Rex's Place
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 245 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 245 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published10 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20
Rex's Place is a dog daycare in Evanston, IL, offering daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 245 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (245)
- From downtown
- 12.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Complete veterinary inoculation records must be furnished, including rabies, distemper, bordetella and a fecal exam for parasites and giardia.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Complete veterinary inoculation records must be furnished, including rabies, distemper, bordetella and a fecal exam for parasites and giardia.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered unless younger than six months of age.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Dogs must pass a temperament test to ensure s/he is not aggressive toward people or other dogs.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Complete veterinary inoculation records must be furnished, including rabies, distemper, bordetella and a fecal exam for parasites and giardia.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“as well as a staff member who stays with the dogs while they slumber away.”rexsplace.com/cage-free-boarding/
HousingFree roam or kennel
Their words
“Crate-free boarding for approved day care clients with 24-hour supervised play, sleep and care • Single and double kennels available”rexsplace.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have an outside play (5000 sq. ft) area that the dogs get to use at least twice a day (weather permitting).”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“All medications will be carefully labeled and given at the appropriate time. Unlike many facilities, we do not charge extra to administer any medications.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Register at Paw Partner and choose Rex's Place as your provider.”rexsplace.com/faqs/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
exhausted dogs 10photo updates 7fun day for dogs 6high energy dog 4friendly team 4last minute scheduling 2temperament test 2calm dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 11 AM; later pick-ups are charged a late feeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Deposit refunded with 7 days notice (14 days during peak periods)Stated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-night minimum stay during peak periods set on the rate cardsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daycare: Facebook and Instagram feeds with photos of the day’s playStated 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
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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
- 12.3 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 18.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
2120 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
12.8 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Rex's Place
What services does Rex's Place offer?
Rex's Place is listed as a dog day care center in Evanston, IL, offering daycare.
How much does Rex's Place charge?
We did not find a published rate on Rex's Place'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 Rex's Place require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Rex's Place?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Rex's Place compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 245 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Rex's Place, Evanston, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/rex-s-place/Similar places near Evanston
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