Doggy Daydream
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 101 reviews · top 11% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 101 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #37 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Below the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Doggy Daydream’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight dog care at Doggy Daydream is cage free and fully supervised, you pay $45 per 24 hours. ... Daycare rates are $28/day for a full day”Open their price page ↗
Doggy Daydream is a dog daycare in Prospect Heights, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 101 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #37 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $28 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- $28/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #37 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (101)
- From downtown
- 20.8 mi
- Holiday / peak
- $10 per dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella.”doggydaydream.com/services/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“Female dogs 6 months and older need to be spayed in order to participate in the daycare groups. Male dogs 1 year and older need to be neutered in order to participate.”doggydaydream.com/services/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs will be tested for aggressive behavior before being allowed into Doggy Daydream. We conduct our evaluation on your dog s first scheduled day of daycare.”doggydaydream.com/services/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We require proof of current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella.”doggydaydream.com/dog-daycare/
Operations4 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize, age and energy
Their words
“Some of the rooms include: a place for puppies to play, a couch room, a small dogs section, a kitchen for private feedings and a large area for high energy dogs to run around in”doggydaydream.com/about/
HousingCage free
Their words
“Doggy Daydream is a cage free dog daycare and dog boarding facility.”doggydaydream.com/about/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Our building has a fenced in yard as well, so besides being able to have water fun in the warmer months (our dog pools and sprinklers)”doggydaydream.com/dog-daycare/
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“We apologize for any inconvenience and are looking at mid January to start running first days again. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please reach out via email”doggydaydream.com/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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
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
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
dog nail trimming 6german shepherd care 4affordability 4friendly atmosphere 3welcoming dog care 2detailed updates 2overnight visits 2dog play 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sun
- 6:30 AM–7 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
- 9.3 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 23.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7 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
680 N Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
20.8 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Doggy Daydream
What services does Doggy Daydream offer?
Doggy Daydream is listed as a dog day care center in Prospect Heights, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Doggy Daydream charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $28 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Doggy Daydream require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Doggy Daydream?
Doggy Daydream'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 Doggy Daydream compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #37 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 101 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Doggy Daydream, Prospect Heights, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/doggy-daydream/Similar places near Prospect Heights
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