Pediatric urgent care near Oak Brook, IL for local kids and visiting grandkids
Oak Brook, IL families and grandparents can drive south on Route 83 to Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 2.9 miles away in Westmont, IL, when a child has a fever, earache, sore throat, tick bite or sports injury. We are open seven days a week, with X-ray at our Cass Ave clinic.
Grandchildren staying in Oak Brook, IL: a sick-day plan
Census Bureau estimates put about one Oak Brook, IL resident in three at 65 or older. If your grandchildren come for weekends or a summer week, a little planning with their parents makes an unexpected fever much easier to handle.
Agree on consent firstA parent or legal guardian needs to consent to care for a child under 18. Ask the parents to call (630) 324-6825 before the visit and find out what the clinic needs from them.
Keep a child info cardInclude a copy of the insurance card, allergies, daily medicines, and the pediatrician's name and phone number.
Know the medicine basicsThe CDC says babies under 6 months should get only acetaminophen for pain or fever; children 6 months and older can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Never give aspirin, and use the dosing tool that comes with the medicine.
Know where to goIllness can go to either Westmont, IL clinic. A possible break goes to 29 N Cass Ave for X-ray.
Fullersburg Woods and Graue Mill with young explorers
Fullersburg Woods has its main entrance on the north side of Spring Road, about a mile south of 31st Street. A 1.3-mile self-guided trail winds through woods and prairie, and Salt Creek has a canoe launch below the Graue Mill dam. Little hikers tend to find a few problems along the way.
Slick boardwalks after rain: a fall onto a hand can hurt a wrist; have tenderness over the bone checked
Tall grass on the prairie loop: the CDC says ticks are most active from April through September; shower within two hours and check behind the ears, under the arms and behind the knees. See tick bite care
Wasps near picnic tables: a cool compress eases a sting; come in if swelling keeps spreading
Rocky creek banks: press on a cut for 5 to 10 minutes, then wash it with soap and water
Soccer and tennis at the Oak Brook Sports Core
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The Village of Oak Brook runs the Sports Core, which includes the Oak Brook Golf Club, the Bath and Tennis Club, field rentals, and contracted soccer and polo. HealthyChildren.org lists sprains, strains, growth plate irritation and stress fractures as the most common sports injuries in children and teens, and it says most injuries in young athletes come from overuse.
Stop play when something hurts. In a growing child, tenderness right over a bone should be checked by a provider even if swelling is mild. Our clinicians can examine the injury and take an X-ray at the Cass Ave clinic when a break is possible; see X-ray for Oak Brook, IL. Before the season, book sports physicals for Oak Brook, IL.
Route 83 south to Westmont, IL: two clinics, two jobs
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From the 60523 ZIP code, take Route 83 (Kingery Highway) south to Ogden Ave (US 34) and turn west. Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco sits at the Cass Ave corner, 4 E Ogden Ave. It sees fevers, coughs, sore throats and rashes and collects lab samples, but has no X-ray. Its direct line is (630) 541-6113.
Continue south on Cass Ave to 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, for the main clinic and X-ray. Both clinics are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM, with free parking. Online check-in is for the Cass Ave clinic.
What happens at a grandchild's visit
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The team at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, is led by board-certified physicians. A clinician checks vital signs, asks what happened and examines the child, explaining each step. If a test will change the plan, we may do a rapid strep test, a flu test, a urine test or an X-ray at Cass Ave.
We then recommend treatment, which may include prescription medicine when appropriate, and list the signs to watch for at home. You can ask us to share visit details with the child's pediatrician. Our pediatric urgent care page explains what we treat.
Insurance for a visiting child, and where else to turn
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The child's own health plan applies, even when the child is staying with you. Plans from other states vary, so call (630) 324-6825 to check. We accept BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare, among others; see cost and insurance. Self-pay visits start at $125.
The American Academy of Pediatrics sends checkups and long-term care to the pediatrician and suggests urgent care for problems that are not life-threatening but should not wait several days. The emergency warning signs are at the bottom of this page; for a baby, also read when to take a baby to urgent care for a fever. Our Oak Brook, IL page covers adult and Medicare care, and neighbors can read our kids' care pages for Oakbrook Terrace, IL and Hinsdale, IL.
Can I take my grandchild to urgent care without a parent there?
A parent or legal guardian needs to consent to a child's care. Ask the parents to call (630) 324-6825 ahead of time to learn what the clinic needs from them, and keep them reachable by phone during the visit in case the clinician has questions.
My grandchild's insurance is from another state. Can they still be seen?
Yes, children from anywhere can be seen. Out-of-state plans vary, so call (630) 324-6825 to check coverage before you come. Self-pay visits start at $125 if the plan is not accepted.
What should I pack for a grandchild's sick visit?
Bring the child's insurance card or a copy, a list of medicines and allergies, the pediatrician's name and phone number, your photo ID and any notes on when symptoms started. A favorite toy or book helps too.
My grandchild hurt an arm at soccer practice. Is an X-ray needed?
It may be, if the arm is swollen, very tender over the bone or hard to move. Keep it still, add a wrapped cold pack and go to 29 N Cass Ave, our only clinic with X-ray. Our clinicians will examine it and decide.
Will you send visit details to my grandchild's pediatrician?
You can ask us to share visit details with the child's pediatrician. Bring the pediatrician's name and phone number so the information goes to the right office.
“This office was absolutely amazing. The staff was so kind and so patient with me. I become very anxious when physical pain or discomfort is happening due to some personal quirks, and everyone was very kind and supportive and just made me feel safe and answered all my questions and concerns. Thank you so much!”
Alma S. · March 2026 · Google★★★★★
“Appreciated the quick service, friendliness, and knowledge of the medical staff. We have now been here multiple times because of great experiences.”
carrie f. · January 2026 · Google★★★★★
“Everything went as smooth as can be with scheduling my virtual appointment. I also called the staff a few times to ask a few questions prior, and they couldn’t be any more friendly. Coming out of my appointment I feel less anxious as I feel they’ve provided the appropriate care that I need. I 100% recommend this provider.”
