DOWNTOWN CHILDREN'S LEARNING PLACE

Hours

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 DOWNTOWN CHILDREN'S LEARNING PLACE 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 5 years

Day care, licensed for

58 children

Languages reported

English

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.1 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star10
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star3

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  We truly love DCLP and feel so lucky that our daughter was able to start her daycare journey here. The teachers – Every single teacher is incredibly loving and patient. When our 9-month-old first started, she would cry and have tantrums every day. The teachers treated her with such care and warmth, and over time we saw a complete change: she now happily plays with her friends, reaches for her teachers, and clearly feels safe and loved. The atmosphere – Compared with other daycares we visited, DCLP immediately stood out. The center has such a vibrant and joyful energy, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. The curriculum and activities – The teachers keep the days engaging and meaningful, from daily walks along the river (we loved seeing the adorable photos!) to a variety of activities that encourage development. We noticed that our daughter began hitting her milestones—rolling, crawling, standing—so much faster after joining DCLP. Community – The staff makes a real effort to build community among families. They host a “Parents Night Out” almost every Friday, where for a small fee (under $50) kids can stay at the daycare while parents enjoy dinner or a breather. They also host summer celebrations and other fun events that bring everyone together. Convenience – Some teachers are also available for babysitting after daycare hours. This has been incredibly helpful for us, since our baby already knows and trusts them, and we can go out knowing she’s happy and comfortable. Cost-effectiveness – The tuition is very reasonable compared with other centers, especially considering how much is included. Diapers and food are provided, which not only saves us money but also the hassle of packing supplies every day. We are incredibly grateful for the care, warmth, and support we’ve experienced here. If it weren’t for a family situation that requires us to spend a few months in Seattle, we would never want to leave. DCLP is a truly special place, and we recommend it wholeheartedly.

  Wing-cee TangAug 26, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We miss CLP all the time after switching daycares due to job requirements! We've since been to a couple daycares and I still haven't found a daycare that provides the same level of personal attention and caring. Some unique things that CLP offers that I didn't realize at the time were unique: weekly field trips, twice daily walks (weather permitting), regular parent teacher conferences, and semi annual assessments on development. If I was able to, I would bring my daughter back.

  Ivy ZhuFeb 17, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Of all the decisions we have made so far, putting our daughter in Children's Learning Place was by far the most correct one. Maria and her whole staff are amazing. Our daughter learns new and important things every day, and the support they provide for all her phases is impeccable. If I have a recommendation to give to all mothers, it would be this: put your children in CLP. You will not regret it.

  Liv SobanJun 28, 2024
• ★★★★★

  Absolutely love Children's Learning Place (CLP)! Our daughter has been going there for 6 months The care: Our daughter's development has accelerated well beyond the pace of our last daycares. CLP has asked us what we want to work on with her and executed so well. They also do so many activities throughout the day with the kids that our daughter truly loves being at daycare more than being at home, and I think we take pretty darn good care of her at home. The administration: Everyone has been absolutely lovely since we've toured with them through every day we've brought our daughter in. Any requests, accommodations, or questions we've had have been promptly handled. The mobile app for updates feels a little dated compared to some modern options but it's still fully functional and we get so many great photos each day of our kids and any messages as needed. I'm not sure what the deal is with the low star reviews years ago, but our experience (high end of infants class) and our friends child (preschool class) have loved it. Highly recommend.

  Joseph AzzoneMay 3, 2024
• ★★★★★

  I absolutely love this daycare. I love the fact that it is small, and everybody knows each other. My daughter started when she was 4 months old. The teachers are super thoughtful, carefu, and loving; they post pictures and updates the entire day and address all my questions/messages. Every day, my daughter opens a big smile when she sees them. She has music class, spanish class, and so so many criative initiatives. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with my choice.

  Mariana CarreiroSep 12, 2023
• ★★★★★

  My husband and I visited many daycares in the Streeterville and River North area and landed on CLPD. Its a very difficult situation to let go and trust others to watch your children, but we are very lucky to have sent our 17 week old son to CLPD. They not only provided great care but followed our schedule and listened to our needs and sent multiple daily updates. He definitely thrived while he was there - working on crafts, learning songs/colors/words; and a huge plus for providing diapers/food/wipes, etc. He attended CLPD until he was 9 months old and we moved away from the area (or we would have had him stay until much older). Terrific teachers who have been with Children's Learning Place for years.

  Sarah DaviesJun 25, 2020

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.