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The Children's Center

12803 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 606284.1· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
161
open each week
7 days
weekly, posted tuition
$125

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About The Children's Center

The Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM; Saturday to Sunday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: head start, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition from $125 to $175.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campOpen every dayPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
161 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Thursday12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Friday12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Saturday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsHead Start, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentMusic lessons (drum or piano) with Muzicnet School of Music
Class sizeInfant class size 8
Licensed capacity161 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center lists weekly tuition from $125 to $175.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant (Baby Genius Class), 6 wks to 10 mos$175
Soaring Scholars Pre-K, ages 3 - 5$125
Terrific Two's, 24 months - 36 months$140
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for The Children's 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
161 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001036
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 The Children's Center

Is The Children's Center licensed?

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

Does The Children's 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 The Children's Center care for?

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

What are The Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM; Saturday to Sunday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $125 to $175, as it lists it.

What is The Children's Center's phone number?

(773) 264-5171.

Where is The Children's Center?

12803 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628. The nearest other daycare we list is Boss Baby Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).