Chicago · Licensed center

Little Green Tree House

Large Creative Curriculum–inspired center, licensed for 162 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 13 of its licensing inspections since June 2016.

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

Dec 2, 202517 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)

13 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
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(q)(2)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(d)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Apr 21, 20252 citations

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(4)

Nov 21, 202410 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)

6 more from this inspection

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)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)

Nov 2, 202312 citations

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

8 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
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)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

Dec 8, 20229 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

5 more from this inspection

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)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)

Oct 29, 20206 citations

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(j)

2 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)(b)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c)

Oct 29, 20198 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)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b)

4 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)(6)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(p)(1)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)

Dec 6, 20181 citation

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)

Jan 19, 20182 citations

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(12)

Nov 17, 20173 citations

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

May 4, 20172 citations

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

Dec 7, 20165 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l)
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)

1 more from this inspection

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

Jun 15, 20162 citations

Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(5)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(b)(4)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: December 2, 2025
On file: 13 visits since June 2016 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was December 30, 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.

Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 17 findings

Monitoring visit · December 2, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Equipment and Materials

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

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · 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 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 21, 2025

Grouping and Staffing

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(4) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2024 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · November 21, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected

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

Organization and Administration

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · November 2, 2023

Personnel Records

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

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(c) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · December 8, 2022

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)

Personnel Records

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

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2020 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · October 29, 2020

Equipment and Materials

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a) · 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(e)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · October 29, 2019

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(p)(1) · 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 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · December 6, 2018

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · January 19, 2018

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(12) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · November 17, 2017

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(a)(3) · Violation corrected

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · May 4, 2017

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 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · December 7, 2016

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)

Organization and Administration

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

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, CCASEC4.

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2016 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · June 15, 2016

Hand Washing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(5) through (b)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(5) · 407.320(b)(4)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 545571 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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

How they teach

Creative Curriculum–inspired and play-based

“We follow aspects of Creative and Themed Based curriculum.”

A day here

Outdoors: Multiple daily opportunities for indoor and outdoor play
Sleep: toddler and older programs have scheduled rest time from 12:00-2:30pm
Schedule: full-time, part-time

Details

3124929876

Website: littlegreentreehouse.com
Address: 1929 N Halsted St
License: license issued (il)
Ages they serve: 6 weeks through 5 years
Ownership: For-profit

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How they teach

Approach — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com/about-us/curriculum
Approach — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com/about-us

State record

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

A day here

Outdoors — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com
Sleep, Schedule — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com

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 "LITTLE GREEN TREE HOUSE" under Provider Name and 60614 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 545571).
Website — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com
Ages they serve — Checked August 2026 littlegreentreehouse.com
Ownership — Checked October 2026 data.cityofchicago.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.