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The Shorewood Early Learning DCC

651 Deerwood Dr, Shorewood, IL 604044.4· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100

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About The Shorewood Early Learning DCC

The Shorewood Early Learning DCC is a licensed child care center in Shorewood, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $100 to $395.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 12 years
Ask when you call: current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratio1:4 infants, 1:5 toddlers, 1:8 two-year-olds, 1:10 three-year-olds and Pre-K, 1:20 Advanced Pre-K and school-age
Class sizeInfant Room licensed capacity: up to 12 children
StaffTeacher-qualified classroom staff, trained assistants
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty and diaper care built into the daily routine
SafetyDaily electronic sign-in and sign-out, authorized pickup lists, secured entry, identification checks, Outdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsDHS/CCR&R payments
MoreFounded 1985 (family-owned since)
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Shorewood Early Learning DCC lists weekly tuition from $100 to $395. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-Year-Old Room, weekly rate (effective July 1, 2026)$350
3-Year-Old Room, weekly rate (effective July 1, 2026)$325
After School, School-Age weekly rate by schedule (first listed)$100
Before and After School, School-Age weekly rate by schedule (first listed)$150
Before School, School-Age weekly rate by schedule (first listed)$130
Infant Room, weekly rate (effective July 1, 2026)$395
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Pre-K Room / School Age, including age 5, weekly rate (effective July 1, 2026)$250
Toddler Room, weekly rate (effective July 1, 2026)$380
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-Year-Old Room, daily rate (effective July 1, 2026)$90
3-Year-Old Room, daily rate (effective July 1, 2026)$80
School Age, including age 5, daily rate (effective July 1, 2026)$60
Toddler Room, daily rate (effective July 1, 2026)$95
One-time registration fee per family$150
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Shorewood Early Learning DCC

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
103 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#154566
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 Shorewood Early Learning DCC

Is The Shorewood Early Learning DCC licensed?

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

Does The Shorewood Early Learning DCC 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 Shorewood Early Learning DCC care for?

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

What are The Shorewood Early Learning DCC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Shorewood Early Learning DCC cost?

Weekly tuition from $100 to $395, as it lists it.

What is The Shorewood Early Learning DCC's phone number?

(815) 725-7878.

Where is The Shorewood Early Learning DCC?

651 Deerwood Dr, Shorewood, IL 60404. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience in Shorewood, 0.9 miles away.

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