Chicago · Licensed center
Children Learn & Play Day Care II
A center in Chicago, licensed for 65 children. The state cited something at 25 of 28 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6).
Medium center. 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: 25 of 28 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
- July 23, 2026
- On file
- 28 visits since March 2010 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 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.
Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · July 23, 2026
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (7) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(7)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d) · Violation substantiated
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · February 10, 2026
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 23, 2025
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2025
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(h) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(h) · 407.250(i)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · August 19, 2025
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)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected on site
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 15 findings
Monitoring visit · June 18, 2024
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d) through (p)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(h) · 407.370(p)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(d)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(c) · Violation substantiated
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation substantiated
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation substantiated
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(e) · Violation substantiated
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(p) · Violation substantiated
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(i) · Violation substantiated
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(g) · Violation substantiated
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 10, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2020 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 14, 2020
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(c) · 407.120(e)(1) · 407.120(e)(2)
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 19, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2018 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · June 1, 2018
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) through (p)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(p)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · June 20, 2017
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) · 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d)
Grouping and Staffing
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(e) · 407.190(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(c) through (e)(11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(c) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(b) through (2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(b) · 407.130(b)(2)
Volunteers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320 · Violation corrected on site
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(p)(1) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2016 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · July 12, 2016
Guidance and Discipline
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) through (c)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · 407.270(c)(1)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(7) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2015 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · July 17, 2015
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(b) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · 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 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2014 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · August 8, 2014
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(4)
Volunteers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(b) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(b) · 407.180(c)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · 407.330(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(p)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · 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(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2014 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · July 11, 2014
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(3) · 407.250(i)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(p)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2014 Monitoring visit 26 findings
Monitoring visit · June 4, 2014
General Requirements for Personnel
8 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) through (p)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · 407.330(p)(1)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) through (d)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(d)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(p)
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(d)(1) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Volunteers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(e) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2013 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · July 23, 2013
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Volunteers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(b) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(b) · 407.180(c)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) through (p)(3) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) · 407.370(p)(3)
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(b)(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(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2012 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · May 23, 2012
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(g)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
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(a)(3) · Rule cited again
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2012 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · February 28, 2012
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k) · 407.330(l)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2011 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · October 24, 2011
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h) · Rule cited again
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
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(a) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2011 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · June 28, 2011
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(h)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) through (k)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) · 407.330(k)(4)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2011 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · February 18, 2011
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(e)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 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 488203 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Showing 25 of 28 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.
Details
- Phone
- 7739667162
- Website
- childrenlearnandplay.org
- Address
- 6512 S Halsted St
- License
- license issued (il)
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "CHILDREN LEARN & PLAY DAY CARE II" under Provider Name and 60621 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 488203).
- Website — Checked August 2026 · childrenlearnandplay.org