Naperville · Licensed center

Kindercare Learning Center #000551

Large center, licensed for 128 children.
Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

What these mean, and where they come from

Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.

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: 22 of 24 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 22, 2026
On file: 24 visits since June 2010 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 21, 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.

Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 22, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

3 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(f)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) through (4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(4)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (i) · Violation substantiated

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

May 2024 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · May 16, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again

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)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (3) · Rule cited again

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

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) through (2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · 407.390(l)(2)

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

Cited: CCASEC4

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 20, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Cited: CCASEC4

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 14, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

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

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 on site

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2021 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · May 11, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again

Medications

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2020 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · August 4, 2020

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Rule cited again

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)(2) through (6) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Rule cited again

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Rule cited again

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · June 19, 2020

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · July 12, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · Rule cited again

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · 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(f)(2) · Rule cited again

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2018 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · March 5, 2018

Guidance and Discipline

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) · 407.270(a)(2) · 407.270(c)(6) · 407.270(f)

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (10) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(10)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 21 findings

Monitoring visit · June 21, 2017

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (b) · 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(b)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(3) · 407.250(i)(4)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (l) · Rule cited again

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

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) through (g) · Rule cited again

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

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Rule cited again

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Rule cited again

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19) · Violation corrected on site

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)(2) · Rule cited again

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Rule cited again

Health Requirements for Children

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Rule cited again

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Jan 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · January 31, 2017

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected

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Jun 2016 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · June 9, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (11) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(8) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11)

Guidance and Discipline

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) · 407.270(c)(2)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2016 Monitoring visit 16 findings

Monitoring visit · June 6, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (i) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

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

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(h) through (k)(1) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(h) · 407.340(k)(1)

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(b)(12) · Violation corrected

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Jun 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · June 22, 2015

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(24) · Violation corrected

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May 2015 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · May 22, 2015

Guidance and Discipline

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) · 407.270(a)(2) · 407.270(a)(3) · 407.270(a)(4) · 407.270(a)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(i)

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 8, 2015

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · Violation corrected on site

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Jul 2014 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · July 22, 2014

Organization and Administration

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Rule cited again

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Rule cited again

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Rule cited again

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Violation corrected on site

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Jun 2013 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · June 20, 2013

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected

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May 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 31, 2012

Personnel Records

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(f)(3) · Rule cited again

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Rule cited again

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Rule cited again

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May 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 23, 2012

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) through (j)(5) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · 407.380(j)(5)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Rule cited again

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2011 Monitoring visit 18 findings

Monitoring visit · June 17, 2011

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) through (5) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) · 407.340(a)(2) · 407.340(a)(3) · 407.340(a)(4) · 407.340(a)(5)

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)(1) · 407.220(c)(2)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (l) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(l)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2010 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · June 11, 2010

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(5)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(2)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (5) · Violation corrected

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 451094 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

6309619400

Address: 1228 W Ogden Ave
License: pending renewal application (rn)
Chain: KinderCareSource: kindercare.com
Owner: Publicly traded (NYSE: KLC). Its majority stockholder is Partners Group.From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov

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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 "KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #000551" under Provider Name and 60563 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 451094).
Chain — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
Owner — Checked September 2026 sec.gov