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5 Star Childcare Development Center INC.

5 Star Childcare Development Center Inc. is a Chicago-based daycare offering a safe, family-oriented environment with a focus on STEM learning and early childhood development.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

5 Star Childcare Development Center Inc. is a daycare facility located in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Situated at 2811 W. Fifth Ave, the center provides early childhood services for local families. While specific grade levels are not specified, the center operates as a dedicated development hub within the community. The facility emphasizes a nurturing and safe environment for its attendees. Its curriculum incorporates STEM learning to support cognitive development from an early age. The center maintains a family-oriented approach to childcare, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for both children and their guardians. Parents may find this center notable for its commitment to a secure learning environment and its integration of science and technology into early education. Its location and focus on safety make it a practical option for families seeking structured childcare in the Chicago area.

  • Common Cold
    4/16/2026
    sneezingrunny nose
    Severity: mild
  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    Runny NoseCongestionSore Throat
    Severity: moderate

Health reviews

3.0
2 reviews
  • I've had my little one at 5 Star for a bit now and honestly, it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the health side of things. The staff is really friendly and you can tell they care, but the communication when a bug is going around the classroom is pretty hit or miss. I’ve definitely picked up my kid only to find out later that half the class was out with the same sniffles. It’s a smaller facility so things tend to spread fast, and while they say they're cleaning deeply, the common areas don't always look the tidiest at pickup. It’s an okay spot if you need local care in the neighborhood, but I really wish they were more proactive about keeping parents in the loop before everyone gets sick.

    4/13/2026

  • As a parent of a 2-year-old toddler at 5 Star Childcare Development Center Inc. in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood (2811 W 5th Ave), I’ve found the health and safety environment to be a mixed bag but generally acceptable for a small, family-oriented center. It’s a licensed daycare with a focus on early learning, STEM activities, and hands-on play for infants and toddlers, offering full-day care from 6 AM to 6 PM, which has been convenient for our family. The facility emphasizes a nurturing environment with circle time, art, and learning centers, and from our experience, the staff promotes basic hygiene like hand-washing and separation of age groups, which helps limit the spread of typical toddler colds and viruses. Our child has had the expected minor sniffles but nothing serious, and the center communicates when kids are sent home sick or if there’s a group exposure, aligning with standard Illinois child care guidelines. Cleanliness seems adequate for a small center—classrooms aren’t pristine but are functional, and outdoor play space is available, which is a plus for physical activity and germ dispersal. For our family, 5 Star has provided reliable toddler care with decent health protocols—no major concerns for our 2-year-old, though we stay vigilant as with any group setting.

    3/18/2026

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7 complaints43 inspections
  • COMPLAINT RESPONSE
    3/26/2026, 2753 W MONROE ST
    OK
  • Service Stations/Storage Tanks Work Order
    3/26/2026, 2753 W MONROE ST
    OK

    Storage of a tank of solvent, suspected gasoline, right next to a residential building. Workers coming onsite and pumpingthe suspected gasoline into containers at odd hours. This is within feet of an apartment building

  • Illegal Dumping Work Order
    10/6/2025, 2753 W MONROE ST
    Issue
  • COMPLAINT RESPONSE
    10/2/2025, 2753 W MONROE ST
    Issue
  • DOE General Flow
    4/25/2025, 134 S CALIFORNIA AVE
    Cancelled at Customers' Requst
  • DOE General Flow
    4/15/2025, 134 S CALIFORNIA AVE
    ReInspection Required
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