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Building Blocks Learning Academy

Medium center, licensed for 102 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 49 to 118 children. Small is 8 to 48; large is 119 to 487.

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: 19 of 21 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: April 7, 2026
On file: 21 visits since June 2017 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was April 24, 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.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · April 7, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) through (3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(3)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) through (e) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(e)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) through (m) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · 407.390(m)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Violation substantiated

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(m) · Violation substantiated

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation substantiated

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation substantiated

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation substantiated

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Nov 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · April 22, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · Violation corrected

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May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 21 findings

Monitoring visit · April 29, 2024

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

8 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · 407.260(f)(1) · 407.260(f)(1)(a) · 407.260(f)(1)(b) · 407.260(f)(1)(c) · 407.260(f)(2) · 407.260(f)(3) · 407.260(f)(4)

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)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(2)

Medications

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(b)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 28, 2023

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Rule cited again

Staffing Structure

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

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Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · April 25, 2023

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) through (g) · Violation corrected

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(3) through (g) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(3) · 407.360(g)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Rule cited again

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(g) · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC8

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 553261 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2023 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · March 28, 2023

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (e)(1) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(e)(1)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Rule cited again

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Rule cited again

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

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Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · January 4, 2023

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(e)(1)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation substantiated

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May 2022 Monitoring visit 25 findings

Monitoring visit · May 3, 2022

Organization and Administration

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (k) · Violation corrected

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

Transportation

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(b) through (n) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(b) · 407.280(d) · 407.280(n)

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) through (m) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · 407.330(g) · 407.330(m)

Personnel Records

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

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) through (i) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · 407.340(i)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(e)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(9)(c) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(9)(c) · 407.370(f)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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(f)(19) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation corrected

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Apr 2021 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · April 22, 2021

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

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

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Jul 2020 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · July 8, 2020

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (2) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(a)(2)

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · Violation corrected on site

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4) · Violation corrected on site

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Violation corrected on site

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Mar 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 2, 2020

Application for Renewal of License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(b) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(b) · 407.55(f)

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Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 21, 2019

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m) · Violation corrected

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Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 16, 2019

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(f)(1)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(b)(2) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

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May 2019 Monitoring visit 17 findings

Monitoring visit · May 31, 2019

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(4) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4)

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · 407.190(d)(4)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Rule cited again

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Rule cited again

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Rule cited again

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Rule cited again

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Rule cited again

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · Rule cited again

Cited: CCASEC4

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

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Apr 2019 Monitoring visit 22 findings

Monitoring visit · April 17, 2019

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(e)(4)

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected

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

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected

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

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) through (i)(2) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · 407.390(i)(2)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · Rule cited again

Cited: FHSEC305

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

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May 2018 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2018

Provisions Pertaining to the License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(b) through (g) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(b) · 407.60(g)

Nutrition and Meal Service

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (h) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(h)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · Rule cited again

Equipment and Materials

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · Rule cited again

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Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 2, 2017

Personnel Records

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

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

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Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 6, 2017

Qualifications for Child Care Director

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) through (l) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · 407.130(l)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(a) · Violation corrected

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Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · June 8, 2017

Staffing Structure

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(f) · 407.90(f)(1)

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation corrected

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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

6304060005

Address: 1100 W Wilson St
License: pending renewal application (rn)

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