Chicago · Licensed center

Brite New Mind Day Care Center, Inc

Small center, licensed for 40 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 15 of its licensing inspections since June 2013.

Of the 860 Chicago-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 22% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Sep 4, 202613 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

9 more from this inspection

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(j)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Oct 3, 202412 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1)

8 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)

Jul 10, 20235 citations

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)

1 more from this inspection

Special Requirements for School-Age Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(a)

Aug 15, 20227 citations

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i)(1)

3 more from this inspection

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Aug 10, 20212 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)

Dec 6, 20182 citations

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)

Nov 1, 20182 citations

Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)

Oct 25, 20181 citation

Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(e)(3)

Jun 28, 20183 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)

Apr 23, 20182 citations

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)

Jul 31, 20173 citations

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

Sep 16, 20161 citation

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Aug 5, 20161 citation

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(6)

Aug 27, 201511 citations

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)

7 more from this inspection

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(5)

Jun 3, 20133 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: September 4, 2026
On file: 15 visits since June 2013 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was November 3, 2024. 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.

Sep 2026 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · September 4, 2026

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (e)(4) · Violation substantiated

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · Violation substantiated

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(j) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4) · Violation substantiated

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation substantiated

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

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

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · October 3, 2024

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(1) · 407.120(e)(2) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(d)(4)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)(e) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 10, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(a) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · August 15, 2022

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(b)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (11) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11)

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(i)(1) · 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 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · August 10, 2021

Personnel Records

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · December 6, 2018

Organization and Administration

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

Staffing Structure

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · November 1, 2018

Organization and Administration

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(e)(3) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · October 25, 2018

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(e)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 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 28, 2018

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected on site

Personnel Records

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 23, 2018

Staffing Structure

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

Personnel Records

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 31, 2017

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · 407.380(j)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 16, 2016

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 5, 2016

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2015 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · August 27, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Application for Renewal of License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f) · Violation corrected

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(5) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2013 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · June 3, 2013

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4) through (o)(1) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(4) · 407.370(o)(1)

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 469913 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Openings, child care subsidies, tuition, teaching approach, and ratios and staff aren’t on this page.

What it costs

Application fee: $0

A day here

Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Sleep: Flexible feeding and sleeping schedule for infants, following each child's natural rhythm
Updates for parents: Uses the Brightwheel app for real-time updates, photos, videos, and reports
Closed: 10 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
Closed: New Year's & MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, last week of August, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Policies

Enrollment: First-come, first-served enrollment; two weeks' notice given when a spot opens; placement holds last up to three school days; a parent/child interview is required before starting

Details

7739243090

Website: britenewminddaycare.org
Address: 112 E 51st St
License: license issued (il)
Ages they serve: six weeks to twelve years
Established: 2007

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What it costs

Application fee — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org

State record

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

A day here

Sleep, Updates for parents — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org
Hours, Closed — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org

Policies

Enrollment — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "BRITE NEW MIND DAY CARE CENTER, INC" under Provider Name and 60615 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 469913).
Website — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org
Ages they serve, Established — Checked August 2026 britenewminddaycare.org

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