1 / 4THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY
License issued (IL)1818 N 32ND AVE, STONE PARK, IL 60165
DCC in Cook County, Illinois
- Hours
- 5 AM–8 PM
- Licensed for
- 422 children
The public record
- License number
- 488552
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 422 children
- Address
- 1818 N 32ND AVE, STONE PARK, IL 60165
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- +17083441100
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 5 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 5 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 5 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 5 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 5 AM–8 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 SHEPHERD'S LEARNING 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 12 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 211 children
- Night care, ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Night care, licensed for
- 211 children
- Languages reported
- English, Spanish
An overnight capacity means Illinois approved this provider for night care. It does not say which nights are actually offered, so confirm the hours directly.
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 4.8 average comes from 115 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star108
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star6
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My daughter Emma goes here she absolutely loves her school. She has learned so much since she started attending. I am so happy we found this gem of a learning center.
Neysha LizasuainApr 2, 2026Choosing this daycare has truly been one of the best decisions for our family. My 3 year old and 6-year-old has grown so much, both socially and academically, and it’s amazing to see the progress every day. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and dedicated—especially Miss Salguero, Miss Martinez, Miss Rodriguez and Miss Lopez , who go above and beyond to make every child feel supported and valued. The activities are fun, engaging, and educational, and my child is always excited to share what they learned. I also really appreciate the clear communication and the safe, welcoming environment they provide. It gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in such good hands. I’m very thankful for everything they do and highly recommend this daycare to any parent!
jose hernandezApr 1, 2026My son has been at La Academia del Pastorcillo for about 2 years. The daycare was carefully selected by us because of it's cleanliness and organization. We are very satisfied with our sons progress in his development in both English and Spanish. We also feel peace of mind knowing the staff are genuinely caring for our sons well being. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone seeking a place with professional staff who provide the children with a safe and clean environment
Robin CernaApr 1, 2026This daycare is great. My daughter has been going here since she was 1.5 and she’s almost 5. She’s learned so much more than what I would’ve thought. I love it here so much for her.
Jennifer GonzalezApr 1, 2026This is an absolute great place for our children, excellent communication, kids always walking in and out with a smile! My daughter Been here for the last 9 months since she turned 3 months and there’s not a single day she rejects to stay with her wonderful teachers. Overall highly recommended! Outstanding staff too!
Oscar GomezApr 1, 2026My child has been going to this daycare since he was 6 months. He has never cried dropping him off. They’re good at working with you and your child if any issues arises.
Jazmin DiazMar 25, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY
Is THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY holds Illinois licence 488552, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Cook County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY accept?
- Illinois licenses THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY for children 6 weeks to 12 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 211. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
Does THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY offer overnight child care?
- Yes. Illinois licenses THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY for 211 overnight children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Illinois licenses day and night care separately, so an overnight capacity means the state approved the provider for it. Confirm the hours actually offered with the provider.
What languages are spoken at THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING ACADEMY?
- The licence record lists English, Spanish. 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 SHEPHERD'S LEARNING 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 THE SHEPHERD'S LEARNING 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 488552. 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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