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La Grange approves monthlong pilot for WaterLemon Kids at 25 South La Grange Road
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Summary
The board unanimously approved a four-week pilot temporary-use permit for WaterLemon Kids LLC to operate supervised drop-off play on Fridays in April (4:30–7:30 p.m.); staff advised boundaries that prevent it from qualifying as daycare licensure.
The Village of La Grange Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on March 9 authorizing WaterLemon Kids LLC to run a four-week pilot drop-off program at 25 South La Grange Road on Fridays from 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Trustee Gail presented staff's recommendation, noting the program is a temporary use permitted by section 9-103 of the zoning code and does not involve permanent construction. Deputy Village Manager Charity Jones explained that because the pilot is short (school‑age children, limited hours) it did not meet Illinois Department of Children and Family Services thresholds for daycare licensure. Trustee Gail and other trustees discussed whether a one‑month pilot would be long enough and how expansion would be handled; WaterLemon representative Nina said the business planned the month as a trial and would reassess afterward: “Yes, we decided 4 weeks might be a nice run for the pilot.”
Trustees expressed support for the business concept and encouraged staff to watch for changes that would require additional licensing or code review if the program expanded. The roll-call vote was unanimous.
The pilot allows WaterLemon Kids to operate a limited drop-off service without changing the property's existing special-use approvals; if the business seeks a longer-term program or expanded hours, staff indicated additional review may be required.
