Elgin · Licensed center

Kindercare Learning Centers 301142

A center in Elgin, licensed for 110 children. The state cited something at 25 of 27 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

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: 25 of 27 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
August 24, 2026
On file
27 visits since March 2010 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was September 24, 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.

Aug 2026 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · August 24, 2026

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · March 11, 2026

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · February 9, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)

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)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)(2) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · December 8, 2025

Personnel Records

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · November 13, 2025

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(1) · Rule cited again

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 12, 2025

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Grouping and Staffing — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Equipment and Materials — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 5, 2025

Staffing Structure

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · July 10, 2025

Staffing Structure

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (f)(1) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(d)(2) · 407.90(f)(1)

Program Requirements for All Ages

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) through (r) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) · 407.200(r)

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(b) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · May 9, 2025

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · February 27, 2025

Personnel Records

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

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

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Staffing Structure

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 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)(5) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 30, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 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 13, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Equipment and Materials

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2024 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · February 9, 2024

Personnel Records

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (j)(5) · Violation corrected

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

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Violation corrected on site

Health Requirements for Children

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

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(2) · Violation corrected on site

Medications

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 14, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · March 7, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 1, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · March 10, 2020

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2018 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited
Mar 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 7, 2018

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2018 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · February 15, 2018

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(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 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · March 8, 2017

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c) · 407.120(e)(5)

Napping and Sleeping

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) through (c) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · 407.350(c)

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)(6) · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2016 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · March 24, 2016

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(c) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Program Requirements for All Ages

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) through (i) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · 407.200(i)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Animals

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(c) · Violation corrected

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 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2014 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 28, 2014

Health Requirements for Children

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

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2013 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited
Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · April 5, 2013

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected

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

Staffing Structure

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 110072 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Showing 25 of 27 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.

Details

Phone
8476970555
Address
1520 Main Ln
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 CENTERS 301142" under Provider Name and 60123 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 110072).
  • Chain — Checked September 2026 · kindercare.com
  • Owner — Checked September 2026 · sec.gov