Crystal Lake · Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Centers 301778
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 181 children.
- KinderCare: public company; majority holder Partners Group (private equity).
Company news
KinderCare, the company that runs this center, reported in a federal filing that it permanently closed 49 of its early childhood centers in the six months ending July 4, 2026. It ran 1,567 of these centers at the end of that period. In the same filing, it reported closing 7 in the same six months of 2025.
The filing is about the company. It does not name which centers closed.
KinderCare’s quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. Shortlist last read it on November 8, 2026.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 22 of its 25 licensing inspections since April 2011.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
May 15, 202612 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)
- Jun 17, 2025Nothing cited
Jun 10, 20258 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Feb 10, 20259 citations
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Staffing Structure — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Staffing Structure — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
Background Checks for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Background Checks for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20)
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h)
Nutrition and Meal Service — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Nutrition and Meal Service — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
- Sep 27, 2024Nothing cited
Aug 29, 20245 citations
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)
Jul 23, 20241 citation
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(l)
Jun 17, 20241 citation
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b)
- May 14, 2024Nothing cited
Dec 20, 20236 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)
Jun 26, 20232 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)
Jun 28, 20224 citations
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(3)
Jan 13, 20221 citation
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(4)
Nov 12, 20201 citation
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b)
Feb 27, 20204 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Purpose and Applicability — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Purpose and Applicability — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.40(j)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)
Aug 8, 20195 citations
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)(e)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)
Jul 16, 20195 citations
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(8)
Nutrition and Meal Service
Nutrition and Meal Service
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(i)
May 29, 20183 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
May 4, 20182 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Oct 31, 20171 citation
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2)
Aug 18, 20172 citations
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10)
Apr 29, 20165 citations
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j)
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
May 5, 20151 citation
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)
May 29, 20134 citations
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Apr 27, 20114 citations
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2)
The state cited rules at 22 of this center's 25 inspections. Most Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: 78% of 868.
How all 868 Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 868 Chicago-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some78%This center
- All22%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- May 15, 2026
- On file
- 25 visits since April 2011 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 14, 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 12 findings
Monitoring visit · May 15, 2026
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (8) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (f)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(f)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation substantiated
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2025 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · June 10, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · February 10, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) through (11) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(11)
Staffing Structure — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Background Checks for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · 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.
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(20) · 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(h) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Nutrition and Meal Service — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 29, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) through (11) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(11)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · 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.
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 23, 2024
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(l) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 17, 2024
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · December 20, 2023
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · June 26, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 28, 2022
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(3)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 13, 2022
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 12, 2020
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 27, 2020
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) through (r) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)
Purpose and Applicability — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.40(j) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 8, 2019
Guidance and Discipline
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) through (c)(6)(e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 407.270(c)(6)(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · July 16, 2019
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) through (h)(8) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · 407.210(f)(4) · 407.210(h)(8)
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(3) · Violation corrected on site
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(i) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 29, 2018
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 4, 2018
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)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 31, 2017
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · August 18, 2017
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (l) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(l)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · April 29, 2016
Outdoor Play Area
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j) through (l)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(j) · 407.390(l) · 407.390(l)(1) · 407.390(l)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 5, 2015
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 29, 2013
Program Requirements for All Ages
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) · 407.200(i) · 407.200(r)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2011 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 27, 2011
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (6) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415957 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
What staff are paid
- Assistant Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare
- $15.65 an hourJob posting, July 2026
- Lead Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare
- $16.85 to $21.60 an hourJob posting, July 2026
Details
- Phone
- (815) 477-2580
- Address
- 645 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, 60012
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What staff are paid
- Assistant Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare — Checked October 2026 kindercare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
- Lead Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare — Checked October 2026 kindercare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
State record
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS 301778" under Provider Name and 60012 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 415957).
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Ages on the license — Checked November 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS 301778" under Provider Name and 60012 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 415957).
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,948 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.