Historic St. Maurice Property to Welcome New Daycare Center in McKinley Park

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Mckinley Park · November 24, 2025

McKinley Park families will soon have a new childcare option as the former St. Maurice school lunchroom building at 3619 S. Hoyne Avenue undergoes transformation into a daycare center. According to a building permit issued on November 18, 2025, the $340,000 renovation project will convert the historic space into a modern facility designed to provide care for children in the neighborhood.

The property, recently purchased by Smart Learning Centers owner Pian Yue from the Archdiocese of Chicago, marks a significant investment in the community's educational infrastructure. This development comes as welcome news for McKinley Park families seeking quality childcare options close to home. The location's proximity to the Orange Line El station and the neighborhood's established schools makes it an ideal spot for the new center.

Community members interested in learning more about the upcoming childcare facility can watch for further announcements as the renovation progresses. The project represents another positive development for McKinley Park's growing family-oriented services and continues the neighborhood's trend of repurposing historic buildings for contemporary community needs.

Sources:
1. https://mckinleypark.news/news/7619-permit-points-to-new-daycare-center-at-st-maurice-property