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License issued (IL)7 E 119TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 84 children
The public record
- License number
- 560098
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
- Address
- 7 E 119TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17732646000
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 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 JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER 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
- 84 children
- Languages reported
- English
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 8 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
This is definitely not your average daycare. My baby has learned Spanish words and actually says them at home They don’t just watch the kids they really teach them and prepare them for school Most importantly, they love these babies like their own I’m so grateful I chose Joyful Steps Learning Center Highly recommend! ❤️
Tereasa MurphyJul 12, 2026I Love this day care. My daughter been going here since she was 2 years old she’s 6 now and they still accept her. They are a great help when it comes to regular school by picking up the kids if the parents are working during the time of dismissal or can’t make it on time. If school is out for breaks they are also open and have a Day Camp for the summer. Great Daycare
Bonyie RudolphJun 24, 2026My children have been attending Joyful Steps for about 2 1/2 years now. The staff is amazing, they really are a full support system. They go above and beyond to make sure the children thrive, they plan field trips for them, always doing activities with the children and parents. My children love their teachers and I appreciate this staff so much. They have literally been a life saver and I couldn’t be more grateful for the knowledge , wisdom, and overall love they’ve shown my children.
Keilani WrightJun 23, 2026My daughter has been attending Joyful Steps Learning Center since she was just 6 weeks old, and now she is 5 years old. I have watched her grow, learn, and thrive because of the love, patience, and dedication of the staff. They have helped her become confident and prepared for kindergarten. She can write and recognize her name, identify letters and numbers, and has developed important social and learning skills. The teachers truly care about each child’s success and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I am so grateful for everything Joyful Steps Learning Center has done for my daughter and our family. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for quality childcare and early education.
Hannahs HeartJun 22, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER
Is JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER holds Illinois licence 560098, 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 JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER for children 6 weeks to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 84. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER?
- 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 JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER?
- 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 JOYFUL STEPS LEARNING CENTER'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 560098. 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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