1 / 5CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II
License issued (IL)6512 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Licensed for
- 65 children
The public record
- License number
- 488203
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Address
- 6512 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17739667162
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–7 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 LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 2 to 12 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 65 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Appointment required
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 3.7 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I would not recommend this daycare based on my experience. My son had a very negative experience here, and as a parent it was extremely upsetting. Almost every other week, he would come home with scratches or injuries around his eyes. Looking back, I wish I had removed him sooner, but unfortunately I did not have many childcare options at the time. My final straw was noticing that whenever I arrived, one of the teachers would often be sitting at the front computer instead of actively supervising the children. On the same day, I picked up my son and once again noticed an injury near his eye. When I asked what happened, the staff could not give me an explanation. I understand that children can get hurt while playing, but my son previously attended another daycare and injuries like this were very rare. What concerned me most was the lack of supervision and accountability. Instead of providing clear answers, I was repeatedly told, “I’m sorry” or “I apologize,” without any real explanation of how these incidents kept happening. I was also very uncomfortable that at one point the situation was blamed on a child with autism in the classroom. I do not believe that was an appropriate response. Proper supervision and classroom management are the responsibility of the staff, and children should be kept safe regardless of the circumstances. Overall, I felt dismissed and unheard as a parent, and I cannot recommend this daycare to other families.
julianna MonarrezMay 9, 2026This is an awesome school. They teach my kids a lot. I’m so happy that my kids go to the school and I can trust them. It’s clean the food is great. The people are nice and the kids growing they’re actually learning. I’m so happy my kids go to this fun loving daycare. They have taught all three of my girls so much already.
Elizabeth KimberApr 22, 2024My experience at children learn and play is exceptional. We have a lots of fun with the kids teaching, and taking them on fun field trips.
Nahkilah PughApr 11, 2024Children Learn & Play Daycare is a great loving and caring environment. The teachers are amazing and the love they have for the children is beyond repair. The owner, Ms. Hairston goes above and beyond for her daycare children. I recommend this place to any parent who is in need of daycare services. Thank you Children Learn & Play!!!!!
Marissa HumphreyApr 11, 2024This is a place where the love greets you at the door! The love and care for the children seems to come natural and is authentic. Children learn and play is a family-oriented environment that you won’t regret sending your child to. I am so appreciative to the staff for all the hard work they do daily. Thank you!!!
Jam R.Apr 3, 2024They steal money put in for payments when they haven't watched the child in months.
mia maxeyOct 5, 2017
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II
Is CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II holds Illinois licence 488203, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in City Of Chicago County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II accept?
- Illinois licenses CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II for children 2 to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 65. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II?
- 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 LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II?
- 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 LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
Nearby providers
Related Centers in Illinois
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 488203. 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.
Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error