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Great Expectations Learning Academy

1146 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 606124.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days

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About Great Expectations Learning Academy

Great Expectations Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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
93 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Expectations Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Great Expectations 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
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#508941
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 Great Expectations Learning Academy

Is Great Expectations Learning Academy licensed?

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

Does Great Expectations 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 Great Expectations Learning Academy care for?

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

What are Great Expectations Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Great Expectations Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 533-7700 to ask.

What is Great Expectations Learning Academy's phone number?

(773) 533-7700.

Where is Great Expectations Learning Academy?

1146 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612. The nearest other daycare we list is Gads Hill Child Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).