Michelle L. Mouw
Morrison, IL 61270 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Early Years Academy
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $125
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About
About The Early Years Academy
The Early Years Academy is a licensed child care center in Morrison, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 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 Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $125 to $225.
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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 88 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 through 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Experienced, credentialed professionals |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) |
| More | Founded 2020 |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Years Academy lists weekly tuition from $125 to $225. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Whiteside County has a median price of $236 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants, weekly rate as of January 2025 | $225 |
| Preschooler (3-5 years +potty trained), weekly rate as of January 2025 | $175 |
| School Age (before/after school), weekly rate as of January 2025 | $125 |
| School-Age (full-day), weekly rate as of January 2025 | $155 |
| Toddlers (12-24 months), weekly rate as of January 2025 | $216 |
| Twos, weekly rate as of January 2025 | $210 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$236
Home daycare$161
Toddler
Center$210
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$162
School age
Center$44
Home daycare$75
State record
Inspection reports for The Early Years Academy
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
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #596893
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 The Early Years Academy
Is The Early Years Academy licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does The Early Years Academy 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 Early Years Academy care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Early Years Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Early Years Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $125 to $225, as it lists it.
What is The Early Years Academy's phone number?
(815) 772-2017.
Where is The Early Years Academy?
508 French Creek Rd, Morrison, IL 61270. The nearest other daycare we list is Morrison Community Day Care Center, 0.8 miles away.