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LSJ Afterschool Center III

LSJ Afterschool Center III is a Chicago-based daycare and afterschool facility offering a play-based, developmental curriculum focused on hands-on learning and exploration for children.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

LSJ Afterschool Center III, part of the Little Scholars Journey network, is a childcare and daycare facility located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. Situated on South Archer Avenue, the center provides specialized afterschool programming and developmental care. The curriculum is rooted in a play-based philosophy, emphasizing hands-on activities and exploration to support early childhood development. As a licensed childcare provider, the center focuses on creating an engaging environment where children can learn through active participation. While specific health ratings are not publicly detailed in these records, the organization operates as a dedicated child care center within the local community. Parents seeking a play-centered approach to afterschool care may find this location notable for its focus on developmental milestones and interactive learning.

  • Common Cold
    4/1/2026
    Sore ThroatSneezingCoughMild Fever
    Severity: mild

Health reviews

2.0
1 review
  • To be honest, I’ve been pretty nervous about the health standards here lately. Seeing that they’ve had 4 violations across their recent inspections really makes me question how deep the cleaning actually goes, especially with the kids being so hands-on and sharing everything. It’s hard to feel good about a 'learning through play' environment when you aren't sure if the surfaces or equipment are being sanitized properly every day. I also wish they were more transparent about their staffing ratios; sometimes it feels like they’re stretched way too thin to keep a proper eye on sniffles or kids who aren't feeling well. For the price and the location in McKinley Park, I really expected things to be much tighter and cleaner. Right now, it just feels like another spot that's falling behind on the basics.

    3/31/2026

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