Kinder Care Learning Centers 000235

Center · Elgin · 2485 South St

What kind of place is this?

Size 132 children licensed
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status License issued (IL)
Phone 8478884288
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 8, 2026

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3)

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g)

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

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Jan 2026 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · January 13, 2026

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Correction due February 13, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due February 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due February 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due February 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due February 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due February 13, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due February 13, 2026

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due February 13, 2026

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due February 13, 2026

Health Requirements for Children

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Dec 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 15, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due January 15, 2026

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Correction due January 15, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 4, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

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Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 14, 2025

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due September 14, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Correction due September 14, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due September 14, 2025

Personnel Records

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Jul 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 16, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Correction due August 24, 2025

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Correction due August 24, 2025

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1) · Correction due August 24, 2025

Staffing Structure

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Correction due August 24, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due August 24, 2025

Equipment and Materials

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May 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · May 9, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Personnel Records

Again · Correction due July 25, 2025

Cited: CCASEC4

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due July 25, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Personnel Records

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due July 25, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

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Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 27, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Correction due May 24, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Correction due May 24, 2025

Guidance and Discipline

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Jan 2025 Licensing visit 15 findings

Licensing visit · January 23, 2025

Corrected · Correction due March 23, 2025

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due March 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due March 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due March 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due March 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due March 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due March 23, 2025

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due March 23, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

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Apr 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · April 22, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due June 19, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Equipment and Materials

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Correction due June 19, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

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Mar 2024 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · March 7, 2024

Again · Correction due April 7, 2024

Cited: CCASEC4

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due April 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Personnel Records

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10) · Correction due April 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

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Feb 2024 Licensing visit 40 findings

Licensing visit · February 6, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Correction due March 7, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e)(1) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(e) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(3) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(4) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(5) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(10) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(t)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(8) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · Correction due March 7, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · Correction due March 7, 2024

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · Correction due March 7, 2024

Cited: FHSEC305

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Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2024

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due February 10, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due February 10, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e) · Correction due February 10, 2024

Staffing Structure

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 6, 2023

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due January 3, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Correction due January 3, 2024

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due January 3, 2024

Grouping and Staffing

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Nov 2023 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · November 3, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(n) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(f) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Medications

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(1) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Hand Washing

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(2) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Hand Washing

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(3) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Hand Washing

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(4) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Hand Washing

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(5) · Correction due December 3, 2023

Hand Washing

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Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 2, 2023

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due November 2, 2023

Personnel Records

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due November 2, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 25, 2023

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due October 25, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)(2) · Correction due October 25, 2023

Guidance and Discipline

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Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 25, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due September 25, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

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Aug 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · August 15, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due September 30, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(q)(2) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(r)(3) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Correction due September 30, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due September 30, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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Mar 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · March 13, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due April 12, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due April 12, 2023

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due April 12, 2023

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due April 12, 2023

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · Correction due April 12, 2023

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · Correction due April 12, 2023

Cited: CCASEC4

DCFS compliance lookup

Feb 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 9, 2023

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

Grouping and Staffing

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Jan 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 31, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due March 2, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due March 2, 2022

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Correction due March 2, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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Jan 2021 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · January 25, 2021

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due February 25, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due February 25, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due February 25, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due February 25, 2021

Personnel Records

Substantiated · Correction due February 25, 2021

Cited: CCASEC4

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due February 25, 2021

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due February 25, 2021

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due February 25, 2021

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due February 25, 2021

Health Requirements for Children

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Sep 2020 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 17, 2020

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(1) · Correction due October 16, 2020

Medications

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)(2) · Correction due October 16, 2020

Medications

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Mar 2020 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 5, 2020

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due April 4, 2020

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due April 4, 2020

Health Requirements for Children

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