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Smart From the Start - Armitage
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Smart From the Start - Armitage
Smart From the Start - Armitage is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. 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.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages six weeks to age 12 (79th Street); ages six weeks to age 5 (Armitage Ave) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Yoga, music and movement, sports, sign language |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant-1:4, Toddler-1:5, 2yr-1:8, Prek 1:10, SA 1:20 |
| Staff | Meet DCFS qualifications, background checks, CPR and First Aid certified, approved food handler certifications |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Locked front doors, keycode access at enrollment, buzzer-controlled secondary doors, ID-checked authorized pick-up, Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Illinois Action For Children |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart From the Start - Armitage has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Smart From the Start - Armitage
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
- 143 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #512000
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 Smart From the Start - Armitage
Is Smart From the Start - Armitage licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Smart From the Start - Armitage 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 Smart From the Start - Armitage care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Smart From the Start - Armitage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart From the Start - Armitage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 697-7057 to ask.
What is Smart From the Start - Armitage's phone number?
(773) 697-7057.
Where is Smart From the Start - Armitage?
4135 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Noise Christian Daycare, 0.5 miles away.