Elgin · Licensed center

Kinder Care Learning Centers 000235

Large center, licensed for 132 children.
A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 33 of its 36 licensing inspections since March 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

May 8, 20263 citations

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Jan 13, 20269 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)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)

5 more from this inspection

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

Dec 15, 20252 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)

Sep 4, 20251 citation

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

Aug 14, 20253 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

Jul 16, 20255 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)

1 more from this inspection

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1)

May 9, 20259 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

5 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Feb 27, 20252 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)

Jan 23, 202515 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)

11 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
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 22, 20248 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)

4 more from this inspection

Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)

Mar 7, 202412 citations

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3)

8 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Feb 6, 202440 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1)

36 more from this inspection

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(e)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(3)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(t)(2)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(8)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
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)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(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 8, 20243 citations

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)

Dec 6, 20233 citations

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

Nov 3, 20237 citations

Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(2)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(3)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(n)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(f)

3 more from this inspection

Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(1)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(4)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(5)

Oct 2, 20232 citations

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

Sep 25, 20232 citations

Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)(2)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Aug 25, 20231 citation

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Aug 15, 20238 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(q)(2)

4 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(r)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

Mar 13, 20236 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)

2 more from this inspection

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Feb 9, 20231 citation

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

May 12, 2022No rules cited

Jan 31, 20223 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)

Apr 15, 2021No rules cited

Jan 25, 20219 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)

5 more from this inspection

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Sep 17, 20202 citations

Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(1)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)(2)

Mar 5, 20202 citations

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)

Oct 3, 2019No rules cited

Feb 15, 20191 citation

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)

Jan 30, 20184 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)

Jan 12, 20183 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

Mar 6, 201711 citations

Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)

7 more from this inspection

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)
Animals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(e)

Mar 17, 20141 citation

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

Mar 28, 20135 citations

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)(e)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a)

1 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e)

Jun 28, 201144 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(a)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(1)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(2)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(3)

40 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(1)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(c)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(6)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(7)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)(8)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h)
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)(4)

Mar 19, 20107 citations

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

3 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: May 8, 2026
On file: 36 visits since March 2010 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was February 13, 2026. 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.

May 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · May 8, 2026

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

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

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 450619 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · January 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

5 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)(7) · 407.100(f)

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450619 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · December 15, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Violation corrected on site

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Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 4, 2025

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

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Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · August 14, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Rule cited again

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Jul 2025 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 16, 2025

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(g)

Staffing Structure

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Violation corrected on site

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May 2025 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (5) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Rule cited again

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

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Rule cited again

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

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Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · February 27, 2025

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Violation substantiated

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Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · January 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

5 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(f)

Health Requirements for Children

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)

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)

Napping and Sleeping

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · 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 450619 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · April 22, 2024

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(e)(1)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) through (11) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(11)

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(r) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Violation corrected on site

Equipment and Materials

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

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Mar 2024 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (10) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) through (2) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · 407.390(i)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · Rule cited again

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Rule cited again

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

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Feb 2024 Monitoring visit 40 findings

Monitoring visit · February 6, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Guidance and Discipline

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) · 407.270(a)(2) · 407.270(a)(3) · 407.270(a)(4) · 407.270(a)(5)

Health Requirements for Children

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (10) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)

Personnel Records

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

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(2)(e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(2)(b) · 407.250(i)(2)(e)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) through (k)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · 407.340(a)(5) · 407.340(k)(2)

Outdoor Play Area

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · 407.390(l)(1) · 407.390(l)(2)

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) through (i) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(i)

Nutrition and Meal Service

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) through (j)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · 407.330(j)(3)

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (j)(8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(j)(8)

Grouping and Staffing

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(t)(2) · 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

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Jan 2024 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · January 8, 2024

Staffing Structure

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

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Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · December 6, 2023

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

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Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · November 3, 2023

Hand Washing

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(1) · 407.320(c)(2) · 407.320(c)(3) · 407.320(c)(4) · 407.320(c)(5)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(f) · Violation corrected

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Oct 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 2, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again

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Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 25, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)(2) · Violation corrected

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Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 25, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

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

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Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · August 15, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (r)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(q)(2) · 407.370(r)(3)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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 substantiated

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

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Mar 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · March 13, 2023

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)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 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

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Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 9, 2023

Grouping and Staffing

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

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May 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · January 31, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected

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Apr 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2021 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · January 25, 2021

Health Requirements for Children

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (d) · Violation substantiated

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

Personnel Records

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

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

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

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Address: 2485 South St
License: license issued (il)

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

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Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTERS 000235" under Provider Name and 60124 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 450619).
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm

From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov

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.