Gingerbread House Daycare Center
711 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL
4.3· 6 reviews
My Friends Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 239
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $196
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About
About My Friends Discovery Center
My Friends Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 239 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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
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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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 239 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 239 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
My Friends Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sangamon County has a median price of $196 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.
Infant
Center$196
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$173
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$158
School age
Center$41
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for My Friends Discovery 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
- 239 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #480979
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.
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FAQ
Questions about My Friends Discovery Center
Is My Friends Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does My Friends Discovery 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 My Friends Discovery Center care for?
239, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are My Friends Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does My Friends Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 787-1400 to ask.
What is My Friends Discovery Center's phone number?
(217) 787-1400.
Where is My Friends Discovery Center?
3301 Conifer Dr, Springfield, IL 62711. The nearest other daycare we list is Gingerbread House Daycare Center, 0.8 miles away.