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Care-A-Lot E.l.c. II

CARE-A-LOT E.L.C. II is a Chicago-based daycare located in Jefferson Park, providing early childhood care and learning services for families in the 60630 area.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

CARE-A-LOT E.L.C. II is a daycare center located at 5522 N Milwaukee Ave in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As an early learning center, the facility provides child care services for young children in the local community. While specific health and safety ratings are not publicly detailed in current reports, the center operates within the Illinois early childhood framework, which emphasizes safe and nurturing environments for toddlers and infants. Parents looking for local care in the 60630 area will find this center conveniently located on a main transit corridor, offering essential child care services to support family economic stability and child development.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    CoughSneezingCongestionMild Fever
    Severity: moderate

Health reviews

3.5
2 reviews
  • I've had my little one at Care-A-Lot for a bit now and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. On the plus side, the facility itself usually looks pretty clean and the rooms are packed with toys, so it doesn't feel dingy or anything. However, I’m lukewarm on how they handle health stuff. I've seen some staff reviews mentioning they feel unsupported by management, which makes me worry about burnout and whether they're actually following all the sanitizing protocols when they're stretched thin. It’s a decent neighborhood spot, but I wish the communication about sick kids in the class was a little more proactive instead of just being a 'wait and see' situation.

    4/20/2026

  • My little one has been at Care-A-Lot for about six months now and honestly, I'm pretty relieved with how they handle things. The place always smells clean when I walk in—not like heavy bleach, just fresh. They are super strict about their fever policy, which can be a pain when you're a working parent, but it definitely keeps the 'classroom plague' from spreading too fast. Communicating through the app about any sniffles in the room is usually quick, though I wish they'd give a bit more detail sometimes. Overall, it feels like a safe, healthy spot for the kids.

    3/29/2026

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