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First Step
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $288
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About
About First Step
First Step is a licensed child care center in Belvidere, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and preschool.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsBefore- and after-school
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 week-11 year old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and preschool |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Press |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Boone County has a median price of $288 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$288
Home daycare$186
Toddler
Center$222
Home daycare$173
Preschool
Center$182
Home daycare$158
School age
Center$186
Home daycare$45
State record
Inspection reports for First Step
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
- 133 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #552327
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.
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FAQ
Questions about First Step
Is First Step licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Step 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 Step care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are First Step's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Step cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 544-6560 to ask.
What is First Step's phone number?
(815) 544-6560.
Where is First Step?
620 Logan Ave Side Unit, Belvidere, IL 61008. The nearest other daycare we list is Got Kidz? Child Care, 0.2 miles away.