Dolton · Licensed center

Discovery Child Care, Inc

Medium center, licensed for 73 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 19 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: September 18, 2025
On file: 19 visits since November 2010 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was October 2, 2025. 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.

Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · September 18, 2025

Personnel Records

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

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(h)(2)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation substantiated

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · June 1, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation substantiated

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

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation substantiated

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5) · 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(i)(2) · Violation substantiated

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2022 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · May 24, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)(1) through (f)(3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)(1) · 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)

Organization and Administration

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · 407.70(l)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 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 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2021 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · November 16, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation substantiated

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

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation substantiated

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270 · 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 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · November 9, 2020

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

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

Staffing Structure

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2018 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · May 18, 2018

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(6) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(6) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Application for Renewal of License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(g) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2017 Monitoring visit 16 findings

Monitoring visit · May 26, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(f)

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)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

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)(3) · 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(d) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · March 13, 2017

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)

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(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · April 15, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (h) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(h)

Staffing Structure

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(a)(3)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · 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 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2015 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · June 4, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) through (i) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) · 407.310(i)

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(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2015 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · May 15, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

4 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)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)

Health Requirements for Children

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

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)

Application for Renewal of License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(b) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 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(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2014 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2014

Nutrition and Meal Service

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) through (p)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · 407.330(m) · 407.330(p)(1) · 407.330(p)(2)

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · 407.380(b)

Staffing Structure

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2013 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · May 2, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5)

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)

Volunteers

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) · 407.180(c) · 407.180(e)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(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(j) · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

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

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May 2012 Monitoring visit 16 findings

Monitoring visit · May 18, 2012

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (h) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)

Application for Renewal of License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(b) · Violation corrected

Organization and Administration

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

Staffing Structure

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

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(k) · Violation corrected

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2011 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · December 7, 2011

Staffing Structure

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

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(k) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · August 25, 2011

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(f)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2011 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · April 27, 2011

Nutrition and Meal Service

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(g)(2)

Staffing Structure

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

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(a) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2011 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · January 14, 2011

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)

Staffing Structure

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 136020 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2010 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · November 19, 2010

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(a)(3)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

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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

7088959716

Address: 15015 Grant St
License: pending renewal application (rn)

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