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Marshall First Step Academy

1414 Archer Ave, Marshall, IL 624415.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$200

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About Marshall First Step Academy

Marshall First Step Academy is a licensed child care center in Marshall, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It lists monthly tuition of $200.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 12 years
Ask when you call: current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 5:30 pm, year-round”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
Staff-to-child ratioTinies Classroom (6 weeks through 18 months): staff to student ratio of 1:4
Class sizeHalf-day Preschool class: maximum of 14 students with two teachers
StaffAll full-time staff members are certified in CPR and emergency first aid
Assistance it acceptsCCAP (Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program)
Discounts10% discount for each additional child enrolled
MoreFounded 2012
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Marshall First Step Academy lists monthly tuition of $200.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Half-Day Pre-K Class tuition$200
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extended Day Preschool/Pre-K & Daycare Program$34
Full-Day Preschool/Pre-K Program$26
School-Age (Before/After School)$16
School-Age (Full-Day)$32
Tinies Classroom: (6 weeks through 18 months)$48
Tots Classroom: (14 months through 2 years)$44
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Twos Classroom: (2 years through 3 years)$40
$50 non-refundable registration fee due July 1$50
Drop-in before and/or after school care$10 a day
Drop-in care on school holidays$35 a day
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Clark County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Home daycare$125

Toddler

Home daycare$125

Preschool

Home daycare$105

School age

Home daycare$28

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 Marshall First Step 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
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#569968
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 Marshall First Step Academy

Is Marshall First Step Academy licensed?

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

Does Marshall First Step 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 Marshall First Step Academy care for?

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

What are Marshall First Step Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marshall First Step Academy cost?

Monthly tuition of $200, as it lists it.

What is Marshall First Step Academy's phone number?

(217) 826-3030.

Where is Marshall First Step Academy?

1414 Archer Ave, Marshall, IL 62441. The nearest other daycare we list is Penny L. Wineinger, 0.6 miles away.

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