NAEYC Accredited
National accreditation earned by fewer than 10% of early childhood programs, based on rigorous standards for teaching, curriculum, and safety.
Now enrolling — all programs
Give Your Child the Best Start. Enroll at Windy City Academy Today
At Windy City Academy, we provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children thrive from infancy through school age. With NAEYC accreditation, ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle rating, and CCAP approval, you can trust your child is in exceptional hands. Enrollment is open now for all programs — infant, toddler, preschool, and before & after school care.
Nationally accredited. State-recognized. Trusted by south suburbs families.
ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality
The highest quality rating awarded by the State of Illinois.
Daily updates on Brightwheel
We use Brightwheel to keep families connected throughout the day, with real-time updates on activities, meals, nap times, learning experiences, and your child's overall daily routine.
Programs for every stage, from 6 weeks to 12 years.
Four dedicated programs, one continuous journey.
A safe, loving space where your baby receives individualized care. We focus on building trust, healthy routines, and early sensory exploration.
Toddlers are busy explorers! Our program encourages independence, language development, and social skills through hands-on play, music, and movement.
Our preschoolers enjoy a balance of structured learning and creative play. We introduce early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills while encouraging curiosity, imagination, and teamwork.
A safe, supportive environment for school-age children with homework help, enrichment activities, and time to relax with friends. Transportation is provided.
What parents say
Real words from families who trust us with their children.
"I will highly recommend this daycare to anybody! The care and attention my child receives has been exceptional from day one."
"The staff was very attentive towards my son and his needs. We always felt like he was in great hands."
"From the first tour we could tell this place was different — warm, clean, and organized. My daughter runs in every morning."
"CCAP made it possible for us to enroll, and the team walked us through every step. Our son has grown so much here."
"Homework help after school has been a game-changer. Our kids love the teachers and we love the peace of mind."
Affordability
Quality Childcare May Cost You Nothing — We Accept CCAP
Windy City Academy is proud to be an approved CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) provider. CCAP is an Illinois state program that helps eligible working families pay for childcare — and for many families, it covers 100% of the cost. If you work, go to school, or are in a job training program, you may qualify. Don't let cost be the reason your child misses out on high-quality early learning. Not sure if you qualify? We can help you find out.
We'll even help you with the paperwork.
Call our enrollment team at (708) 843-3358 or visit getchildcareil.org to check your eligibility.
See how tuition support works →Come visit us.
Tour the classrooms, meet the team, and see what Gold Circle care looks like in person.
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Address
- 831 E 162nd St
South Holland, IL 60473 - Phone
- (708) 843-3358
Spots fill quickly — enrollment is open now.