Chicago · Licensed center

The Children's Center Inc

Large center, licensed for 161 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 13 of its 16 licensing inspections since January 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

Jan 17, 2024No rules cited

Jun 13, 2023No rules cited

May 2, 20227 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

3 more from this inspection

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Apr 22, 20223 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(b)
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Jan 25, 2022No rules cited

May 28, 20211 citation

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

Jul 19, 20193 citations

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

Jul 25, 20185 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)

1 more from this inspection

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

Jun 30, 20178 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)

4 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
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Jul 1, 20161 citation

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

Oct 21, 20155 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)

1 more from this inspection

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2)

Aug 30, 20132 citations

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

Dec 26, 20125 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)

1 more from this inspection

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

Jun 8, 20115 citations

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19)

1 more from this inspection

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

Aug 18, 20109 citations

Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)

5 more from this inspection

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)

Jan 21, 20105 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)

1 more from this inspection

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: January 17, 2024
On file: 16 visits since January 2010 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was June 1, 2022. 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.

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

May 2022 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · May 2, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(8)

Organization and Administration

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) · 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 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · April 22, 2022

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 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

May 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 28, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 19, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 25, 2018

Personnel Records

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · 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 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · June 30, 2017

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)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 1, 2016

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2015 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · October 21, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · 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 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2013 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · August 30, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2012 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · December 26, 2012

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

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

Equipment and Materials

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2011 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · June 8, 2011

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (f)(19) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(f)(19)

Organization and Administration

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2010 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · August 18, 2010

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

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

Outdoor Play Area

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2010 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · January 21, 2010

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270 · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330 · Violation corrected

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) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 001036 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Openings, child care subsidies, cost, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

A day here

Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

7732645171

Website: childrenscenterchicago.org
Address: 12803 S Halsted St
License: license issued (il)

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State record

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

A day here

Hours — Checked August 2026 childrenscenterchicago.org

Details

Phone, Address — Checked July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "THE CHILDREN'S CENTER INC" under Provider Name and 60628 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 001036).
Website — Checked July 2026 childrenscenterchicago.org
License — Checked October 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "THE CHILDREN'S CENTER INC" under Provider Name and 60628 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 001036).

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.