Child Daycare & PreschoolsChampaign, IL

Early Learning

3.8(10 reviews)

About

Early Learning is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 809 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, Illinois IL. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Early Learning receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff, teacher-to-student ratios, play-based curriculum, and affordable pricing. However, a few parents reported poor communication, concerning food safety practices, and limited tour accessibility.

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Recent Reviews

4 years ago

My daughter started her first daycare experience at Peter Pan at the age of 2. She really enjoyed her days at the center with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. As a person with limited family in the area, daycare spaces with great people made my daughter feel at home and provided a great comfort for me. As a bonus, I enjoyed seeing the director hands on working with children day in and out and also found comfort that many of the teachers there also had kids at the center. I would recommend the center to anyone looking for kind, reliable childcare.

7 years ago

This day care is really awesome! The teachers and the director are highly responsible and caring with years of experiences! My daughter is very happy to be there playing with all her friends. There are a lot of tree shades in the playground and a great variety of outdoor facilities for them to play! We are also amazed by her progress in English as she has learned new words every day. The teacher-to-student ratio is around 3 or 4, which is the best among all the local day cares that we have explored. So kids definitely have got full attention from their teacher.

10 years ago

We have had our son at this child care/preschool for the last six months and have really grown to love the staff and teachers. It's a well established center in the community, and the facility and staff are warm and home like. The teachers are a mix of both younger and older, but they all have great experience and education in child care. Our son had a difficult transition going into day care for the first time, and the teachers worked with us to help make our son's experience better. When I pick him up he often doesn't want to stop playing! I often bring home really cute crafts. I never worry about his care, which is a very reassuring sign any working parent needs. Jill, the owner and head of the child center has years of experience and is very straightforward with the parents and their child care policies. I was very pleased by her knowledge and all the information she provided us when we were shopping for child care centers for our 1.5 year old. It's a small, older facility that is tucked away on Kirby Road. Don't be turned off by the fact that it's an older, small setting. It's really a hidden gem in this town! I also found that the pricing was much more affordable than the other commercial centers around town.

10 years ago

We love Early Learning! Both of our children have attended. This is one of the best preschools in town. Don't believe the hype at some other centers in town - Early Learning actually features an age-appropriate, play-based learning environment. The teachers are educated in early childhood development, extremely flexible with individual schedules/needs, and they are all very calm and caring towards the children. Teacher-student ratio is great. One of the best things about EL is that the kids spend so much time outdoors, in nearly all weather. The backyard playscape is shady and comfortable - a nice combination of deck, sand area, climbing, and naturalistic mounds and tunnels. It's a cheery place on the inside too - all the rooms have large windows and doors overlooking the play area. The website isn't super informative - so visiting in person is ideal. We knew it was the place for our daughter as soon as we walked into the classroom 5 years ago, and we haven't looked back. Thanks Jill for running such an excellent preschool for our community.

a year ago

I tried calling twice to see if I was able to schedule a tour and if this daycare was well suited for my daughter. Both times I was met with a very dismissive woman who told me twice that she would return my calls and never did. The second time she was actually rude. I’m glad we found another, more professional daycare.

Frequently asked questions

Early Learning is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Champaign, Illinois. The facility has a capacity of 74 children.
Early Learning has a Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 10 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Early Learning, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Early Learning through Illinois's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Illinois must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
809 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, Illinois 61820
County
CHAMPAIGN

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
74 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.09784, -88.25665