Chicago · Licensed center

Smart From The Start Armitage LLC

Large center, licensed for 143 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 18 of its 24 licensing inspections since May 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

May 13, 20266 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)

2 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)

Mar 31, 20256 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)

2 more from this inspection

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(c)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(i)

Mar 28, 20258 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f)

4 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

Oct 29, 20242 citations

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

May 10, 202316 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)

12 more from this inspection

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(n)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a)

Jul 21, 202215 citations

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)

11 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(r)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(h)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(5)
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)

Apr 11, 20222 citations

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

Sep 27, 2021No rules cited

Apr 30, 2021No rules cited

Jun 24, 2019No rules cited

Mar 28, 20194 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)

Apr 11, 20181 citation

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

Jun 22, 2017No rules cited

Jun 5, 2017No rules cited

Apr 10, 20179 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)

5 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14)

Mar 3, 2017No rules cited

Apr 22, 20166 citations

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(g)

2 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(h)

Mar 31, 20153 citations

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

Dec 5, 20147 citations

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(2)
Animals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(f)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e)

3 more from this inspection

Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)(f)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8)

May 30, 20146 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(b)
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)(h)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

2 more from this inspection

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

Apr 17, 20137 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)

3 more from this inspection

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(p)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)

Jul 24, 20121 citation

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

Jun 29, 20124 citations

Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)

May 25, 20124 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(4)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: May 13, 2026
On file: 24 visits since May 2012 — 6 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was June 12, 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 6 findings

Monitoring visit · May 13, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 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 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · March 31, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(c) through (h) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(c) · 407.310(h)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c) · 407.360(d)

Organization and Administration

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · March 28, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (11) · Violation corrected

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

Personnel Records

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f) · 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 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 29, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · 407.330(i)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 16 findings

Monitoring visit · May 10, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (n) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(1)(c) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(7) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(n)

Napping and Sleeping

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a) · 407.350(f)

Organization and Administration

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

Staffing Structure

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · July 21, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (r) · Violation corrected · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(7) · 407.370(r)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(b) through (f) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(b) · 407.310(f)

Napping and Sleeping

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) through (j) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · 407.350(j)

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) through (h) · Violation substantiated

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(5) · Violation substantiated

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a) · Violation substantiated

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 11, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2019 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · March 28, 2019

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 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 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 11, 2018

Grouping and Staffing

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

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Jun 2017 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2017 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · April 10, 2017

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation substantiated

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

Equipment and Materials

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

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2017 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · April 22, 2016

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7) through (o)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(g) · 407.370(o)(1)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Equipment and Materials

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

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Mar 2015 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · March 31, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Dec 2014 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · December 5, 2014

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected

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

Napping and Sleeping

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · 407.350(f)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · Violation corrected

Animals

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(2) · Violation corrected

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May 2014 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · May 30, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · April 17, 2013

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(e) through (p) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(e) · 407.330(g) · 407.330(p)

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(e)(1)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) · Violation corrected

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Jul 2012 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 24, 2012

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

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Jun 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · June 29, 2012

Napping and Sleeping

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · 407.350(f)

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) · Violation corrected

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May 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 25, 2012

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) through (k)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · 407.330(g) · 407.330(k)(4)

Grouping and Staffing

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 512000 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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Website: smartfromthestart.net
Address: 4135 W Armitage Ave
License: license issued (il)
Ages they serve: six weeks to age 5

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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.