Chicago · Licensed center

Little Leaders Of Tomorrow Day Care Ctr

Medium center, licensed for 84 children.
Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 13 of its 19 licensing inspections since July 2012.

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

Jun 24, 20261 citation

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

May 18, 202627 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(9)(b)

23 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m)
Transportation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)

May 20, 202523 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)

19 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
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(b)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Jun 17, 2024No rules cited

May 29, 20241 citation

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

Apr 12, 202413 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)

9 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1)
Animals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

May 5, 20231 citation

Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)

Apr 14, 20238 citations

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1)

4 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)

Aug 11, 2022No rules cited

Feb 14, 20224 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

Jan 3, 2022No rules cited

Mar 29, 20217 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(f)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)

3 more from this inspection

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

May 3, 20191 citation

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

Oct 12, 2018No rules cited

Jun 6, 2018No rules cited

Jan 24, 2017No rules cited

Apr 14, 20161 citation

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

Apr 29, 20145 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(j)

1 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4)

Jul 19, 20125 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)

1 more from this inspection

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: June 24, 2026
On file: 19 visits since July 2012 — 6 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 24, 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.

Jun 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · June 24, 2026

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2026 Monitoring visit 27 findings

Monitoring visit · May 18, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(2) · Violation substantiated · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(9)(b) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) through (p) · Violation substantiated · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · 407.200(d)(8) · 407.200(m) · 407.200(p)

Health Requirements for Children

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(d)

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (l) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(k)(1) · 407.330(l)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected on site

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected on site

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(2) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation substantiated

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation substantiated

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Rule cited again

Outdoor Play Area

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 23 findings

Monitoring visit · May 20, 2025

Personnel Records

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

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8) through (p) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8) · 407.200(m) · 407.200(p)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) through (p) · Violation substantiated

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) through (5) · Violation substantiated

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

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation

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

Outdoor Play Area

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

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

Organization and Administration

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · 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 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

May 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 29, 2024

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · April 12, 2024

Personnel Records

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Animals

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(b) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · 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 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 5, 2023

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · April 14, 2023

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) · Violation corrected on site

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · February 14, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2021 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · March 29, 2021

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(f)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 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 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 3, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2018 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2018 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2017 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 14, 2016

Personnel Records

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2014 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · April 29, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4) through (10) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4) · 407.370(e)(10)

Personnel Records

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2012 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 19, 2012

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(7) · 407.370(o)(2)

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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Details

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Address: 301 N Mayfield Ave
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 July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CTR" under Provider Name and 60644 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 415323).
Who runs it — Checked October 2026 projects.propublica.org

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