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Fundamentals Early Learning Academy

710 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 625224.5· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$231

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About Fundamentals Early Learning Academy

Fundamentals Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with 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.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
104 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumExperience Baby, Experience Toddler, Experience Preschool (Experience Curriculum)
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fundamentals Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $231 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.
Macon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$231
Home daycare$147

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$192
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$39
Home daycare$26

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Fundamentals Early Learning Academy

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
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#617297
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 Fundamentals Early Learning Academy

Is Fundamentals Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

Does Fundamentals Early Learning Academy 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 Fundamentals Early Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Fundamentals Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fundamentals Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 542-5993 to ask.

What is Fundamentals Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(217) 542-5993.

Where is Fundamentals Early Learning Academy?

710 W Macon St, Decatur, IL 62522. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Pre-School, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).