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First Academy

First Academy is a professional daycare center located in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood, providing early childhood care and supervision for local families.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

First Academy is a daycare facility located at 2555 - 2557 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. The facility is situated in a convenient urban location designed to accommodate the needs of working parents. While specific health programming details are not publicly listed, the center operates under Illinois child care regulations, which typically govern hygiene standards, staff-to-child ratios, and safety protocols to ensure a healthy environment for all attendees. Parents seeking a neighborhood-based daycare may find First Academy notable for its accessible location on Peterson Avenue. The center provides an essential service for families requiring early childhood care within the 60659 zip code area.

  • 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

3.0
2 reviews
  • To be honest, I’ve been pretty underwhelmed with how things are handled at First Academy. It’s a 'High Risk' facility according to city health records, and you can kind of tell when you walk in. The staff seems spread really thin, so I don't think the deep cleaning is happening as often as it should. My little one has come home with a random cough or sniffles almost every other week since starting here. Communication about sickness in the classroom is pretty hit-or-miss too; I usually find out from another parent in the parking lot rather than an official notice from the school. It’s convenient for the West Ridge area, but if you’re big on wellness and a super-sanitized environment, you might want to look elsewhere.

    5/11/2026

  • Sending my little one to First Academy was a big step, but I've been pretty happy with how they handle the health side of things. The West Ridge location is kept really tidy, and you can tell they actually scrub the toys down. They’re super strict about the 24-hour fever-free rule, which can be a pain when you have to call out of work, but it definitely keeps the nasty bugs from spreading through the whole class every week. My only tiny gripe is sometimes the communication about a kid having a runny nose in the room is a bit slow, but overall, it feels like a really safe and clean environment for a daycare.

    3/30/2026

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