Naperville · Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Center #301303
A center in Naperville, licensed for 106 children. The state cited something at 23 of 26 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Medium center. 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: 23 of 26 cited something
Across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 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
- November 25, 2025
- On file
- 26 visits since January 2010 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 24, 2022. 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.
Jun 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · June 24, 2022
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)(2) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 4, 2022
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2021 Monitoring visit 18 findings
Monitoring visit · October 1, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 through (d) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (2) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(2)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(e)(4)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(1) · 407.330(j)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (e)(7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(e)(7)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
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 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 3, 2021
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · November 13, 2020
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (3) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2019 Monitoring visit 21 findings
Monitoring visit · November 18, 2019
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 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)(5) through (7) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)
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
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (3) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected on site
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)(3) · Rule cited again
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Rule cited again
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 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2018 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · September 28, 2018
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)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Rule cited again
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 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · September 27, 2017
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Rule cited again
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Rule cited again
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(k) · Rule cited again
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Rule cited again
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2016 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · November 29, 2016
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) through (k) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · 407.380(k)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 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)(2) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(r) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2016 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · May 6, 2016
General Requirements for Personnel
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) through (b)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) · 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(9) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11) · 407.100(b)(1)
Guidance and Discipline
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) · 407.270(c)(2) · 407.270(c)(6)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · September 25, 2015
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) · Violation corrected
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(g) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2014 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · October 24, 2014
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m) · Rule cited again
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(16) · Violation corrected on site
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f) · Violation corrected on site
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2013 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · October 18, 2013
Personnel Records
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · 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(a)(5) · 407.120(c)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (5) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) through (n)(2) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(n)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) through (l)(1) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · 407.390(l)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2012 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · September 26, 2012
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) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) through (l)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · 407.390(l)(1)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2012 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · September 21, 2012
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2012 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 3, 2012
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2011 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · October 31, 2011
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
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(l)(1) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2011 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · October 28, 2011
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)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1) · 407.140(c)(2) · 407.140(c)(3)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)(2) through (j)(3) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)(2) · 407.130(j)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Rule cited again
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 2, 2011
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2010 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · November 19, 2010
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(8)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b) · 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 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2010 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · October 28, 2010
Personnel Records
7 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(a)(5) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b)
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (d)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(d)(1) · 407.90(d)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2010 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · January 25, 2010
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(f)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 127830 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Showing 25 of 26 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.
Details
- Phone
- 6309839988
- Address
- 1550 W Diehl Rd
- 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 #301303" under Provider Name and 60563 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 127830).
- Chain — Checked September 2026 · kindercare.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 · sec.gov