Homewood · Licensed center

Bright Start Child Care & Preschool, Inc

Large center, licensed for 120 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 20 of its 28 licensing inspections since July 2012.

Of the 860 Chicago-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 78% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 22% had rules cited at all of them.

Licensing inspections

Nov 7, 2025No rules cited

Sep 25, 20256 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)

2 more from this inspection

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)

May 28, 2025No rules cited

Apr 24, 2025No rules cited

Apr 2, 2025No rules cited

Nov 3, 2023No rules cited

Sep 21, 202310 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

6 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Jan 12, 20231 citation

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)

Jul 28, 20228 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)

4 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Sep 15, 20207 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)

3 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10)

Sep 3, 2020No rules cited

Aug 23, 20199 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)

5 more from this inspection

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Feb 14, 20191 citation

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)

Jun 6, 20183 citations

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)

Dec 22, 20173 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)

Dec 18, 20171 citation

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3)

Nov 8, 20172 citations

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

Oct 4, 20174 citations

Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)

Sep 18, 20178 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)

4 more from this inspection

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Apr 21, 2017No rules cited

Mar 10, 20172 citations

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(2)

Sep 19, 20164 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1)
Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)

Jul 28, 20159 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

5 more from this inspection

Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)

May 8, 20154 citations

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c)

Dec 19, 20143 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1)

Aug 7, 20149 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

5 more from this inspection

Students and Youth Aides
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(d)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)

Nov 1, 2012No rules cited

Jul 17, 20128 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

4 more from this inspection

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: November 7, 2025
On file: 28 visits since July 2012 — 8 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was October 25, 2025. Illinois DCFS does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious: Illinois DCFS does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Illinois DCFS cites each subsection of a rule separately, so one audit of a filing cabinet can produce ten citations. It publishes the rule’s title and a correction deadline, but no description of what was observed.

Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · September 25, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250 · Violation corrected on site

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · September 21, 2023

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d)

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · January 12, 2023

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · July 28, 2022

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · September 15, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(b)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2020 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · August 23, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · 407.390(i)(3)

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 14, 2019

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · June 6, 2018

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3)

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · December 22, 2017

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · December 18, 2017

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · November 8, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · October 4, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1) · Violation corrected

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · September 18, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2017 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 10, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(2) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2016 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · September 19, 2016

Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation substantiated

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2015 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 28, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (7) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2015 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 8, 2015

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2014 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · December 19, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (o)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(o)(1)

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7089229000

Address: 1800 Ridge Rd
License: license issued (il)

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All checked August 2026.

State record

From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Phone, Address, License sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "BRIGHT START CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL, INC" under Provider Name and 60430 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 417159).

Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.