Chicago · Licensed center

Carole Robertson Center For Le

Large Creative Curriculum center, licensed for 238 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 16 of its 29 licensing inspections since July 2010.

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

Apr 27, 20261 citation

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Jun 27, 202521 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

17 more from this inspection

Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(m)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(7)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

May 21, 20253 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(f)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l)

Oct 10, 202414 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)

10 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(q)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(t)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Mar 5, 2024No rules cited

Aug 29, 2023No rules cited

Apr 12, 2023No rules cited

Sep 14, 2022No rules cited

Jun 28, 2022No rules cited

Jun 9, 202214 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)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b)

10 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
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)(6)

Dec 17, 2021No rules cited

Sep 27, 2021No rules cited

Aug 3, 20216 citations

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

2 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

May 14, 2021No rules cited

Aug 27, 2020No rules cited

Mar 11, 2020No rules cited

Dec 18, 2019No rules cited

Nov 6, 2019No rules cited

Sep 13, 2019No rules cited

Jun 21, 20197 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

3 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Jul 12, 20181 citation

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

Dec 21, 20171 citation

Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)

Jul 5, 20179 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(j)

5 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)

Jun 20, 20168 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f)

4 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)

Apr 17, 20151 citation

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Jun 18, 20149 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)

5 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2)

Jun 15, 201211 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(b)

7 more from this inspection

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(i)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

May 27, 201113 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)

9 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(i)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(e)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)

Jul 7, 20107 citations

Swimming and Wading
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.290(f)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(3)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)

3 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: April 27, 2026
On file: 29 visits since July 2010 — 13 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 14, 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.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 27, 2026

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2025 Monitoring visit 21 findings

Monitoring visit · June 27, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (i) · Violation corrected

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) through (m) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · 407.130(m)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (5) · Violation corrected

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) through (e) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · 407.360(e)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

Organization and Administration

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(7) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) · 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 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · May 21, 2025

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(f) through (l) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(f) · 407.70(l)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · October 10, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (t)(2) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f) · 407.370(q)(1) · 407.370(t)(2)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected

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

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · 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 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2022 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · June 9, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (c) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(c)

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2021 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · August 3, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2020 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2020 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Dec 2019 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2019 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2019 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · June 21, 2019

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 12, 2018

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 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 21, 2017

Guidance and Discipline

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 5, 2017

Personnel Records

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70 · Violation corrected

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · Violation corrected

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2016 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · June 20, 2016

Personnel Records

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 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 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 17, 2015

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 128376 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Showing 25 of 29 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.

Openings, child care subsidies, cost, ratios and staff, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Creative Curriculum, play-based and STEAM

“Creative Curriculum, a best-practices ECE curriculum used by Center educators.”

A day here

Meals: nutritious snacks and baby formula provided through the Home Visiting program
Diapers: diapers provided through the Home Visiting program
Calendar: Year round
Schedule: full-day

Details

3122437300

Website: carolerobertsoncenter.org
Address: 2929 W 19th St
License: pending renewal application (rn)
Ages they serve: 6 weeks to 17 years of age
Established: 1976

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How they teach

Approach — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.org/…/CRCL-Annual-Report-2025-Final-Web.pdf
Approach — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.org/programs

State record

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

A day here

Meals, Diapers, Calendar, Schedule — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.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 "CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LE" under Provider Name and 60623 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 128376).
Website — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.org
Ages they serve — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.org
Established — Checked August 2026 carolerobertsoncenter.org
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 projects.propublica.org

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.