Base Kids Club - Richton Square
22700 Richton Square Rd, Richton Park, IL
5.0· 1 review
First Step Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 232
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $278
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About
About First Step Child Care
First Step Child Care is a licensed child care center in Richton Park, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 232 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 232 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 weeks to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Qualified, experienced teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Supports development of using the toilet |
| Licensed capacity | 232 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $278 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$278
Home daycare$208
Toddler
Center$220
Home daycare$194
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$176
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$52
State record
Inspection reports for First Step Child Care
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
- 232 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #629400
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 Child Care
Is First Step Child Care licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Step Child Care 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 Child Care care for?
232, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are First Step Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Step Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 747-3000 to ask.
What is First Step Child Care's phone number?
(708) 747-3000.
Where is First Step Child Care?
22025 Governors Hwy, Richton Park, IL 60471. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn Together Grow Together CDC IV, 0.6 miles away.