Downers Grove · Licensed center

Kindercare Learning Center #300854

Medium center, licensed for 83 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: 20 of 21 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: April 10, 2026
On file: 21 visits since January 2014 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was January 13, 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.

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · February 26, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4) through (10) · Violation substantiated

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · December 16, 2025

Personnel Records

2 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)(4)

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

Cited: CCASEC7

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · June 4, 2025

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(i) · Violation corrected on site

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Violation corrected on site

Outdoor Play Area

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · February 4, 2025

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected on site

Medications

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Violation corrected on site

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(8) · Violation corrected on site

Outdoor Play Area

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2024 Monitoring visit 30 findings

Monitoring visit · November 19, 2024

Staffing Structure

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (e)(3)(b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(d)(1) · 407.90(d)(3) · 407.90(e)(1) · 407.90(e)(3)(a) · 407.90(e)(3)(b)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(3) · 407.250(i)(4)

Equipment and Materials

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(h) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(h) · 407.380(j)(4)(i) · 407.380(j)(5) · 407.380(j)(8)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (b) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) through (m) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · 407.130(m)

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)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k) through (l)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(k) · 407.390(l)(4)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(f) · Violation corrected on site

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

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

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(5) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

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

Medications

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 24, 2024

Grouping and Staffing

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Violation corrected

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Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · December 11, 2023

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)

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (4) · Violation substantiated

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) through (2) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · 407.340(k)(2)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c) through (e) · Violation substantiated

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

Outdoor Play Area

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

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · June 8, 2023

Organization and Administration

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · December 7, 2022

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(j)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2021 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · November 9, 2021

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(d) through (h) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

2 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)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Rule cited again

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Rule cited again

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation corrected

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Jan 2021 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · January 13, 2021

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Jan 2020 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · January 7, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Repeat violation

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) · Repeat violation

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation substantiated

Guidance and Discipline

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Repeat violation

Cited: FHSEC305

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

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Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · December 5, 2018

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Rule cited again

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

Personnel Records

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(b)

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Violation corrected on site

Outdoor Play Area

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

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Jan 2018 Monitoring visit 19 findings

Monitoring visit · January 11, 2018

Health Requirements for Children

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(2) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · 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)(6)

Organization and Administration

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

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

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (7) · Violation corrected

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

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Sep 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 15, 2017

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(4) · Violation corrected

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Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · December 20, 2016

Equipment and Materials

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(g) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(g) · 407.380(j)(4)(h) · 407.380(j)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (7) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)

Personnel Records

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

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Hand Washing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · 407.320(a)(3)

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Oct 2015 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · October 23, 2015

Nutrition and Meal Service

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(1) · 407.330(j)(3) · 407.330(j)(5)

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

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)(4) · Violation corrected

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Jan 2015 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · January 30, 2015

Personnel Records

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

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

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (c)(2) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(c)(2)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(1) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Rule cited again

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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Dec 2014 Monitoring visit 19 findings

Monitoring visit · December 12, 2014

Medications

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(e) · 407.360(f)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Equipment and Materials

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) through (j)(5)(c) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · 407.380(j)(5)(b) · 407.380(j)(5)(c)

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Substitutes

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.170(a) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Cited: null

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 064306 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2014 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · January 22, 2014

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (b) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected

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

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)

Organization and Administration

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

Staffing Structure

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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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

6309636780

Address: 6222 Fairview 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 #300854" under Provider Name and 60516 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 064306).
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Owner — Checked September 2026 sec.gov