Saint Charles · Licensed center
Children Of America
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 145 children.
What to know
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 15 of its 16 licensing inspections since October 2014.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 8, 20268 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a)
Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)
Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a)(2)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
- Sep 22, 2026Nothing cited
Dec 26, 20251 citation
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Sep 22, 20258 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i)
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(b)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)
Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
May 29, 20256 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)
Oct 4, 20245 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Sep 19, 20235 citations
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
Oct 12, 20221 citation
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Sep 13, 20214 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
Nov 12, 20201 citation
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Aug 21, 20204 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h)
Nov 8, 201912 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)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Sep 19, 20189 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Hand Washing
Hand Washing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(4)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2)
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)(6)
Dec 15, 20177 citations
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Nov 16, 20176 citations
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1)
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Oct 17, 20142 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
The state cited rules at 15 of this center's 16 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
- October 8, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since October 2014 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was December 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.
Oct 2026 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · October 8, 2026
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(g)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation substantiated
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a) · Violation substantiated
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Violation corrected on site
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · December 26, 2025
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 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · September 22, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (i) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(i)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected on site
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · May 29, 2025
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected on site
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · October 4, 2024
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · 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 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Violation corrected on site
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 12, 2022
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 13, 2021
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(c)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 12, 2020
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · August 21, 2020
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (c) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(c)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Rule cited again
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2019 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · November 8, 2019
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(c) · 407.120(e)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · 407.100(f)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2018 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2018
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) through (5) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · 407.340(a)(4) · 407.340(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) through (6) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(6)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (c) · Repeat violation · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(c)
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · December 15, 2017
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(n)(3) · Violation corrected
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)(4) · 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
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 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · November 16, 2017
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) through (m) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(m)
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)(4) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected on site
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 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2014 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 17, 2014
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 518282 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- (630) 444-1443
- Address
- 155 Tyler Rd, Saint Charles, 60174
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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 "CHILDREN OF AMERICA" under Provider Name and 60174 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 518282).
- 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 "CHILDREN OF AMERICA" under Provider Name and 60174 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 518282).
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.