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First Start Childcare Academy South

5700 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 606365.0· 2 reviews
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About First Start Childcare Academy South

First Start Childcare Academy South is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and head start.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and head start
Assistance it acceptsChildcare subsidy
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Start Childcare Academy South has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Start Childcare Academy South

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#502548
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Start Childcare Academy South

Is First Start Childcare Academy South licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does First Start Childcare Academy South have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First Start Childcare Academy South care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are First Start Childcare Academy South's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (773) 778-4850 to confirm.

How much does First Start Childcare Academy South cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 778-4850 to ask.

What is First Start Childcare Academy South's phone number?

(773) 778-4850.

Where is First Start Childcare Academy South?

5700 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636. The nearest other daycare we list is Metropolitan Family Services Loomis, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).