Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding

★ 4.9 · 115 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Mt Prospect, IL
Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding, Mt Prospect
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 115 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
115 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#37 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published3 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding is a dog daycare in Mt Prospect, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 115 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sittingTraining
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#37 of 386
Google rating
★4.9 (115)
From downtown
20.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“This includes written verification from your veterinarian that your pet has received the following vaccinations: Rabies Bordetella Distemper H3N2 Flu”dogplaydaycare.com/daycare-boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All first time visiting pets require a record showing negative fecal exam. A fecal exam is required every six months.”dogplaydaycare.com/daycare-boarding/
Operations1 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Outdoor play access for dogs”dogplaydaycare.com/
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★104
4 ★9
3 ★2
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 4.90Google average
115reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

groomer 6play time 4reasonable rates 3quality care 3excited dogs 2personalized care 2social interaction 2responsible care 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Collars
Prong collars are not allowed in daycare; an ID tag and quick-release collar are suggestedStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sun
7–8 AM, 4–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
6.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
21.6 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

301 Central Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

20.6 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding

What services does Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding offer?
Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding is listed as a dog day care center in Mt Prospect, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding charge?
We did not find a published rate on Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
What vaccines does Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding?
Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 115 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

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Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Dog Play Day Care - Pet Grooming, Training, & Boarding, Mt Prospect, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/dog-play-day-care-pet-grooming-training-and-boarding/

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