Aurora · Licensed center
Aurora Early Learning Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 148 children.
Program news
The state’s license allowed 162 children in August. Since October it allows 148.
From the state’s licensing record. Shortlist last read it on November 8, 2026.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 14 of its 17 licensing inspections since October 2012.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 12, 20263 citations
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
Sep 16, 20256 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Nov 18, 20242 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g)
Sep 17, 20243 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Sep 11, 20242 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g)
Aug 28, 202315 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(17)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
- Jun 16, 2021Nothing cited
Sep 29, 20203 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)
Oct 25, 20198 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
- Jul 26, 2018Nothing cited
Feb 28, 20179 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(4)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(g)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(5)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(o)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(f)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(g)
Apr 21, 20163 citations
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Jul 15, 201514 citations
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Substitutes — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Substitutes — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.170(b)
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
May 1, 20152 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
- Jan 14, 2015Nothing cited
Mar 20, 20142 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(3)
Oct 9, 20121 citation
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
The state cited rules at 14 of this center's 17 inspections. Most Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: 78% of 868.
How all 868 Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 868 Chicago-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some78%This center
- All22%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- August 12, 2026
- On file
- 17 visits since October 2012 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 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.
Aug 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · August 12, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · 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 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · September 16, 2025
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 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
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · November 18, 2024
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · September 17, 2024
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · September 11, 2024
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 15 findings
Monitoring visit · August 28, 2023
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j) · 407.390(l)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(17) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(2) · 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 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · September 29, 2020
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · October 25, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (5) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 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 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2017 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · February 28, 2017
Program Requirements for All Ages
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(1) through (o) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(1) · 407.200(n)(2) · 407.200(n)(4) · 407.200(n)(5) · 407.200(o)
Guidance and Discipline
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(f) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(f) · 407.270(g)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(g) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 21, 2016
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(d)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2015 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · July 15, 2015
Personnel Records — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d)
Substitutes — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.170(b) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2015 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 1, 2015
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2014 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 20, 2014
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2012 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 9, 2012
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508717 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- (630) 256-7700
- Address
- 525 College Ave, Aurora, 60505
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State record
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 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 "AURORA EARLY LEARNING CENTER" under Provider Name and 60505 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 508717).
- License — Checked October 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "AURORA EARLY LEARNING CENTER" under Provider Name and 60505 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 508717).
- Ages on the license — Checked November 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "AURORA EARLY LEARNING CENTER" under Provider Name and 60505 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 508717).
Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,948 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.