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Start Early - Educare Chicago

5044 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 606154.1· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
204
open each week
5 days

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About Start Early - Educare Chicago

Start Early - Educare Chicago is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with early head start, full-time care, head start and infant 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. Ages it lists: from birth to age 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
204 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (families with subsidy approval); 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (families without subsidy approval)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From birth to age 5
ProgramsEarly Head Start, full-time care, head start, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentLibrary and music enrichments, dance
Class sizeInfants/toddlers: no more than eight children per classroom
StaffHighly Trained & Caring Staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsChild care subsidy
Parent updatesParent app (ClassDojo)
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity204 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Start Early - Educare Chicago has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Start Early - Educare Chicago

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
204 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#348098
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 Start Early - Educare Chicago

Is Start Early - Educare Chicago licensed?

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

Does Start Early - Educare Chicago 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 Start Early - Educare Chicago care for?

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

What are Start Early - Educare Chicago's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Start Early - Educare Chicago cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 924-2334 to ask.

What is Start Early - Educare Chicago's phone number?

(773) 924-2334.

Where is Start Early - Educare Chicago?

5044 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615. The nearest other daycare we list is Brite New Mind Day Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).