1 / 7LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Pending renewal application (RN)3536 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 565533
- License status
- Pending renewal application (RN)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 3536 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17738570029
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 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 LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY 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 5 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 16 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 34 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star32
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
We spent nearly two wonderful years here after switching from another daycare, and the difference was incredible. The teachers are truly phenomenal—many have decades of experience and genuinely care about the kids. Our child learned so much, and we always felt confident they were in great hands. The tuition is also very reasonable for the quality of care. We have nothing but positive things to say and highly recommend this daycare!
Tim NijkampAug 6, 2026Our kids went to LPA in 2025-26, and it was an absolute delight sending them there. The teachers were warm and caring, the curriculum engaging, and seeing how close the kids are with one another reinforced that we made the right choice sending them there. I highly recommend it!
Alex StoneApr 30, 2026Our son spend 2 years at LPA and he loved all the teachers and is missing his friends already. It is a small loving community from diverse backgrounds, interesting curriculum including daily visit to the adjacent playground.
DanJun 13, 2025Our child has been at Lakeview Preschool Academy for nearly two years, and we feel so fortunate that we have been part of such a nurturing community. Our #1 priority is for our child to be cared for, and we find the teachers to be so loving and warm. There has been no turnover in teachers during our time at the school, which is very unusual in the childcare industry! As a bonus, we love the curriculum and lessons. The kids do adorable crafts, learn Spanish every day, and have done fun things like grow butterflies from caterpillars and make volcanoes. Our child's vocabulary exploded when starting at LPA, and is now learning to read. We don't find any of the "academics" to be pushed, but rather introduced at each child's own pace and according to their interests.
Hannah PalmerDec 12, 2024This is a preschool hidden gem in the area! Can’t recommend a better place to take care of your growing child. We put our daughter here when she turned 2 and a full year later she still loves going to “school” every day. The teachers are so kind, have years of experience and they know how to be there for your child every step of the way. Having a playground right there makes it perfect for outdoor much needed time and their hours can’t be more flexible to fit both working parents if needed. Our daughter loves playing with her friends there and after school she doesn’t want to leave! Kids recognize when caregivers truly care, love what they do and know how to engage the kiddos. What else can you ask as a parent? It’s been a truly great experience.
Robert KrunichAug 9, 2024Our son has been at LPA for a year now and have nothing but amazing things to say. Ms. Heather has a system that clearly works and keeps things organized, fun, and very communicative via the school app with daily notes/pics/videos. The teachers are warm, loving, and experienced who have been there for a long time. We especially loved the diverse backgrounds of the teachers and children. They offer Spanish daily since one of their teachers speaks fluent Spanish and they bring in a dance teacher weekly for a very small extra price. Love that they provide healthy and delicious food that my son raves about when he gets home. Having the park next door is perfect for outside time twice a day (weather permitting). My son also loves being able to bring toys from home every Friday for show and tell. :) Highly recommend LPA!
Magaly StandridgeAug 9, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Is LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY holds Illinois licence 565533, listed as "Pending renewal application (RN)" 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 LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY accept?
- Illinois licenses LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY for children 2 to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 16. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY?
- 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 LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY?
- 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 LAKEVIEW PRESCHOOL ACADEMY'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 565533. 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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