The Children's Center
At The Children's Center, we provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children from all backgrounds can thrive. Our play-based learning approach fosters creativity and development, while our caring and thoughtful teachers provide personalized attention to each child's unique needs. We offer a structured daily routine with a balance of activities and free play, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing atmosphere.
🏅 What Sets This Daycare Apart:
We celebrate diversity and individuality, creating a welcoming space where children are encouraged to be themselves and supported in reaching their full potential, as evidenced by our long-standing reputation for providing exceptional care to a wide range of families and children.
$250
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Daycare Details
⏰ Hours:
7:45 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Address:
304 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61801, United States
📱 Phone:
+1 217-367-0842

5-Star Rating
I’ve been a mom for 22 years. I love the safe space this daycare creates for all different families! it is so diverse and inclusive. An amazing facility. Thank you all, as my 2 youngest will be graduating pre-k and heading to kindergarten!! I don’t know where we’d be without CCDC.
Signed: a mom of 3 trusted to your care; a princess in her own right (2023 grad), a twin that insists on joint attention eye contact, and a neurodivergent twin. Y’all rock!

Natalie MartĂnez
a year ago
5-Star Rating
This daycare provides amazing daily structure, play based learning and an engaging environment for children. The teachers are all so caring and thoughtful. The director and assistant director are also extremely caring and excellent communicators. I would recommend this center to anyone.

Jessica B
a year ago
5-Star Rating
I can't say enough good things about the Children's Center! Everyone there is so kind and caring and our son is happy and thriving. I highly recommend CCDC to everyone looking for a reliable and nurturing child care.

Olga Đśakarova-Bowman
a year ago
5-Star Rating
Both of our children attend this daycare, and we couldn't be more pleased. You can tell the teachers care about our kids, and do a great job of creating fun/interesting activities for the them to participate in.
All of the staff were helpful when we put our first into daycare - we were "rookie" daycare parents, and those first couple of weeks were tough! We were given advice, support, and ideas to make the transition from our home to daycare as smooth as possible. The staff have also been great about letting us know when our children are ready for different milestones: potty training, interest in reading, etc.
Perhaps our favorite aspect of the Children's Center are the other kids. There is a very diverse group of children for our kids to play with, and plenty of space for all of them to run and play (outside or in the "big room"). From time to time our little ones come home with bumps, bruises, or hurt feelings, but the staff have done a good job of letting us know what's going on.
I've watched my oldest transition from a 2-year old to almost 5 at Children's Center. It's been a joy to see him develop in such a wonderful environment filled with caring people. I often recommend the Children's Center to family and friends, and will continue to do so.

Christian Ray
10 years ago
5-Star Rating
I wasn't sure I'd put my child in daycare...I always envisioned staying home for the first 5+ years. Now that I've realized what direction I want to go with my career in Education, I am thankful to have the Children's Center as an option!
I've had my son in The Children's Center for a year and am SUPER happy with the center on a whole. I love the way they organize their day to include structured activities and free play...and of course, at the lower age rooms, students aren't forced to sit and focus.
I also really appreciate the daily report I receive that includes how much they ate at snacks and lunch, when they were changed or went potty, and how long they napped. There is also space for additional notes, which is used frequently for many things needed.
My son is highly sensitive and I have been impressed and comforted by the ways teachers have respected his needs and provided him the care necessary during certain times. I don't feel like he is ever forced to be anything other than who he is.
The children have many opportunities to play outside or in a 'big room'. The individual rooms also have a number of stations and centers that are exploratory and creative. There are weekly walking trips taken to the library, a special music class option, pool day during the summer, and many events involving families.
Every teacher has been welcoming, kind, and encouraging. My son's current teacher is AMAZING! She accepts the kids as they are, but also sets clear boundaries. This is very important to my husband and me.
The previous review saddens me because the Children's Center has been only positive in my families' lives, as well as the lives of my colleagues and friends who have had their children in the center for years.
I highly recommend The Children's Center! It provides a nurturing, cozy, welcoming, and accepting environment. Above all...it provides a high level of care and security to my son...which carries over into my life as well. Thank you!!

Tina Whobrey
9 years ago
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