Brilliant Beginnings Inc

Center · Cicero · 5000 W 31st St

What kind of place is this?

Size 82 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 7086569054
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Jul 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · July 17, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due August 16, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Correction due August 16, 2026

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due August 16, 2026

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due August 16, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(k) · Correction due August 16, 2026

Equipment and Materials

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(8) · Correction due August 16, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · June 24, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due July 24, 2025

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Transportation

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Correction due July 24, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due July 24, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

DCFS compliance lookup

May 2022 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · May 25, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due June 24, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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May 2019 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 30, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(e) · Correction due June 30, 2019

Volunteers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140 · Correction due June 30, 2019

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

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Apr 2019 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · April 1, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Correction due April 1, 2019

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)(i) · Correction due April 1, 2019

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(6) · Correction due April 1, 2019

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1) · Correction due April 1, 2019

Nutrition and Meal Service

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Apr 2018 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 13, 2018

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2017 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 20, 2017

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due June 30, 2017

Personnel Records

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Jul 2014 Licensing visit 20 findings

Licensing visit · July 23, 2014

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(a) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(b) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(c) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(d) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(e) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(f) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(i) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(a) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(c) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(d) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(e) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(f) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(g) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(h) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(3) · Correction due August 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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Aug 2013 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 15, 2013

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(1)

Hand Washing

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May 2013 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · May 30, 2013

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due June 15, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due June 15, 2013

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Correction due June 15, 2013

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due June 15, 2013

Equipment and Materials

DCFS compliance lookup

Sources and dates

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