I-Tday care center
1637 Oakton Pl, Des Plaines, IL
5.0· 2 reviews
The Little Blue Bear
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $220
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About
About The Little Blue Bear
The Little Blue Bear is a licensed child care center in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Blue Bear has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $220 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Little Blue Bear
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
- 66 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #548837
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 Little Blue Bear
Is The Little Blue Bear licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does The Little Blue Bear 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 Little Blue Bear care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Little Blue Bear's hours?
Monday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Little Blue Bear cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 826-7998 to ask.
What is The Little Blue Bear's phone number?
(847) 826-7998.
Where is The Little Blue Bear?
675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunny Day Care Center, 0.6 miles away.