Aurora · Licensed center

Aurora Montessori School

Large center, licensed for 155 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

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.

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: 16 of 16 cited something

Chicago-area centers: the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine 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: September 15, 2026
On file: 16 visits since October 2010 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 25, 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.

Sep 2026 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · September 15, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected on site · Repeat violation

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

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(l) through (5)(c) · Violation substantiated

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

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Repeat violation

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Repeat violation

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected on site

Guidance and Discipline

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2025 Monitoring visit 18 findings

Monitoring visit · October 29, 2025

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(9) through (i)(2)(e) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(9) · 407.250(i)(1)(f) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(2)(e)

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Repeat violation

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) through (e) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · 407.360(e)

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Repeat violation

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · October 10, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(6)

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · 407.330(j)(5) · 407.330(k)

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a)(1) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(3) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 25, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · October 31, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 13, 2021

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 14, 2020

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · October 11, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2018 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · September 24, 2018

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

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

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

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Rule cited again

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (e) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(e)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 31, 2017

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 15, 2016

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2014 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · August 27, 2014

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (b) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Rule cited again

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2013 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · October 22, 2013

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (b) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b)

Staffing Structure

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2012 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 18, 2012

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (b) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2011 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · August 30, 2011

Personnel Records

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(b)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2010 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 27, 2010

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 352192 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 visits).

Details

6308984346

Address: 3180 N Aurora Rd
License: pending renewal application (rn)

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All checked August 2026.

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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 "AURORA MONTESSORI SCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60502 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 352192).