Skokie · Licensed center

Tiny Tot Preschool

Medium center, licensed for 59 children.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 17 of its licensing inspections since May 2023.

Of the 859 Chicago-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 22% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Aug 12, 20265 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

1 more from this inspection

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

Jun 8, 20263 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.

May 4, 20261 citation

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

Apr 29, 20261 citation

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

Apr 14, 20261 citation

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

Apr 8, 20261 citation

Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

Mar 20, 20262 citations

Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m)

Mar 13, 202617 citations

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)

13 more from this inspection

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(3)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)(e)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Apr 28, 202511 citations

Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(h)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)

7 more from this inspection

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

May 10, 20242 citations

Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(i)

Apr 12, 20248 citations

Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)

4 more from this inspection

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

Feb 5, 202414 citations

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(a)

10 more from this inspection

Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Dec 22, 20236 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)

2 more from this inspection

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.

Sep 11, 20237 citations

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)

3 more from this inspection

General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

Jul 24, 20232 citations

Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)

Jun 30, 20234 citations

Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.

May 31, 20237 citations

Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)

3 more from this inspection

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(b)
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Illinois DCFS

Last visit: August 12, 2026
On file: 17 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 31, 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.

Aug 2026 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 12, 2026

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

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

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · June 8, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 4, 2026

Outdoor Play Area

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 29, 2026

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 14, 2026

Grouping and Staffing

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 8, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 20, 2026

Outdoor Play Area

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · 407.390(m)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 17 findings

Monitoring visit · March 13, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c) through (f)(3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(f)(3)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Violation substantiated

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (c)(2) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(c)(2)

Equipment and Materials

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

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

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

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

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · April 28, 2025

Personnel Records

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

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

Equipment and Materials

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

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

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · Violation substantiated

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.

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

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

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

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · May 10, 2024

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c) · Repeat violation

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · April 12, 2024

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · 407.70(e)

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(b) · 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 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2024 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · February 5, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (10) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(10)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c) through (f)(3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(c) · 407.370(f)(3)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · Violation substantiated

Equipment and Materials

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

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

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

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · December 22, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(f)(1)

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, CCASEC7.

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · September 11, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 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 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · July 24, 2023

Grouping and Staffing

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · June 30, 2023

Staffing Structure

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

Personnel Records

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 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 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · May 31, 2023

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

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)(1) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 618122 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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

Details

8476756619

Address: 4346 Howard St
License: license issued (il)

Run Tiny Tot Preschool? Correct or add anything here, free.

Add what is missing

Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

State record

From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked October 9, 2026.

Details

Phone, Address — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "TINY TOT PRESCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60076 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 618122).
License — Checked October 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "TINY TOT PRESCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60076 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 618122).

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.