Based on 10 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages! We also have specific part-time spots for any age on Thursdays and Fridays.
Welcome to William Gray Bilingual Playhouse, our licensed home-based daycare and preschool in Chicago, IL. Our child care facility is near the William P Gray elementary school, in the Portage Park neighborhood (right off N Laramie Ave and W Addison St). My home is very accessible, as I’m just a minute away from W Irving Park Rd (route 19), less than 3 minutes away from N Cicero Ave (route 50) and also near the I-90 & I-94 intersection!
Call or send us an email to schedule a visit, I’d love to meet your family! Through CareLuLu, you will get your $50 registration fee waived :)
About Us
I’m the owner and main caregiver of this bilingual Spanish child care and preschool program. I’m a mom of 3 and I have 14 years of early education experience. I run my daycare with my assistant who has 13 years of professional experience. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology while my assistant has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Your little one is safe with us since we’re both CPR & First-aid certified.
Program
William Gray Bilingual Playhouse is open year-round from 6:00 am to midnight, Mondays through Friday (however, standard tuition is for standard hours only, please send an email to inquire about the extended care rates).
I offer full-time and part-time care for children ages between 6 weeks and 6 years old. I provide lunch and snacks to all children in my care (included in the tuition). My daycare is a peanut and tree-nut free environment to prevent possible allergies.
Curriculum
This is a bilingual Spanish program, so we teach our young students the Spanish language in addition to English. I strive to make my daycare feel like a loving family home, and I treat children as my own.
I use the Creative Curriculum (English / Spanish), so children learn through arts & crafts, and I also engage them in fun activities such as music and dancing. We do amazing projects and occasionally even organize small events for children and their parents!
Safety
To prevent any infectious diseases caused by viruses, I take the temperature of each child in the morning, and children must stay home if they exhibit any symptoms of illness. Parents should also text before picking up and only one parent at a time is allowed inside.
Parent Reviews
Kimberly S.
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Posted 4 months ago
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The daycare owner and her team feel like a second family for our child. Wonderful care.
Precious K.
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Posted 7 months ago
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My son loves his new daycare! He likes being around all of the kids there. He loves all of his teachers.
Response from the provider:
Thank you, for your review, we very much appreciate it.
Andreina C.H. M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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we love this daycare.
Response from the provider:
Thank you!
Kristina G.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The provider and her team doing an amazing job. Not only is the daycare very well kept (clean and safe) but it is obvious that they love taking care of children. My son was always smiling when I came to pick him up and I knew that he was well taken care of all day. They have birthday parties for the kids, sing, read and play with them all day. The providers are very hands on. I cannot say enough good things about this daycare. 10/10 would recommend!
Cristiana V.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I must say, having my daughters here at this Daycare has been the best choice! after a few years attending this daycare, everyone has been very professional and the daycare is always well kept clean and organized. my daughters love to attend daycare because of how much love and great attention they get. This provider is amazing at what she does and also you can tell that she loves children and her job which is always important in my part. So definitely a place to let your children. discover a fun learning daycare.
Alexa O.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My daughter is 12 months old and she absolutely loves going to this provider's home every morning. The provider and her team are honest, caring and provide a safe and nurturing environment for all ages.
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Kristin K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I've been taking my son to this provider for over 2 years and she provides everything I would expect and more from a daycare. The daycare consistently goes above and beyond to provide loving child care.
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Madeline A.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I am so glad to have found this daycare. They are truly the best. My daughter and I love them so much!!! forever grateful for them! They will always be my go to for my child. My daughter started with them at the age of 1.5. She is now 7 and we still continue to use this daycare.
Barbara R.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I absolutely LOVE this daycare. My daughter attended briefly before Covid-19 struck hard. I was very pleased with this provider and her husband. beautiful people so loving and caring about the kids. The daycare was clean at all times and bright for the kids to play. I will be coming back there with my daughter once I'm back in the work force.
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Melissa D.
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Posted 3 years ago
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It is with great pleasure that I recommend this daycare. This provider has been my child's caregiver for the past four years. There was not a day that went by that I was not grateful to have had this provider caring for my child. She has contributed a great deal to the development of my daughter in her early years. Her positive attitude, teamed with an immense amount of patience, creativity and teaching through play have allowed my daughter to thrive in her care.
This provider having strong work ethics, structure, boundaries, and a great deal of professionalism have impressed me greatly. Jeli has learned so much from this provider, she has always been eager to spend time with this provider and the other kids. She comes home each day excited to share the games, crafts, stories and fun she experienced through the day.
Overall, this provider's good nature and kind heart really impressed my family. She has been the best daycare provider I have ever experienced.
Yours Truly,
Melissa Diaz
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Home-based
Hours
6:00am - Midnight
Ages
6 weeks - 6 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Playground
• Multipurpose Room
• park
• Video Cameras
• Fenced Facilities
• Playroom
