Crystal Lake · Licensed center

Kindercare Learning Centers 301778

Large center, licensed for 181 children.
A KinderCare center. KinderCare is a public company whose majority stockholder is Partners Group, a private-equity firm.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 22 of its 25 licensing inspections since April 2011.

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 15, 202612 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)

8 more from this inspection

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)(4)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)

Jun 17, 2025No rules cited

Jun 10, 20258 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
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(c)(7)

4 more from this inspection

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

Feb 10, 20259 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Background Checks for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20)
Staffing Structure — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)

5 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h)
Nutrition and Meal Service — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

Sep 27, 2024No rules cited

Aug 29, 20245 citations

General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
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)

1 more from this inspection

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)

Jul 23, 20241 citation

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(l)

Jun 17, 20241 citation

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b)

May 14, 2024No rules cited

Dec 20, 20236 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)

2 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)

Jun 26, 20232 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)

Jun 28, 20224 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(3)

Jan 13, 20221 citation

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(4)

Nov 12, 20201 citation

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

Feb 27, 20204 citations

Purpose and Applicability — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.40(j)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

Aug 8, 20195 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)(e)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)

1 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)

Jul 16, 20195 citations

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(8)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(3)

1 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(i)

May 29, 20183 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

May 4, 20182 citations

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

Oct 31, 20171 citation

Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2)

Aug 18, 20172 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l)

Apr 29, 20165 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j)

1 more from this inspection

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)

May 5, 20151 citation

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

May 29, 20134 citations

Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i)

Apr 27, 20114 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: May 15, 2026
On file: 25 visits since April 2011 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was June 14, 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 12 findings

Monitoring visit · May 15, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(2) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (8) · Violation substantiated

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation substantiated

Outdoor Play Area

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · June 10, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Violation corrected

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · February 10, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) through (11) · Violation corrected

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(11)

Staffing Structure — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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

Background Checks for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20) · 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(h) · Violation corrected

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

Nutrition and Meal Service — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 29, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) through (11) · Violation corrected

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(11)

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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.

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 23, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · June 17, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · December 20, 2023

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(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 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · June 26, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · June 28, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(3)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · January 13, 2022

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(4) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · November 12, 2020

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · February 27, 2020

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

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) through (r) · Violation corrected

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)

Purpose and Applicability — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.40(j) · Violation corrected

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 8, 2019

Guidance and Discipline

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) through (c)(6)(e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 407.270(c)(6)(e)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 16, 2019

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) through (h)(8) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · 407.210(f)(4) · 407.210(h)(8)

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(3) · Violation corrected on site

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · May 29, 2018

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 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 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · May 4, 2018

Program Requirements for All Ages

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) through (r) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · October 31, 2017

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · August 18, 2017

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (l) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(l)

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Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · April 29, 2016

Outdoor Play Area

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j) through (l)(2) · Violation corrected

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 5, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 29, 2013

Program Requirements for All Ages

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) through (r) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) · 407.200(i) · 407.200(r)

Grouping and Staffing

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2011 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · April 27, 2011

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (6) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Violation corrected

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Address: 645 Dakota St
License: license issued (il)

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State record

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

Details

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 "KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS 301778" under Provider Name and 60012 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 415957).
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.