Naperville · Licensed center

Guidepost Montessori Downtown Naperville

Medium center, licensed for 71 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: 10 of 12 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: July 15, 2025
On file: 12 visits since August 2022 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 17, 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.

Jul 2025 Monitoring visit 34 findings

Monitoring visit · July 15, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Organization and Administration

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (k) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (q)(2) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(q)(2)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated

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

Provisions Pertaining to the License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(f) through (g) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(f) · 407.60(g)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) through (e) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · 407.360(e)

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(d) through (h) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(d) · 407.380(h)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) through (l)(9)(c) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · 407.390(l)(9)(c)

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Repeat violation

Guidance and Discipline

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

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 24 findings

Monitoring visit · August 16, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(c)

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(4)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Repeat violation

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Repeat violation

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Repeat violation

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k) · Repeat violation

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Repeat violation

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Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 20 findings

Monitoring visit · August 21, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)

Organization and Administration

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)

Personnel Records

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

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (f)(7) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(f)(7)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated

Health Requirements for Children

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation substantiated

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · January 11, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(1) through (2)(e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(1) · 407.370(j)(2) · 407.370(j)(2)(a) · 407.370(j)(2)(b) · 407.370(j)(2)(c) · 407.370(j)(2)(d) · 407.370(j)(2)(e)

Personnel Records

6 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)(5) · 407.120(a)(6)

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected

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Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · December 21, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Nov 2022 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · November 21, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(7) · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC4

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

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Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · October 27, 2022

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

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

Organization and Administration

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

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 · Rule cited again

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 3, 2022

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1) · 407.260(e)(3)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 30, 2022

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · August 31, 2022

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(d) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(9)(b) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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

3313055366

Address: 24 N Washington St
License: pending renewal application (rn)
Chain: Guidepost MontessoriSource: guidepostmontessori.com
Run by: Guidepost Global EducationGuidepost says its schools are run by Guidepost Global Education, a new, independent company formed in spring 2025, before the former operator, Higher Ground Education, filed for bankruptcy, and that none of its schools were part of that Chapter 11 case. On October 28, 2025, Guidepost said 83 schools remained open. It says the company has its own owners but does not name them. guidepostmontessori.com

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Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE" under Provider Name and 60540 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 612384).
Chain — Checked September 2026 guidepostmontessori.com
Run by — Checked September 2026 guidepostmontessori.com