Infant Care
Teachers hold, feed, and talk with each infant through the day, with quiet spots for rest.
Explore Infant Care
Licensed 3-K Programs in Chicago for ages 15 months to 5.
Growing Brighter Futures, One Smile at a Time.
Request a visitA room for every age
Children move up room by room as they grow, from first steps to kindergarten.
Kindergarten
Children work on puzzles, build together, and practice problem-solving with a teacher nearby.
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After-School
After the school bell rings, children get homework help and a healthy snack in a safe, supervised space.
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Early Learning Programs
Play-based learning, interactive storytelling, and hands-on activities build skills at each child's own pace.
Explore Early Learning ProgramsHow we see children
We believe play is how children build cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and language skills. Our curriculum blends child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, planned to support children physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Crown Daycare Center opened on March 8, 2017, licensed by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services and the City of Chicago.
Rooms are set up so children can reach what they need. Low shelves hold blocks, books, and art supplies. Teachers sit on the floor with small groups, guiding an activity or following a child's lead. The day alternates busy stretches with quiet ones, so no one is rushed from one thing to the next.
What a day looks like
Mornings start slowly. A teacher greets each child at the door and helps them put their bag away. Children drift toward the blocks or the book corner while everyone arrives, then the group gathers for a short welcome before the day gets moving.
The middle of the day is the fullest. Children play, then come together for a small-group activity a teacher leads. Meals and rest follow, and there is time outdoors when the weather allows. Teachers watch for tired children and quiet the room when it needs it.
Afternoon is calmer and slower. Children finish projects, look at books, and help tidy before pickup. A parent arriving at the door usually hears one thing their child did that day, and can ask the teacher a question right there.
How we work with families
At pickup, a teacher tells you what your child did and how they ate and slept. If you have a question, ask then or call later; the director and teachers answer directly. We would rather hear from you than have you wonder.
New children usually start with shorter days and stretch them out as they settle. You can stay a while, call to check in, and take it at your child's pace. Tell us what comforts your child at home and we will use it here.
How to join
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Get in touch
Call 8728062183 or email crowndaycare1@gmail.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need, and we will tell you what is open.
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Tour the room
See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Bring your child so they can look around too.
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Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. We will agree on a settling-in schedule with you.
Good questions to ask first
What ages do you take?
Children from children 15 months to 5 years.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children are welcome to come along.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Families usually pack a change of clothes, diapers if needed, and a comfort item from home. Label everything with your child's name. Ask us what else to bring for your child's age.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on the age group and what is open at the time. Call or email us and we will tell you what is available for your child.
What if there is no place right now?
You can ask us to let you know when a place opens for your child's age. We will contact you as soon as one does.
