Children Learn & Play Day Care II

To be honest, I’ve had a pretty tough time with the health environment at this location. It’s a busy spot in Englewood, and while the staff is nice enough, it feels like my little one is coming home with a new bug every other week. The communication when there’s a breakout of HFMD or even just a bad cold going around is pretty hit or miss, which makes it hard for us to plan. I also have some concerns about the deep cleaning—with so many kids in that two-story space, it just doesn't always feel as scrubbed down as a daycare should be. It’s central and they offer transportation which is a plus, but if your kid has a sensitive immune system, I’d be careful. I really wish they’d be more strict about the sick-child policy because it feels like there’s always a kid with a heavy cough being dropped off.

My little one has been at the Halsted location for about six months now and I’m honestly pretty happy with the health side of things. It’s a two-story setup and they actually do a good job keeping the different age groups separated, which I think helps keep the germs from spreading too fast. They are really strict about the '24 hours fever-free' rule—which can be a pain when you have to call out of work, but I appreciate that they aren't letting sick kids stick around and get everyone else's families sick. The place always smells clean when I drop off and they’re good about reminding us when it's time to bring in fresh crib sheets. Only downside is the communication on minor sniffles can be a little slow sometimes, but for an urban daycare, it’s a solid, clean spot.