Glen Ellyn · Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Center #300989
- Medium center, licensed for 116 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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: 14 of 23 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 8, 2026
- On file
- 23 visits since October 2010 — 9 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 3, 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.
May 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 4, 2026
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(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 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 5, 2025
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 28, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 19, 2021
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)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 6, 2019
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)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · March 6, 2018
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)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 2, 2017
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 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 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2016 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 12, 2016
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(f)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2015 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · November 10, 2015
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(10)
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2015 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · March 16, 2015
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (b) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 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(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (n)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(n)(2)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (j)(4) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(j)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2014 Monitoring visit 28 findings
Monitoring visit · March 27, 2014
Equipment and Materials
9 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (j)(5)(c) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(j)(4)(c) · 407.380(j)(4)(g) · 407.380(j)(4)(h) · 407.380(j)(4)(k) · 407.380(j)(4)(l) · 407.380(j)(5)(a) · 407.380(j)(5)(b) · 407.380(j)(5)(c)
Personnel Records
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 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)
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)
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)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2013 Monitoring visit 29 findings
Monitoring visit · May 6, 2013
Personnel Records
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · 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) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(c)
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)
Outdoor Play Area
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) through (m) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) · 407.390(i) · 407.390(l) · 407.390(m)
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)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
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
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · August 30, 2011
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(1) · 407.380(j)(4)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2010 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 13, 2010
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 086946 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
- Address
- 2 S 726 Route 53
- 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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Details
- 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 #300989" under Provider Name and 60137 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 086946).
- Chain — Checked September 2026 kindercare.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 sec.gov