Bright Start Child Care & Preschool, Inc

Center · Homewood · 1800 Ridge Rd

What kind of place is this?

Size 120 children licensed
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status License issued (IL)
Phone 7089229000
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Illinois DCFS

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · September 25, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Correction due October 25, 2025

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due October 25, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due October 25, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Correction due October 25, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due October 25, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250 · Correction due October 25, 2025

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

DCFS compliance lookup

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · September 21, 2023

Corrected · Correction due October 13, 2023

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due October 13, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due October 13, 2023

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due October 13, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Correction due October 13, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5) · Correction due October 13, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due October 13, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due October 13, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due October 13, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due October 13, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

DCFS compliance lookup

Jan 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 12, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)

Health Requirements for Children

DCFS compliance lookup

Jul 2022 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due August 27, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due August 27, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due August 27, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due August 27, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Correction due August 27, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5) · Correction due August 27, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due August 27, 2022

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · Correction due August 27, 2022

Cited: FHSEC305

DCFS compliance lookup

Sep 2020 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · September 15, 2020

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Correction due October 15, 2020

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due October 15, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due October 15, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5) · Correction due October 15, 2020

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Correction due October 15, 2020

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10) · Correction due October 15, 2020

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due October 15, 2020

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

DCFS compliance lookup

Aug 2019 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · August 23, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due September 20, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due September 20, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due September 20, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due September 20, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due September 20, 2019

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Correction due September 20, 2019

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(3) · Correction due September 20, 2019

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · Correction due September 20, 2019

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · Correction due September 20, 2019

Cited: FHSEC305

DCFS compliance lookup

Feb 2019 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 14, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Correction due March 4, 2019

Health Requirements for Children

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2018 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · June 6, 2018

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due June 14, 2018

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due June 14, 2018

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due June 14, 2018

Personnel Records

DCFS compliance lookup

Dec 2017 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 22, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Correction due January 31, 2018

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due January 31, 2018

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j) · Correction due January 31, 2018

Nutrition and Meal Service

DCFS compliance lookup

Dec 2017 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 18, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Correction due December 20, 2017

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

DCFS compliance lookup

Nov 2017 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 8, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due November 10, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Correction due November 10, 2017

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

DCFS compliance lookup

Oct 2017 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · October 4, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1)

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)

Guidance and Discipline

DCFS compliance lookup

Sep 2017 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · September 18, 2017

Corrected · Correction due October 18, 2017

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due October 18, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due October 18, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due October 18, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due October 18, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due October 18, 2017

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · Correction due October 18, 2017

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · Correction due October 18, 2017

Cited: FHSEC305

DCFS compliance lookup

Mar 2017 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 10, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) · Correction due March 17, 2017

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(2) · Correction due March 17, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

DCFS compliance lookup

Sep 2016 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2016

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Correction due June 30, 2017

Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Correction due June 30, 2017

Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Correction due June 30, 2017

Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) · Correction due June 30, 2017

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

DCFS compliance lookup

Jul 2015 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2015

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due August 18, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due August 18, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due August 18, 2015

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due August 18, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

DCFS compliance lookup

May 2015 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · May 8, 2015

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Correction due June 8, 2015

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Correction due June 8, 2015

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e) · Correction due June 8, 2015

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Correction due June 8, 2015

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

DCFS compliance lookup

Dec 2014 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 19, 2014

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due January 19, 2015

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Correction due January 19, 2015

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1) · Correction due January 19, 2015

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

DCFS compliance lookup

Aug 2014 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · August 7, 2014

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due September 7, 2014

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Correction due September 7, 2014

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due September 7, 2014

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(d) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Students and Youth Aides

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due September 7, 2014

Guidance and Discipline

DCFS compliance lookup

Jul 2012 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 17, 2012

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due August 17, 2012

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due August 17, 2012

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due August 17, 2012

Guidance and Discipline

DCFS compliance lookup

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