Homewood · Licensed center
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool, Inc
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 120 children.
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 22 of its 29 licensing inspections since July 2012.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 23, 202610 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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)(6)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Nov 7, 20251 citation
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Sep 25, 20256 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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(e)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250
- May 28, 2025Nothing cited
- Apr 24, 2025Nothing cited
- Apr 2, 2025Nothing cited
- Nov 3, 2023Nothing cited
Sep 21, 202310 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
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(e)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
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.
Jan 12, 20231 citation
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)
Jul 28, 20228 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
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)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Sep 15, 20207 citations
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
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)(5)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
- Sep 3, 2020Nothing cited
Aug 23, 20199 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
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)(4)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(3)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Feb 14, 20191 citation
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)
Jun 6, 20183 citations
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Dec 22, 20173 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)
Dec 18, 20171 citation
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3)
Nov 8, 20172 citations
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i)
Oct 4, 20174 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(e)(1)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)
Sep 18, 20178 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
- Apr 21, 2017Nothing cited
Mar 10, 20172 citations
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(2)
Sep 19, 20164 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1)
Jul 28, 20159 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
May 8, 20154 citations
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c)
Dec 19, 20143 citations
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1)
Aug 7, 20149 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
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)
Students and Youth Aides
Students and Youth Aides
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(d)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
- Nov 1, 2012Nothing cited
Jul 17, 20128 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
The state cited rules at 22 of this center's 29 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
- September 23, 2026
- On file
- 29 visits since July 2012 — 7 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was October 23, 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 10 findings
Monitoring visit · September 23, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) through (e)(5) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation substantiated
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 7, 2025
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 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 25, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250 · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · September 21, 2023
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d)
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 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 12, 2023
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · July 28, 2022
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
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, FHSEC305.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · September 15, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(b)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · August 23, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · 407.390(i)(3)
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
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 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · February 14, 2019
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · June 6, 2018
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 22, 2017
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · December 18, 2017
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · November 8, 2017
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 4, 2017
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · September 18, 2017
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
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(h) · Violation corrected
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, FHSEC305.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 10, 2017
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(2) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2016 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2016
Qualifications for Child Care Director — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation substantiated
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(c)(6) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2015 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · July 28, 2015
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2015 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 8, 2015
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 417159 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Showing 25 of 29 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.
Details
- Phone
- (708) 922-9000
- Address
- 1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, 60430
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State record
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "BRIGHT START CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL, INC" under Provider Name and 60430 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 417159).
- 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 "BRIGHT START CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL, INC" under Provider Name and 60430 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 417159).
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.