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Pending renewal application (RN)1376 W CARROLL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60607
DCC in Cook County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 101 children
The public record
- License number
- 525911
- License status
- Pending renewal application (RN)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
- Address
- 1376 W CARROLL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60607
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- +13122264256
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC 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 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 101 children
- Languages reported
- English
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 37 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star37
- 4 star0
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- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Green Beginnings has been amazing for our two kids. I was nervous about sending my littles to daycare, but Ms. Krissy and Ms. Katie created an environment where my children could truly thrive. The teachers genuinely care and take the time to get to know each child. They also do a fantastic job getting kids outside to play and explore, which we really value. We’ve seen so much growth in both of our children—their abilities, their confidence, and the friendships they’ve built. We also appreciate how well Ms. Krissy and Ms. Katie know our family; they know our children as they grow and genuinely partner with us as parents. GB has built a real community, and we are so grateful for it. We highly recommend sending your children here.
Rachel AndersonMar 19, 2026We had heard so many negative things about daycare, but Green Beginnings completely changed our perspective. Our daughter was in the Seedlings classroom and absolutely thrived. She got into a great nap routine, ate really well, and was genuinely happy every day. She loved her teachers, especially Ms. Larrita, who is incredible with babies. The care, patience, and attention they provide is truly something special. We’re so thankful for our time there and highly recommend Green Beginnings to other families.
Diana ToboFeb 24, 2026Our daughter has been a Green Beginnings for 2 years (2yrs to 4yrs) and we had such a great experience! The place is warm and cozy. Teachers make children feel at home and the directors, Ms. Katie and Ms. Krissy are extremely engaged, always available, and fantastic with the kids! Our daughter grew so much there and she also learned a lot. We moved out of the country, but our daughter still talks about her GB friends and Ms. Jay as her favorite teacher.
Federica FusiSep 26, 2025I’d like to echo many of the reviews here. I first heard about Green Beginnings at the West Town moms group on Facebook, and it was by far the most recommended daycare in the area. Our son was going to a different daycare at the time, still in the infant room, and he was experiencing a lot of separation anxiety when we dropped him off. As soon as he started at Green Beginnings, it wasn’t as hard to drop him off anymore. The teachers were very attentive and caring, and we knew they were taking very good care of him there. He then has transitioned to the sprouts room, and he loves it there! The teachers are great, he gets to play with all the kids at the beginning and end of the day, and he loves all the toys they have. I also appreciate that he is learning words in Spanish and has been using some of those words at home. I’d recommend Green Beginnings to anyone looking for a daycare in the neighborhood (even if it’s a 10 min car ride, like in our case). They are like a big family (not your average franchised daycare), and they really care about the kids development and wellbeing.
Suzane CarneiroFeb 5, 2025Our daughter has been at Green Beginnings for 4 years since she was just 3 months old. I can't express how lucky we feel to have found her home away from home. Every teacher she has had along with the owners Krissy and Katie really genuinely care about our girl and I trust that she is in the best hands. I would recommend GB wholeheartedly to anyone with young children!
Arin FifeJan 10, 2025If you're looking for your children to be LOVED and LEARNING everyday, stop your search now! My daughter attended GB for 2 years, and my son was lucky enough to attend for a few months before our family moved from the city. :'( Leaving our GB family was one of the most challenging parts about our move out of the city. There are too many things we loved about this school to name. The owners, Krissy and Katie, are present in the classrooms daily. They know each and every family and their stories. They go out of their way to accommodate for ALL of their families. My daughter has challenging allergies, and Krissy helped us substitute menu items every single month to make sure she could still safely eat with her friends. Every single teacher is warm, friendly, and communicative. My daughter came home with new skills, singing new songs, and counting in Spanish (!) daily. She still talks about her teachers from GB months later. GB was her home away from home. We miss you GB - Love the Hanson family! <3
Hali RamirezOct 26, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC
Is GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC holds Illinois licence 525911, listed as "Pending renewal application (RN)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Cook County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC accept?
- Illinois licenses GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC for children 6 weeks to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 101. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC?
- 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 GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC?
- 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 GREEN BEGINNINGS LLC'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 525911. 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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