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Joliet Early Learning Center

500 Parks Ave, Joliet, IL 604322.6· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
212
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$304

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About Joliet Early Learning Center

Joliet Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Joliet, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 212 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler 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.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy up to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
212 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Weekdays - 7AM to 5PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy up to 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumTeaching Strategies Creative Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratio1:4 Infant, 1:5 Toddler, 1:8 Young Preschool, 1:10 Preschool, 1:20 School Age
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Licensed capacity212 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joliet Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 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.
Will County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$304
Home daycare$187

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$40

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 Joliet Early Learning Center

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
212 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#540294
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 Joliet Early Learning Center

Is Joliet Early Learning Center licensed?

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

Does Joliet Early Learning Center 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 Joliet Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Joliet Early Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Joliet Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 722-4200 to ask.

What is Joliet Early Learning Center's phone number?

(815) 722-4200.

Where is Joliet Early Learning Center?

500 Parks Ave, Joliet, IL 60432. The nearest other daycare we list is Spanish Community Center, 0.4 miles away.

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