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2400 Locust Street, Alton, IL
4.0· 12 reviews
St Francis Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 123
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $288
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About
About St Francis Day Care Center
St Francis Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Alton, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 123 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. 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.
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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
- 123 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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: 6 weeks up to Pre-K age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Roman Catholic) |
| Curriculum | Funnydaffer |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Partnering with parents on toilet-training in the 2 year old classrooms |
| Parent updates | Parent app (KTConnect) |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 123 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Francis Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Madison County has a median price of $288 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$288
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$235
Home daycare$173
Preschool
Center$208
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$95
Home daycare$42
State record
Inspection reports for St Francis Day Care 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
- 123 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #019465
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 St Francis Day Care Center
Is St Francis Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does St Francis Day Care 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 St Francis Day Care Center care for?
123, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are St Francis Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Francis Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 463-2766 to ask.
What is St Francis Day Care Center's phone number?
(618) 463-2766.
Where is St Francis Day Care Center?
710 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002. The nearest other daycare we list is Marcia's Child Care, 0.5 miles away.