THE LEARNING NOOK
License issued (IL)1628 N WOLFE ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
DCC in Sangamon County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 181 children
The public record
- License number
- 095189
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
- Address
- 1628 N WOLFE ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
- County
- Sangamon County
- Phone
- +12175250707
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 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 THE LEARNING NOOK 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
- 181 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 2.1 average comes from 28 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star2
- 1 star19
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I went here and it is dirty! The teachers also were talking about inappropriate stuff, “She has boils down there”! A teacher in the baby room had an inappropriate hoodie on also! I don’t recommend this place because I was here once and it sucks at this so called “pre-school. -Hunter M
Hunter WesleyJul 13, 2026If you care about your child at all, you would never take them to this daycare. Hands-down, the worst daycare experience I’ve ever had. The director is money hungry, and on a power trip. Both toddler room teachers were fired because they threatened to call DCFS on their own employer because needs were not being met for the children. Now the toddler room only has assistants filling in until they can find someone to replace those two teachers. Now my daughter has came home with face bruises three weeks in a row, and I threatened to call DCFS on them so they kicked my child out of daycare. Which is illegal but who wants to keep their child somewhere they are not tended to properly anyways.
Jami BirchardFeb 26, 2025Our experience with the Learning Nook has been genuinely positive, marking a memorable chapter in our child's early development, especially considering their special needs. The staff's commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment was evident from the start, creating a space where our child felt comfortable, supported, and able to form meaningful connections with both peers and adults. What stood out to us was not just the care and attention given to each child's individual needs but also the sense of community the Learning Nook cultivates. This has been invaluable for our child, offering both a supportive learning environment and the chance to develop socially in a nurturing setting. As we prepare to transition to full-time therapy, we reflect on our time at the Learning Nook with a deep sense of gratitude. It has been a place where our child could grow, learn, and thrive among friends and supportive caregivers. To other parents considering the Learning Nook, we can share that our experience was very positive, marked by thoughtful care and an inclusive, friendly atmosphere. Thank you to everyone at the Learning Nook for your dedication and for making our child's time there so rewarding. It's been a foundational experience for them, one that we will always appreciate and remember fondly.
Daniel GoodmanMar 8, 2024teachers are very friendly and always make sure the children are reaching their fullest potential, very helpful, loving, and caring staff. Linda would go out of her way to make sure all kids are safe and taken care of, i would recommend The Learning Nook to anyone! Gives me peace of mind knowing these kids are loved and cared for by all staff.
DekglenJan 30, 2024Worker Haley Lindsey is using her job at this establishment to tell people on Facebook NOT to bring their children in if they aren’t working, and that you only cater to WORKING parents. If that day is paid for and the parent has an interview or an appointment or errands, it’s NONE of her business; the day is paid for & she should just keep her weird opinions to herself and do her job. Furthermore, she was also shaming LOW INCOME families as well. If this is the content of the character of your employees, on top of your reviews that are months to over a year old that are HORRIBLE as well, don’t expect to remain open long.
sarah woolseyJan 26, 2024Was recommended here multiple times, then was scrolling on Facebook which lead me to a post made by an employee saying that their childcare center only tends to working parents children only. This also included a comment on Haley’s post by Haley stating that “some parents don’t need a break cause the state pay anyway”. It’s obviously not a good look for the business to have an employee make any type of insinuations about low income families having childcare assistance, or what those said families daycare hours are used for.
Darian AlbertJan 24, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about THE LEARNING NOOK
Is THE LEARNING NOOK a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. THE LEARNING NOOK holds Illinois licence 095189, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Sangamon County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does THE LEARNING NOOK accept?
- Illinois licenses THE LEARNING NOOK for children 6 weeks to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 181. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at THE LEARNING NOOK?
- 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 THE LEARNING NOOK?
- 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 THE LEARNING NOOK'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 095189. 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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