Calumet City · Licensed center

Calumet City Kids Academy LLC

At a glance

Large center, licensed for 152 children.

What to know

License: 6 weeks to 12 years (state).

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 12 of its 21 licensing inspections since March 2011.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

Mar 26, 20251 citation
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100
Nov 14, 2024Nothing cited
Mar 20, 2024Nothing cited
Jan 25, 2024Nothing cited
Jan 17, 2024Nothing cited
Nov 21, 2023Nothing cited
Jul 13, 2023Nothing cited
Dec 22, 2022Nothing cited
Aug 9, 2022Nothing cited
Nov 19, 2021Nothing cited
Aug 25, 20211 citation
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)
Jun 16, 20211 citation
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(8)
Feb 24, 20212 citations
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)
- Program Requirements for All Ages
  Program Requirements for All Ages
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Jan 12, 202118 citations
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b)
- Program Requirements for All Ages
  Program Requirements for All Ages
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)
- 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(f)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
- Staffing Structure
  Staffing Structure
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(3)
- Staffing Structure
  Staffing Structure
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)
- Staffing Structure
  Staffing Structure
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1)
- 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)(8)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
- 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)(4)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
Oct 6, 202020 citations
- Organization and Administration
  Organization and Administration
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
- 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(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)
- 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)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)
- 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(b)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(8)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
  Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
- Nutrition and Meal Service
  Nutrition and Meal Service
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures
  Diapering and Toileting Procedures
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
- Equipment and Materials
  Equipment and Materials
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(k)
Mar 21, 201810 citations
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
- Diapering and Toileting Procedures
  Diapering and Toileting Procedures
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
- Equipment and Materials
  Equipment and Materials
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
- Outdoor Play Area
  Outdoor Play Area
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(b)
- Outdoor Play Area
  Outdoor Play Area
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)
- 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.
Mar 10, 201711 citations
- 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)(1)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
- Background Checks for Personnel
  Background Checks for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
- Health Requirements for Children
  Health Requirements for Children
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d)
- Program Requirements for All Ages
  Program Requirements for All Ages
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(10)
- Transportation
  Transportation
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(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.
May 22, 20154 citations
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
- Program Requirements for All Ages
  Program Requirements for All Ages
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)
- Transportation
  Transportation
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(p)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4)
Apr 9, 201412 citations
- General Requirements for Personnel
  General Requirements for Personnel
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
- Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(7)
- Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
  Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
- Transportation
  Transportation
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n)
- Transportation
  Transportation
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(p)
- Transportation
  Transportation
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(q)
- Health Requirements for Children
  Health Requirements for Children
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3)
- Equipment and Materials
  Equipment and Materials
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Aug 30, 20122 citations
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2)
Mar 7, 20116 citations
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
- Personnel Records
  Personnel Records
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
- Health Requirements for Children
  Health Requirements for Children
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  Physical Plant/Indoor Space
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)
- Equipment and Materials
  Equipment and Materials
  89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)

The state cited rules at 12 of this center's 21 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: March 26, 2025
On file: 21 visits since March 2011 — 9 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was March 21, 2021. 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.

Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · March 26, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jul 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Dec 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Aug 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 25, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · June 16, 2021

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(8) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · February 24, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2021 Monitoring visit 18 findings

Monitoring visit · January 12, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a) · 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(11) · 407.100(b) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)

Staffing Structure

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(3) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(3) · 407.90(e) · 407.90(e)(1)

Personnel Records

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

Program Requirements for All Ages

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) through (r) · Violation corrected

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2020 Monitoring visit 20 findings

Monitoring visit · October 6, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (i) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (e)(5) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(5)

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) through (i) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(i)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (h)(8) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(h)(8)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation substantiated

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1) · Violation substantiated

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation substantiated

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2018 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · March 21, 2018

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) through (h) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(b) through (i) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(b) · 407.390(i)

Personnel Records

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

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · 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 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · March 10, 2017

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(10) · Violation corrected

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280 · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 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 495855 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 22, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Violation corrected

Transportation

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2014 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · April 9, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (f)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)

Transportation

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n) · 407.280(p) · 407.280(q)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(7) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2012 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · August 30, 2012

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(e)(3)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2011 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · March 7, 2011

Personnel Records

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

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

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(e)(3) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 495855 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Details

Phone: (708) 862-4442
Address: 670 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, 60409

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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 "CALUMET CITY KIDS ACADEMY LLC" under Provider Name and 60409 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 495855).
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 "CALUMET CITY KIDS ACADEMY LLC" under Provider Name and 60409 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 495855).

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.