
Uptown Chicago Daycare and Preschool, Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years
Over 24 years in Uptown. ExceleRate Silver rated. Every teacher holds an early childhood degree.
ExceleRate Silver · Head Start & Preschool for All · DCFS Vouchers Accepted · Brightwheel Updates · Meals Included
Facts, not feelings
A over 24 years center in Uptown where every teacher holds an early childhood degree and the team stays for a decade.
1:4 infant ratio
Infants 1:4, toddlers 1:5, preschool 1:10. Low ratios mean more attention for each child.
Every teacher is degreed
Minimum AA in early childhood, up to a Master's on our team. Our preschool teacher holds a PEL.
Teachers who stay
Our team's tenure runs from 7 to 14 years. Your child keeps the same familiar faces.
ExceleRate Silver
Illinois' Circle of Quality rating, earned and renewed.
Everything included
Breakfast, lunch, snack, diapers, wipes, and rash cream are all provided.
Real-time updates
Brightwheel sends photos, meals, naps, and diaper changes to your phone as they happen.
Three classrooms, one continuum of care
1:4 ratioInfant
6 weeks to 15 months
- Responsive caregiving and feeding routines
- Safe exploration and daily Brightwheel updates
1:5 ratioToddler
16 to 35 months
- Play-based sensory and language learning
- Emerging independence and social growth
1:10 ratioPreschool
3 to 5 years
- Creative Curriculum and kindergarten readiness
- Group projects, literacy, and outdoor time
Full-time and part-time day schedules available.
Several funding pathways, one enrollment process
We accept several funding pathways. We will help you figure out which one your family qualifies for on the tour. No tuition figures are published on the site.
A day at Lakeview
A predictable rhythm of handwashing, meals, learning, outdoor time, and rest. Every Friday includes PreFit gym class for little learners.


Built around safe, supervised care
Doorbell entry
Controlled access. Staff buzz families in.
Brightwheel sign-in and sign-out
Every drop-off and pickup is logged.
Photo ID for first-time pickups
Anyone other than a parent shows ID the first time. A copy goes in the child's file.
DCFS background checks and training
All staff cleared through DCFS. Annual CPR, First Aid, and Active Supervision training.
Our risk management plan is posted on the parent wall and available to review any time.
What Uptown Families Say
Reviews from families we have cared for over over 24 years in Uptown.
Family Stories
Book Your Tour
Tours run Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and take about 20 minutes. We will confirm your time by phone or text.
Questions parents ask on tours
Do your teachers potty train?
How do you handle discipline?
What will my child learn?
How often will my baby's diaper be changed?
Will you call me if my child is upset?
Do the children go outside or to the park every day?
Is there a late fee, and how much is it?
What do I need to enroll?
Do you accept vouchers or Head Start?
How much is tuition?
Visit us in Uptown
Getting here is easy. We are on Lawrence Ave in Uptown, with an on-site parking lot for drop-off and pickup. Chase Park sits directly behind the center.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
See the classrooms before you decide.
Tour the classrooms, meet our team, and get tuition and availability for your child's age group. Tours take about 20 minutes.
