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First Academy

First Academy is a professional daycare facility located on West Peterson Avenue in Chicago, providing essential early childhood care and services to families in the 60659 area.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

First Academy is a daycare facility located at 2441 W Peterson Ave in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As a dedicated early childhood center, it serves the local community by providing supervised care and developmental support for young children in a professional setting. While specific health programs and staffing ratios are not publicly detailed, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. This oversight ensures that the environment meets essential safety, sanitation, and health standards required for licensed childcare providers. For parents in the 60659 area, First Academy offers a conveniently located option for early childhood services. Its position on a major thoroughfare provides easy accessibility for commuting families seeking a local daycare solution.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    SneezingMild FeverSore ThroatCough
    Severity: mild
  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    CoughSore ThroatMild Fever
    Severity: mild
  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    Sore ThroatSneezingRunny NoseMild Fever
    Severity: moderate

Health reviews

3.5
2 reviews
  • Honestly, First Academy is just okay when it comes to the health stuff. They seem to try and keep things clean, but like any Chicago daycare, it feels like there's always a cold or something going around the classroom. I wish they were a little more transparent with the parents when a virus is spreading, because sometimes I only find out when my kid starts sneezing. It's a 'Risk 1' high-stakes environment in the city's eyes, so they do get inspected, but I've seen some clutter that makes me wonder how deep the cleaning actually goes at the end of the day. It’s decent for the price, but you definitely have to stay on top of your own kid's hygiene here.

    5/11/2026

  • Honestly, First Academy has been pretty solid for my toddler. The place always smells clean when I drop him off, and you can tell they actually wipe down the toys every night. They are super strict about the 24-hour fever-free rule, which can be a pain when you're trying to get to work, but it definitely keeps the nasty stuff from spreading through the whole class every week. My only gripe is that I wish they’d give us a heads-up a little sooner when hand, foot, and mouth is going around, but overall the staff is really on top of things.

    3/30/2026

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