FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC.
License issued (IL)6401 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 39 children
The public record
- License number
- 499953
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
- Address
- 6401 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17734343100
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5 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 FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC. 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 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 39 children
- Languages reported
- English
How the reviews split
The 4.1 average comes from 14 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I was honestly hesitant at first because I had a newborn and needed to return to work, so finding a daycare I could truly trust was very important to me. I asked around, and this daycare came up several times. I’m so glad I chose them! The staff is professional, dependable, and patient, and I feel completely comfortable leaving my child in their care. The only downside is that I have to drive across town, but it's totally worth it to have a clear piece of mind knowing my child is in good care. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!
KayJul 27, 2026I absolutely love Ms. Tammy and her staff! They are caring, friendly, and attentive, and I feel completely comfortable leaving my child in their care. My child enjoys going, and I can tell they genuinely care about the children. I Highly Recommend this daycare!
Karmarah WhitneyJul 27, 2026This Daycare has shown me and my family nothing but GREAT hospitality it has been around for years being beneficial for the growing youth in this community if you live in this area I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you send your kids here
Meckah LesterMay 22, 2026I took my son to this daycare on 63rd in I feel like they played in our face we offer to pay her out of pocket she didn’t want to do it now she claiming there a problem with the gov payment smh
Dewon TateMay 22, 2026I mean its 63rd & Ashland so there’s that lol. But I still enrolled my son && offered to pay out of pocket from his start date. They declined demanding an Illinois Action application but waited until the bill was $2k to request a payment from me stating the government never paid. I removed my son && paid the $1960 in full next day. Beware🙏🏽😇
Dominique SafforeMay 22, 2026I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS DAYCARE TO ANY PARENT. MY SON ATTENDED THIS DAYCARE FOR ONLY ONE DAY. ON THAT FIRST DAY, THE OWNER INFORMED ME HE WAS “TOO MUCH” AND THEY COULD NOT HANDLE HIM. DESPITE THAT, THEY ALLOWED HIM TO ATTEND FOR THE FULL WEEK. AT THE END OF THAT WEEK, ON FRIDAY, I DISCOVERED BRUISING ON HIS GENITAL AREA WHEN WE GOT HOME. NO INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO ME, AND THE STAFF COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED. I FILED REPORTS WITH DCFS AND OTHER AUTHORITIES, AND THIS DAYCARE IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION. ADDITIONALLY, I NOTICED THAT THE OWNER SOUGHT ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA THE SAME DAY MY SON WAS DISMISSED. I HAD TO BLOCK HER, AS THAT FELT INAPPROPRIATE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. I SHARE THIS SO OTHER PARENTS CAN MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN ARE SAFE. 5/28/26-UPDATE: NONE THE LESS THIS DAYCARE IS UNDER REVIEW WITH FULL PROOF, PHOTOS AND REPORTS ALSO MY CHILD WHO IS 3 WHO HAS BEEN IN DAYCARE DOWNTOWN CHICAGO WITH NOT ONE PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT>>>>>BE AWARE OF YOUR CHILD SAFETY!!!!! WILL UPDATE AGAIN>
Neisha RossMay 19, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC.
Is FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC. a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC. holds Illinois licence 499953, 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 FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC. accept?
- Illinois licenses FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC. for children 2 to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 39. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC.?
- 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 FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC.?
- 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 FIRST STEP LEARNING DAYCARE, INC.'s inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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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 499953. 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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