1 / 5CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA
License issued (IL)100 SOUTHWOODS CTR, COLUMBIA, IL 62236
DCC in Monroe County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 117 children
The public record
- License number
- 577026
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
- Address
- 100 SOUTHWOODS CTR, COLUMBIA, IL 62236
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- +16182818181
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 117 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 43 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star39
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My daughter has been going to Children First since she was an infant. She is now 2 and a half and I’ve had nothing but a great experience. From the directors to the teachers everyone here takes great care of the children and truly care about each one and their families. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else!
Ashley BrowneDec 13, 2024CFLC is our first (and only) experience with daycare. The location is great because of its convenient location on Rte 3 but safer being tucked away from almost all traffic. The directors Grace and Carrie are always accessible to discuss accommodations or concerns that may arise regarding my child. The app they use to communicate, log meals and potty events, and post pictures of the kids having fun, really helps maintain peace of mind that all is well away from home. The best for last, is Ms Rory, my child’s teacher in the two year old room. We enjoy all the adults that help at CFLC, but are extra fortunate that she has been my daughter’s teacher the entire eight months she has been enrolled. Rory has the most patient heart with these kids and communicates so well with parents to help her do whatever she can to see the kids succeed!
Alex HarrisonDec 12, 2024My kiddo started at Children First at 5 months and is now 14 months. They take great care of him and I feel comfortable knowing he's in good hands. I get a written report each day with his diaper changes, bottles, naps, food etc...so I can easily see how his day went. They have an app that's easy to communicate through and they regularly send pics so I can see what he's up to during the day. We are happy to have ended up there!
Jamie WallaceApr 8, 2024We love Children's First. The directors and staff are incredible and truly love taking care of children. They have been accommodating and flexible when our son went from part time to full time. They communicate concerns and needs all the time. I adore the staff and our son loves going to school. We cannot sing the praises of Children First any higher.
Kristie RappsApr 8, 2024I have two daughters that attend Children’s First Learning Center. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the center! The directors and staff are kind, curious, and truly give to their students everyday. A special shout out to the directors for filling in when teachers need the help. It starts from the top at Children’s First. They truly put the children first.
Samantha KendallApr 4, 2024My daughter started daycare here at 11 months. I was nervous because she was not happy at the daycare that she was at before when she was 4 months. It is a different story here. She loves her teachers. When we come in the morning she will reach for them. I see pictures of her weekly on the app they use and she always has a smile on her face. It is nice knowing that when I leave she is happy and safe. It is a happy environment from walking in the door and always seeing one of the directors smiling face to when we leave and being told have a great night. I couldn’t not imagine going anywhere else.
delaney KellyApr 4, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA
Is CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA holds Illinois licence 577026, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Monroe County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA accept?
- Illinois licenses CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA for children 6 weeks to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 117. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects CHILDREN FIRST LEARNING CNTR - COLUMBIA's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 577026. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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