1 / 5SANDCASTLE ACADEMY
License issued (IL)300 READ ST, LOCKPORT, IL 60441
DCC in Will County, Illinois
- Hours
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Licensed for
- 25 children
The public record
- License number
- 595614
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
- Address
- 300 READ ST, LOCKPORT, IL 60441
- County
- Will County
- Phone
- +18152900970
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–1 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 SANDCASTLE 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
- 25 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My son talks about his teachers and friends everyday, even throughout the summer. They do a great job with the curriculum, my son says school is so fun and yet he's learning so much. I love seeing him grow everyday and I love that Sandcastle Academy is a school I trust and know my son will be getting the best education and care at. The teachers all do such a great job making every kid feel safe and included. I highly recommend Sandcastle Academy to anyone looking for a preschool to start their children at!😊
Sage WestbrookJul 27, 2026My daughter Love Ms Alexis.She truly cares about her students and does her best to make connections and make every child feel special. She makes sure each child doesn't feel left out or left behind. We would highly recommend this school to everyone. She will make it a memorable experience for parent and child. She will be missed!
SokhaJul 6, 2026We have had a wonderful experience at Sandcastle Academy in Lockport! The teachers are truly some of the best—kind, caring, patient, and genuinely dedicated to helping every child learn and grow. They create a safe, loving, and positive environment where children feel happy and excited to go to school each day. My daughter absolutely loves going to school every day. She enjoys playing with her friends, participating in the fun activities, and always comes home happy with new things to share. Seeing her excited about school gives us great peace of mind. The variety of engaging and educational activities keeps the children learning while having fun. The field trips are an added bonus, giving the kids wonderful opportunities to explore, learn, and make lasting memories. The entire staff is very friendly, welcoming, and supportive, and they always communicate well with parents. We truly appreciate the care and attention they give to every child. I highly recommend Sandcastle Academy to any parent looking for a nurturing, fun, and high-quality preschool.
Madhavi PatelJun 27, 2026The best experience I had with preschool! Such kind and nice teachers! Clean and professional school. And learning is evident! Thank you thank you thank you 🤲🙏
Monster RahmanJun 16, 2026I am throughly impressed in the actual play kid environment and the curriculum in place. The instructors are the nicest women.
Ashley PetoJun 16, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about SANDCASTLE ACADEMY
Is SANDCASTLE ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. SANDCASTLE ACADEMY holds Illinois licence 595614, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Will County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does SANDCASTLE ACADEMY accept?
- Illinois licenses SANDCASTLE ACADEMY for children 2 to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 25. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at SANDCASTLE 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 SANDCASTLE 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 SANDCASTLE 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 595614. 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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