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Color Lab

Color Lab is a daycare facility located in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, providing early childhood care and services to families in the 60616 area.

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Color Lab is a daycare facility located at 2153 S CHINA PL 2 B in the Chinatown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As a local early childhood center, it serves the 60616 community by providing dedicated childcare services in an urban setting. While specific wellness programs and staffing ratios are not publicly detailed, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Parents interested in health protocols or specific safety ratings should contact the provider directly to discuss their current attendance policies and sanitization standards. This center is notable for its central location in Chicago's South Side, offering a convenient option for families living or working near the China Place area. Its focus on early childhood care provides a foundational environment for young children in the local community.

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Health reviews

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2 reviews
  • I'm honestly pretty confused by this place. When I looked it up online to see their health protocols, half the search results were for a hair salon in Chinatown with the same name, and that lack of a clear digital presence for a daycare is a bit of a red flag for me. The actual facility feels more like a generic urban space than a sanitized educational environment. It's tucked away in a busy part of Chinatown, and I've noticed the ventilation isn't great—the air feels heavy and stale, which is the last thing you want during flu season. Communication about when kids get sent home sick is super spotty, and I don't feel like they're doing deep cleans as often as they should for a place with so many little ones. It’s a convenient location if you’re right there, but for the price and the lack of transparency on their wellness policies, I’m looking at other options. I just don't get a 'wellness-first' vibe at all.

    4/20/2026

  • I honestly had a really hard time even finding clear info on this place before signing up, and now that my kid is there, I'm pretty stressed about the environment. It's tucked away in a busy part of Chinatown, but the communication regarding health policies is practically non-existent. There's a lot of confusion because the name is shared with hair salons and other businesses nearby, and it feels like the daycare doesn't have its own solid identity or clear wellness standards. I've noticed the staff seems stretched super thin, and I've had to bring my little one home with a mystery cough more than once because they aren't strict about sick kids staying home. For what we pay, I expected much better hygiene and a more professional approach to keeping the rooms ventilated and clean.

    3/31/2026

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