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Playmates Preschool

2000 East College, Normal, IL 61761
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$282

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About

About Playmates Preschool

Playmates Preschool is a licensed child care center in Normal, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

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

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel, Brightwheel (pay tuition online through the app))
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playmates Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McLean County has a median price of $282 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.
McLean County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$178

Preschool

Center$279
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$50

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 Playmates Preschool

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
38 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#016415
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 Playmates Preschool

Is Playmates Preschool licensed?

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

Does Playmates Preschool 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 Playmates Preschool care for?

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

What are Playmates Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Playmates Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (309) 862-3216 to ask.

What is Playmates Preschool's phone number?

(309) 862-3216.

Where is Playmates Preschool?

2000 East College, Normal, IL 61761. The nearest other daycare we list is Katie's Kids at Fort Jesse, 0.7 miles away.

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