1 / 4OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
License issued (IL)4846 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7:15 AM–5:45 PM
- Licensed for
- 67 children
The public record
- License number
- 578987
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
- Address
- 4846 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17732937916
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:15 AM–5:45 PM
- Tue
- 7:15 AM–5:45 PM
- Wed
- 7:15 AM–5:45 PM
- Thu
- 7:15 AM–5:45 PM
- Fri
- 7:15 AM–5:45 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 OPEN SPACE EARLY 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 5 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 67 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Parking
- Free street parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 25 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star20
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star4
From Google
Recent parent reviews
We have been at Open Space for 2+ years and have been so happy. The staff are so thoughtful, creative and intentional. They have always been open to working with us and supporting individual needs. It is such a positive community. Our whole family has benefited from sending our son there. The smiles and laughter on our son's face there are the best! Would definitely recommend!
Anne PothourNov 15, 2025I am incredibly grateful for the time that my son spent at Open Space (OS). The engagement at OS far exceeded my expectations. You can feel the love and care in the air as soon as you walk into the building. The amount of respect that they show to each child is incredible and truly uplifting. I believe that my son's development soared because of this. In the year and a half that we were at OS, they built a strong team of directors in the front office. They are the first to greet you at pick up/drop off and make themselves available to address any concerns you have in a timely manner. They have even remained in contact with us and supported us after we left. I love the tight-knit community at OS. Everyone on staff knows every student by name and they all lead with joy and positive energy. OS truly does not get enough credit or recognition.
Lisa FreyDec 9, 2024Our little one has attended Open Space for three years. The school has been an undeniable asset in his growth helping to nurture the caring, inquisitive, goofy, problem-solving, thoughtful person he has become. Open Space is a community our family has cherished being a part of. We look back at the past three years with a lot of love and gratitude.
Evan JohnsonAug 3, 2024Written from the perspective of a parent and a former educator with a Masters degree in Education. My daughter has been at Open Space since the day they reopened from COVID. In those 4+ years I've seen the most caring, empathetic family of professionals I could ever hope to surround my little girl with. She's moved through all the levels at the school and I never doubted that she would feel loved and comfortable every step of the way. She's bonded with all of her teachers and made wonderful friends along the way. Just as important, she has learned so many incredible skills and developed a true joy for school and learning. Open Space communicates with parents incredibly well, hold tons of fun events for the families to get to know one another, and cultivates a positive learning environment for all ages. Her time at Open Space will be ending soon as she transitions to 'big kid school', but I will always consider the team there a part of our family. We looked at other places in the area. Some felt disorganized, some felt impersonal, and some felt like an office disguised as a daycare. Open Space lives up to its name: A wonderful place for kids to explore the vast world around. them. Two thumbs up, 5 stars, 10/10, would recommend.
Brad KirshenbaumJul 31, 2024We have loved our experience with Open Space - our child has made her way through multiple classrooms there and has thrived. The classroom setting and staff encourage exploratory play while also fostering a kind and nuturing environment. It will be bittersweet when our child outgrows Open Space!
Nikki Omundson-EvansJul 26, 2024We've been with Open Space for the past month and we all love it so much! We've only had very positive interactions with the director, teachers, and administrative staff. It's clear they care very much about the little ones they are taking care of and teaching. Having come from another care center where my son didn't want to get dropped off, it's been such a treat to see him leap out of our arms so he can spend time with his friends and teachers (the teachers are amazing btw). The location is very clean, fun, and secure. I appreciate all the protocols they have in place and feel super comfortable leaving my toddler there. They also do lots of pictures and videos on bright wheel throughout the day, so it feels like we really know what our son's day looks like!
Rebecca HaleyJul 25, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Is OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER holds Illinois licence 578987, 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 OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses OPEN SPACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER for children 6 weeks to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 67. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at OPEN SPACE EARLY 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 OPEN SPACE EARLY 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 OPEN SPACE EARLY 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 578987. 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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