Chicago · Licensed center
Channing's Child Care Academy
A Creative Curriculum center in Chicago, licensed for 42 children. The state cited something at 13 of 16 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6).
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 48 children. Medium is 49 to 118; large is 119 to 487.
How they teach
Creative Curriculum
“Infant Care and Toddler Programs feature the Creative Curriculum, our exclusive, milestone-based approach.”In their words. channingschildcare.net, August 2026
One of 26 Chicago-area providers that describe a Creative Curriculum approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Ruth Kimble (Owner/Director), 20 years in early childhood.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 13 of 16 cited something
Across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 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
- December 8, 2025
- On file
- 16 visits since January 2011 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 8, 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.
Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · December 8, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(f)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · Rule cited again
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 25, 2025
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2024 Monitoring visit 19 findings
Monitoring visit · January 8, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(i) · 407.70(l)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k)(4) through (m) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k)(4) · 407.130(m)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1) through (2) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · Rule cited again
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2022 Monitoring visit 25 findings
Monitoring visit · September 30, 2022
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4)
Nutrition and Meal Service
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(a) through (l)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(a) · 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(k)(4) · 407.330(l)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (f)(7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(c)(5) · 407.210(f)(7)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)
Napping and Sleeping
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · 407.350(e)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · August 5, 2022
Volunteers
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) · 407.180(b) · 407.180(c) · 407.180(d) · 407.180(e)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(g) through (i)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(g) · 407.310(h) · 407.310(i)(1)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Students and Youth Aides
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2021 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · November 10, 2021
Application for Renewal of License
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f) · 407.55(g)
Provisions Pertaining to Permits
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.65(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c) · Violation corrected
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · September 16, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(i)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(c)
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · 407.200(r)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(2) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 13, 2019
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 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 1, 2017
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2014 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · December 10, 2014
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2013 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · December 11, 2013
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2013 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 2, 2013
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(d) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2011 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · January 14, 2011
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (10) · Violation corrected · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(10)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j) through (4) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j) · 407.380(j)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 459649 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- 7733797627
- Website
- channingschildcare.net
- Address
- 5701 W Division St
- License
- license issued (il)
- Ages
- ages 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 · channingschildcare.net
Who cares for your child
- Staff — channingschildcare.net
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Hours — Checked August 2026 · channingschildcare.net
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "CHANNING'S CHILD CARE ACADEMY" under Provider Name and 60651 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 459649).
- Website — Checked August 2026 · channingschildcare.net
- Ages — Checked August 2026 · channingschildcare.net