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The Growing Place

1111 East Madison, Lombard, IL 601485.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About The Growing Place

The Growing Place is a licensed child care center in Lombard, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: 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
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Community Presbyterian Church of Lombard (shared mission); religious storytelling, snack-time prayer, Christian holidays), Play-based
Class size20 children (Three Year Old Class)
StaffCPR-First Aid Certified Teachers; Mandatory Teacher In Service Continuing Education
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in DuPage County has a median price of $280 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.
DuPage County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$374
Home daycare$235

Toddler

Center$280
Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$316
Home daycare$199

School age

Center$75
Home daycare$66

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 Growing Place

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
74 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#020377
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 Growing Place

Is The Growing Place licensed?

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

Does The Growing Place 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 Growing Place care for?

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

What are The Growing Place's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Place cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (630) 627-0802 to ask.

What is The Growing Place's phone number?

(630) 627-0802.

Where is The Growing Place?

1111 East Madison, Lombard, IL 60148. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Montessori Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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