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Pre School in the Park

Washington Park Pavilion, Springfield, IL 627043.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$175

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About Pre School in the Park

Pre School in the Park is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool.

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

School-age

Ages served: 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
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pre School in the Park has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sangamon County has a median price of $175 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.
Sangamon County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Pre School in the Park

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
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#016596
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 Pre School in the Park

Is Pre School in the Park licensed?

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

Does Pre School in the Park 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 Pre School in the Park care for?

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

What are Pre School in the Park's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pre School in the Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 546-3970 to ask.

What is Pre School in the Park's phone number?

(217) 546-3970.

Where is Pre School in the Park?

Washington Park Pavilion, Springfield, IL 62704.

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