Villa Park · Licensed center
1st Garden Childcare Center
A center in Villa Park, licensed for 73 children. The state cited something at 13 of 13 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Medium center. 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.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 13 of 13 cited something
Across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 visits).
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- April 20, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since July 2017 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 7, 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.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 22 findings
Monitoring visit · April 20, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) through (d) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 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)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(g) · Violation substantiated
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2025 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · May 14, 2025
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(f)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation substantiated
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Violation substantiated
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Violation substantiated
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2024 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · May 24, 2024
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(3) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(3) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7)
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(k)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · 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 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · April 24, 2023
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)
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(d) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2022 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · May 11, 2022
Nutrition and Meal Service
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) through (k)(3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · 407.330(h) · 407.330(k)(2) · 407.330(k)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(f)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation substantiated
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2021 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · May 6, 2021
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(f) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · May 30, 2019
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · Violation corrected on site
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 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 558592 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 13, 2018
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2018 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · May 11, 2018
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(i)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330 · Violation corrected on site
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · October 13, 2017
Napping and Sleeping
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) through (i)(4) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · 407.350(i)(1) · 407.350(i)(4)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150 · Violation corrected on site
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)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · August 24, 2017
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)
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)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Rule cited again
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · July 28, 2017
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) through (o) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · 407.70(o)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 18 findings
Monitoring visit · July 27, 2017
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
8 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (f)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(f) · 407.260(f)(1)(a) · 407.260(f)(1)(b) · 407.260(f)(1)(c) · 407.260(f)(2) · 407.260(f)(3) · 407.260(f)(4)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(1) · 407.190(d)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · 407.200(p)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(f)(1)
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
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 558592 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 6302791321
- Address
- 107 S Villa Ave
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "1ST GARDEN CHILDCARE CENTER" under Provider Name and 60181 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 558592).