Walk-in urgent care for children and teens at Urgent Care Center of Westmont in Westmont, IL. We treat fevers, sore throats, ear pain, coughs and minor injuries, and help parents know when a child needs the ER. Same-day walk-in visits, no appointment needed.
When your child is sick or hurt and the pediatrician's office is closed or booked, urgent care can help with many common problems. Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, sees children and teens for illnesses like colds, coughs, sore throats, ear pain and the flu, and for minor injuries like sprains, small cuts and minor burns. Board-certified physicians lead our team.
Some problems need an emergency room instead. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises calling 911 if you believe your child is in danger, even if you are not sure what is wrong. The list below will help you decide.
Vomiting and diarrhea, with a check for dehydration
Rashes, bug bites and mild allergic reactions
Sprains, minor cuts and minor burns
Small objects in the ear, nose or skin
How we care for kids at our Westmont, IL clinic
We talk with you and your child, check vital signs and do an exam. We explain each step to both of you. Depending on the problem, a provider may order a strep or flu test, lab work, or an X-ray at our main clinic on Cass Ave. You leave with a care plan and clear signs to watch for at home.
We share visit details with your child's pediatrician when you ask, so your child's regular doctor stays in the loop. We also offer school and sports physicals and immunizations.
You can walk in during open hours or check in online before you arrive. We are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, and inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, both in Westmont, IL 60559.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Coverage for your child's visit depends on your plan, so please call (630) 324-6825 to confirm before your visit. See the full list on our cost and insurance page.
No insurance? We offer flat, upfront self-pay urgent care pricing. Ask our front desk what your visit and any tests will cost before we start.
Pediatrician or urgent care? A quick guide
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Based on the AAP parent guide to urgent care, the ER and the pediatrician
Situation
Usually a fit for
Well-child checkup, ADHD medicine refill, asthma or diabetes follow-up
Your pediatrician
Ear pain that may be an infection
Urgent care or your pediatrician
Sprained ankle with swelling or bruising
Urgent care, with X-ray at our Cass Ave clinic
A cut that may need stitches
Urgent care
Flu symptoms in a child who is drinking, peeing normally and breathing comfortably
Urgent care or your pediatrician
Fever for more than 3 days without improvement, or fever with ear pain, sore throat or a worsening cough
Take clear, well-lit photos of a rash that changes, so the clinician can see how it looked at its worst.
Keep a simple fever log: the time, the temperature, how you took it and any medicine you gave.
Note how much your child is drinking and how often they pee.
Bring your child's asthma action plan and inhaler if they have one.
Pack a comfort item, a snack for after the visit, and a book or charged phone.
Tell your child what will happen in simple words, and avoid promising 'no shots' if you are not sure.
The AAP notes that a calm, playful child is generally less worrying than a child who is limp or very sleepy, whatever the thermometer says. Tell us how your child has been acting, not just the numbers. Walk in or check in online.
What urgent care is not designed for
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The AAP explains that urgent care is not meant for ongoing or complex needs, such as ADHD medicine refills, long-term asthma, diabetes or heart condition management, or full mental health assessments. Those belong with your child's pediatrician or a behavioral health provider, who keep the full history and know your child's baseline.
Use the dosing cup or syringe that comes with the medicine, not a kitchen spoon.
Dose by your child's weight when the label gives a weight chart.
Do not give aspirin to children or teens.
Antibiotics do not work on colds, flu or most sore throats, and they have side effects. The CDC advises using them only when needed and exactly as prescribed.
Never share leftover antibiotics or give a sibling's prescription.
Should I bring my baby with a fever to urgent care?
If your baby is younger than 3 months and has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, call your pediatrician or go to the nearest emergency room right away, as the AAP advises.
When should I call about a fever in an older child?
The AAP suggests calling your pediatrician if a fever lasts more than 24 hours in a child under 2, or more than 3 days in an older child, or sooner if your child seems very ill.
Can you do school and sports physicals?
Yes. We offer school physicals and sports physicals. Bring any forms from the school or league.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in during open hours, or check in online to hold your place.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER for kids?
For the same minor problem, urgent care is usually less expensive than an emergency room, the AAP notes. Your cost depends on your plan. Self-pay visits start at $125. See cost and insurance or call (630) 324-6825 to check your child's plan.
Can urgent care stitch my child's cut?
Many cuts can be closed at urgent care. A clinician checks how deep the cut is and where it is, then decides how to close it and explains wound care at home. See cuts and laceration treatment.
Can urgent care check my child for a urine infection?
Let us know at check-in. Our team explains each step in plain words before doing it, and younger children can often sit on a parent's lap for much of the exam. A favorite toy or show on a phone can help too.
“I had to visit the clinic on a Saturday and they were super fast, clean, kind and got me in and out of there fast even with an almost full waiting room! Michael at the front desk was super helpful and went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of and comfortable until I could be seen by the doctor. Definitely 5 star care!!”
Kelly M. · July 2026 · Google★★★★★
“Fast and very nice and efficient people there. I appreciated their attention to detail.”
J G. · May 2026 · Google★★★★★
“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!”
