Playful Pets Playtime
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 55 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 55 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$35 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Cheaper than most in Chicago
Sources
Behind the $35
- Source
- Playful Pets Playtime’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Our Prices One dog- $25 Two dogs- $35 ... Our Prices One dog- $35 per night Two dogs- $45 per night”Open their price page ↗
Playful Pets Playtime is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 55 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $35 per night and daycare from $25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $35/night
- Daycare rate
- $25/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (55)
- From downtown
- 4.0 mi
- Neighborhood
- Bucktown
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Up to date vet records with proof of Rabies, DHPP or DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations as well as a negative fecal are required upon drop off. We do highly recommend Canine Flu Vaccinations.”playfulpetsplaytime.com/services/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Up to date vet records with proof of Rabies, DHPP or DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations as well as a negative fecal are required upon drop off.”playfulpetsplaytime.com/services/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Once your pup has completed a trial day, you are welcome to make reservations for boarding!”playfulpetsplaytime.com/services/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Up to date vet records with proof of Rabies, DHPP or DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations as well as a negative fecal are required upon drop off.”playfulpetsplaytime.com/services/
Operations1 of 21 published
Groups separated byNot separated into groups
Their words
“We are an open facility which means we do not separate by size. Dogs tend to sort themselves out based on energy level.”playfulpetsplaytime.com/services/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
staff 3tired 3caring staff 2passion 2animal care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $28/night | $18/day | Archived page, 2018-12-25 |
| 2019 | $28/night | $18/day | Archived page, 2019-12-05 |
| 2020 | $28/night | $18/day | Archived page, 2020-11-26 |
| 2021 | $35/night | $22/day | Archived page, 2021-10-21 |
| 2022 | $35/night | $25/day | Archived page, 2022-12-10 |
| 2023 | $35/night | $25/day | Archived page, 2023-12-04 |
| 2024 | $35/night | $25/day | Archived page, 2024-12-10 |
| 2025 | $35/night | $25/day | Archived page, 2025-12-11 |
| Now | $35/night | $25/day | Their website, 2026-10-27 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 10.3 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 12.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 8 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
2372 N Elston Ct, Chicago, IL 60614
4.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Bucktown · Get directions
Questions about Playful Pets Playtime
What services does Playful Pets Playtime offer?
Playful Pets Playtime is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Playful Pets Playtime charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $35 per night and daycare at $25 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 Playful Pets Playtime require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Playful Pets Playtime?
Playful Pets Playtime'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 Playful Pets Playtime compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 55 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Playful Pets Playtime, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/playful-pets-playtime/Similar places near Chicago
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