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Hakuna Matata Kid Care

2 Westwood Dr, Steeleville, IL 622884.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$231

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About Hakuna Matata Kid Care

Hakuna Matata Kid Care is a licensed child care center in Steeleville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. 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 providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-5:30 PM; closed weekends and select holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care and summer camp
CurriculumExperience Curriculum
StaffCollege-educated teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsCHASI/CCR&R state-funded programs
TransportationTransportation (transportation services for local children)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2016
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hakuna Matata Kid Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randolph 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.
Randolph County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$231
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$232

Preschool

Center$205
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$52

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 Hakuna Matata Kid 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
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#548729
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 Hakuna Matata Kid Care

Is Hakuna Matata Kid Care licensed?

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

Does Hakuna Matata Kid 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 Hakuna Matata Kid Care care for?

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

What are Hakuna Matata Kid Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hakuna Matata Kid Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 965-4114 to ask.

What is Hakuna Matata Kid Care's phone number?

(618) 965-4114.

Where is Hakuna Matata Kid Care?

2 Westwood Dr, Steeleville, IL 62288. The nearest other daycare we list is Percy Head Start, 2.8 miles away.

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