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License issued (IL)1243 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
DCC in City Of Chicago County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 57 children
The public record
- License number
- 567103
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
- Address
- 1243 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
- County
- City Of Chicago County
- Phone
- +17739847583
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 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 SONGBIRD 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
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 57 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Planning
- Appointment required
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star10
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Place was unsafe. Strollers were always broken. And our checks bounced all the time. Nadja was director and she was rude and mean to the kids. Also, employees were suppose to keep place clean as well.
ZulemaJan 8, 2026I would love to discuss what I witnessed regarding the treatment of the children at Songbird. Unfortunately, they make all employees sign an NDA forbidding them from talking to parents about ANYTHING that happens at the daycare, including internal policies and the behavior of teachers. Take that as you will... EDIT: Songbird has responded below saying they don't make anyone sign an NDA. I suppose no one is forced to sign, however it was part of employee onboarding paperwork.
Chloe Kane-WillisFeb 3, 2025Songbird has been a wonderful school for our two girls. The teachers and administration alike have been outstanding during an especially challenging time with COVID. The staff took the time to implement and explain all of the many safety measures they put in place to protect our community. We really got the sense that the kids were the top priority. As for the daily lesson plans, our daughters look forward to school every day! There's always a trip to the park, fun activities in class (with pictures and videos!), and new topics that they've learned for us to talk about over dinner when they come home. We really appreciate the focus on education, and their curriculum allows them to lean into whatever subject matters seem to be of most interest to the class. We're grateful to have Songbird in the neighborhood and are so happy we've sent our kids there for the last 2 years!
JP TuckerJul 16, 2021Songbird has been a wonderful pre-school for our children. The administration is responsive and easy to work with, and the teachers are absolutely incredible. So kind, patient, and creative- the kids come home telling us great things about their days and with really cool artwork/projects. Even through COVID, they did their best to create a fun, exciting environment. Our son has a learning difference (ASD) and can be a little challenging for educators at times, and they have all taken the time to ask questions and get to know the tips and tricks that can help him. Highly recommend Songbird- it is a fantastic place for kids to learn and grow!
Jessica GagleJul 6, 2021My son has been a student at songbird since he was 8 weeks old. I have never felt more at home nor could I ever recommend a place is highly a songbird. From the Hands-On management but both the team and the owner to the dedication to the children. When I had to send my child to daycare when he was 8 weeks old this was the only place that I felt comfortable in is more than just childcare but as a family and a nurturing environment for my son. he has absolutely thrived and I will recommend this business over and over again.
Kimberly BrownJul 6, 2021My son can’t stop talking about his field trips, especially the one to the planetarium and Blaze pizza. He’s either going to be an astronomer now or a chef! Thank you! He LOVES school!
Chicago Mom1981Jul 15, 2019
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about SONGBIRD ACADEMY
Is SONGBIRD ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. SONGBIRD ACADEMY holds Illinois licence 567103, 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 SONGBIRD ACADEMY accept?
- Illinois licenses SONGBIRD ACADEMY for children 6 weeks to 5 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 57. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at SONGBIRD 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 SONGBIRD 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 SONGBIRD 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 567103. 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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