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The Gray Academy

1100 Plainfield Rd Ste 4, Joliet, IL 604354.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$304

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About The Gray Academy

The Gray Academy is a licensed child care center in Joliet, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care 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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6.00 am – 6.00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
StaffStaff Certified in Infant & Child CPR & First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended care and weekend hours available
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gray Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 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.
Will County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$304
Home daycare$187

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$40

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 The Gray 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
63 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#603672
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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Joliet, IL 60435 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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FAQ

Questions about The Gray Academy

Is The Gray Academy licensed?

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

Does The Gray 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 Gray Academy care for?

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

What are The Gray Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Gray Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (779) 456-4729 to ask.

What is The Gray Academy's phone number?

(779) 456-4729.

Where is The Gray Academy?

1100 Plainfield Rd Ste 4, Joliet, IL 60435.

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