Tinley Park · Licensed center

Kindercare Learning Center 000829

Large center, licensed for 134 children.
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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: 14 of 15 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 31, 2026
On file: 15 visits since May 2011 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 30, 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 14 findings

Monitoring visit · July 31, 2026

Personnel Records

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (f)(2) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(e)(2) · 407.120(e)(5) · 407.120(f)(2)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (7) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(7)

Staffing Structure

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

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(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)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2025

Staffing Structure

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · June 4, 2024

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(2) · Violation substantiated

Grouping and Staffing

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2023

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 8, 2023

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 13, 2020

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 8, 2019

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(6) through (7) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(6) · 407.210(h)(7)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2018 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · May 3, 2018

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(5) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(f)(2)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 19 findings

Monitoring visit · June 1, 2017

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c) through (h)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c) · 407.210(d)(1) · 407.210(d)(2) · 407.210(h)(5)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(4) · 407.370(f)(2)

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) · 407.330(g)

Equipment and Materials

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

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

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) through (l)(10) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · 407.390(l)(10)

Organization and Administration

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(f)(3) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(j) · 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(h) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2015 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

May 2014 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · May 29, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i) · 407.250(i)(1)(b) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(d)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2013 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · May 16, 2013

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected

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

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 19 findings

Monitoring visit · April 15, 2013

Health Requirements for Children

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (10) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

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)

Hand Washing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) through (c)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · 407.320(c)(5)

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l) · 407.330(l)(1)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Transportation

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2012 Monitoring visit 27 findings

Monitoring visit · June 14, 2012

Health Requirements for Children

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(d)

Personnel Records

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

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

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

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

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

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

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

Hand Washing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) through (b)(9) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · 407.320(b)(9)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 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(d)(4) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2011 Monitoring visit 21 findings

Monitoring visit · May 16, 2011

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1)(b) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Personnel Records

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

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(5) through (l)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(5) · 407.330(k)(1) · 407.330(l)(2)

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (d) · Violation corrected

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

Guidance and Discipline

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 407.270(b)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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(f)(16) · 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)(1) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 450745 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

7084297277

Address: 16100 Oak Park Ave
License: license issued (il)
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 000829" under Provider Name and 60477 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 450745).
Chain — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
Owner — Checked September 2026 sec.gov