Frequently Asked Questions

Openings vary by center, classroom, and age group. Contact your preferred location to discuss current availability or future care needs.

Contact your preferred center. Our staff will discuss your child’s age, anticipated start date, care schedule, and availability, then explain the next enrollment steps.

Yes. We encourage families to visit, meet our team, and explore the classrooms. Submit a tour request for your preferred center; a staff member will confirm a time.

Contact us as early as possible, even if care is needed months from now. Moline and Rock Island offer infant care. Future openings must be confirmed by staff.

Ask the center about its current follow-up or waiting-list process. Online waiting-list enrollment is not available.

For an initial inquiry, share your contact information, child’s age, preferred location, anticipated start date, and care schedule. Staff will provide the current enrollment checklist and explain how to submit required documents.

Please contact your preferred P&J center for current tuition information based on your child’s program and care needs. Staff can explain attendance and billing arrangements.

Contact your center to discuss applicable rates and billing arrangements. Monthly costs depend on the program, attendance schedule, and billing arrangements; please request information for your family’s needs.

Ask your preferred center about classroom availability and scheduling policies. A particular part-time or drop-in schedule is not guaranteed.

Yes. P&J works with families participating in the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Eligibility and approvals are determined by the program, not P&J.

Our team can help families understand the CCAP application process and connect with Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R). Contact your center for assistance.

Moline and Rock Island offer infant, toddler, two-year-old, and preschool programs for ages 3–5. P&J Tender Care Academy serves ages 2–12 with two-year-old, preschool, and school-age programs. Academy does not offer infant or toddler care.

We use Creative Curriculum and play-based learning to support curiosity, independence, language, friendships, and school readiness. Social and emotional learning is an important part of children’s development.

P&J Tender Care Academy offers care for school-age children ages 6–12. Transportation varies by school; contact Academy to confirm arrangements for your child’s school.

Academy offers summer, school-break, and intersession programs with activities and field trips. Contact Academy to discuss schedules and availability.

Our programs combine nurturing relationships, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate experiences. Ask your child’s center about the current classroom routine, outdoor time, and rest arrangements.

Creative Curriculum and play-based experiences encourage children to explore, solve problems, communicate, and build independence with caring guidance from educators.

Through caring relationships and play, we help children build friendships, express feelings, develop confidence, and learn to work with others.

Brightwheel is our parent and classroom communication platform. Your center can explain how to get connected and how classroom updates are shared.

Yes. All three centers provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack prepared on site. Contact your center about your child’s dietary needs and the applicable procedures.

We partner with families as children get to know their educators and classroom. Share your child’s routines and concerns with staff, and ask about the center’s approach to starting care.

Moline Center: 1510 47th Avenue, Moline, IL. Rock Island Center: 2201 11th Street, Rock Island, IL. P&J Tender Care Academy: 4544 3rd Street, Moline, IL 61265.

Monday–Friday: Moline Center, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM; Rock Island Center, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM; Academy, 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Contact the center for its holiday and closure calendar.

Consider your child’s age, care schedule, school-age needs, and convenient location. You may request tours at more than one center. Our staff will help you compare appropriate programs and confirm availability.

P&J was founded by James and Paquita Richardson in Rock Island in 1974. We remain family-owned and committed to caring for children and partnering with Quad Cities families. Visit our family page to learn more.

We value meaningful relationships, clear communication, and working alongside parents to support each child’s learning and development. For Families, By Family, With Families.

Explore our Programs and center pages, then schedule a tour to meet the team and discuss your child’s needs.