--- title: "Central Bark Aurora Fox Valley — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/central-bark-aurora-fox-valley/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Central Bark Aurora Fox Valley Dog day care center in Aurora, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 61 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 4389 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 - **Phone:** (630) 486-1277 - **Website:** https://www.centralbarkusa.com/aurora-foxvalley/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Central%20Bark%20Aurora%20Fox%20Valley&query_place_id=ChIJ_TRcluP5DogRsTrB-d-E1tc ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM | | Saturday | Closed | | Sunday | Closed | ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 21.6 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 23.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6:30 PM - **Open Sunday:** no Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $46 per day > “Non-Member Schedule & Pay As You Go Reservations are subject to availability. 46/day” Source: https://www.centralbarkusa.com/aurora-foxvalley/pricing/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required for some dogs > “All dogs must pass a behavior assessment and attend at least once per week for enrollment in our day care program.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/aurora-foxvalley/enrichment-dog-day-care/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Before your dog s first day, make sure required vaccination records and account information are up to date.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** No — nobody is on site overnight > “Does someone stay overnight at dog boarding? No. Central Bark locations do not have staff staying overnight with boarding dogs.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Rest Period Enrichments are calming activities offered during scheduled rest periods as part of the Central Bark Enrichment Day Care experience.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, age and temperament > “We offer both small and large playgroups in indoor and outdoor play areas where your dog can enjoy the social environment that’s right for their age, personality, and comfort level.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/aurora-foxvalley/enrichment-dog-day-care/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “Optional services such as Training Tutor and One-on-One Enrichment can provide additional mental stimulation.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “We offer both small and large playgroups in indoor and outdoor play areas” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/aurora-foxvalley/enrichment-dog-day-care/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Will I hear from you while I am away? You ll receive report cards periodically throughout your dog s stay.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Contact your local Central Bark to ask about scheduling a tour of the areas your dog may use, including available play and rest spaces” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, for a fee > “Can you give my dog their medication? Yes. Medication administration is an add-on service.” — https://www.centralbarkusa.com/faqs/ - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Central Bark Aurora Fox Valley, Aurora, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/central-bark-aurora-fox-valley/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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