Naperville · Licensed center
Guidepost Montessori Downtown Naperville
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 71 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 11 of its 13 licensing inspections since August 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 17, 202634 citations
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i)(1)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i)(2)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i)(3)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i)
Application for License
Application for License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(e)
Application for License
Application for License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(b)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
Jul 15, 202534 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(q)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11)
Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(d)
Equipment and Materials
Equipment and Materials
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(h)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(f)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(9)(c)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Aug 16, 202424 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
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)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Aug 21, 202320 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
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)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(7)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k)
- Apr 13, 2023Nothing cited
- Mar 24, 2023Nothing cited
Jan 11, 202315 citations
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)
Medications
Medications
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(1)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)(b)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)(c)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2)(e)
Dec 21, 20221 citation
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)
Nov 21, 20225 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(7)
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 27, 20226 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Oct 3, 20222 citations
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(1)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3)
Sep 30, 20222 citations
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Aug 31, 20226 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(9)(b)
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(d)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(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.
The state cited rules at 11 of this center's 13 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
- August 17, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since August 2022 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 16, 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.
Aug 2026 Monitoring visit 34 findings
Monitoring visit · August 17, 2026
Personnel Records
8 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (c) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(c)
Organization and Administration
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (l) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(i) · 407.70(k) · 407.70(l)
General Requirements for Personnel
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · 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) · 407.100(f)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i) · 407.130(i)(1) · 407.130(i)(2) · 407.130(i)(3)
Application for License
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(e) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(e) · 407.50(e)(3)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(b) · Violation substantiated
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Violation substantiated
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Repeat violation
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC7.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Repeat violation
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
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.
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) · Rule cited again · 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 · Rule cited again
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 · Rule cited again
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
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 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
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
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
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 612384 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- (331) 305-5366
- Address
- 24 N Washington St, Naperville, 60540
- Chain
- Guidepost Montessori
- Run by
- Guidepost Global Education — as of October 2025, may have changed since
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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 "GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE" under Provider Name and 60540 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 612384).
- Website, Chain — Checked October 2026 guidepostmontessori.com
- 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 "GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE" under Provider Name and 60540 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 612384).
- Run by — Checked October 2026 guidepostmontessori.com
Guidepost 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
Medium means the middle half of Chicago-area’s 1,948 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 49 to 118 children. Small is 8 to 48; large is 119 to 487.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.