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Rainbow's End

650 South State St., Carbondale, IL 629012.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$264

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About Rainbow's End

Rainbow's End is a licensed child care center in Carbondale, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time 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-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsIllinois Department of Human Services Child Care Subsidy Program
DiscountsReduced fees for SIU Carbondale students and employees
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbow's End has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $264 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.
Jackson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$264
Home daycare$188

Toddler

Center$218
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$185
Home daycare$158

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 Rainbow's End

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
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#016861
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 Rainbow's End

Is Rainbow's End licensed?

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

Does Rainbow's End 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 Rainbow's End care for?

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

What are Rainbow's End's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbow's End cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 453-6358 to ask.

What is Rainbow's End's phone number?

(618) 453-6358.

Where is Rainbow's End?

650 South State St., Carbondale, IL 62901. The nearest other daycare we list is Lighthouse Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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