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Tender Care Early Learning Center

1901 S 9th Ave, Maywood, IL 601535.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$278

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About Tender Care Early Learning Center

Tender Care Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Maywood, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpen every day

Ages served: infants, toddlers, 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
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Hours it lists: “7:00 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity82 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Care Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $278 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.
Cook County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$278
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$220
Home daycare$194

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$176

School age

Center$83
Home daycare$52

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 Tender Care Early Learning 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
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#602624
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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Daycares near Tender Care Early Learning Center

Home daycareAccepts child care subsidy

Lora A. Whitner

Bellwood, IL 60104 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

5.0· 3 reviews

FAQ

Questions about Tender Care Early Learning Center

Is Tender Care Early Learning Center licensed?

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

Does Tender Care Early Learning 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 Tender Care Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Tender Care Early Learning Center's hours?

Every day, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Care Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 450-9013 to ask.

What is Tender Care Early Learning Center's phone number?

(708) 450-9013.

Where is Tender Care Early Learning Center?

1901 S 9th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. The nearest other daycare we list is Fresh Start Learning Daycare, 0.6 miles away.

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