Chicago · Licensed center
La Escuelita Numero Dos Inc
A play-based center in Chicago, licensed for 78 children. The state cited something at 21 of 22 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6).
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.
How they teach
Play-based and bilingual
“We offer children a learning advantage with a designed bilingual program that incorporates the Spanish language naturally as they learn through daily activities.”In their words. laescuelitadaycarecenter.com, August 2026
“At La Escuelita, our mission is to nurture the whole child -- socially, emotionally, and academically -- through a bilingual, play-based learning program.”In their words. laescuelitadaycarecenter.com, August 2026
One of 70 Chicago-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Two staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 21 of 22 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
- July 29, 2024
- On file
- 22 visits since October 2011 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 28, 2024. 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.
Jul 2024 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · July 29, 2024
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (4) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation substantiated
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation substantiated
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 16, 2024
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120 · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · November 14, 2023
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120 · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · November 9, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(q) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · October 3, 2023
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(e) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · July 31, 2023
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c) · Violation substantiated
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation substantiated
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · June 13, 2023
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(1) · 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(5) · 407.370(e)(6)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) through (g)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · 407.380(g)(1)
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1)(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 20, 2022
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(8) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · July 12, 2022
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(f)(2)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · June 7, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · December 17, 2020
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 8, 2020
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · July 16, 2019
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected on site
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(8) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2019 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 16, 2019
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · July 16, 2018
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(a)(4) · 407.90(a)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(1) · 407.370(p)(2) · 407.370(p)(3)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(e)(1) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · July 9, 2018
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e) · 407.90(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2016 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · August 10, 2016
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(l)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(d)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(b) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · October 2, 2015
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2013 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · January 13, 2013
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2012 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · September 7, 2012
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2011 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 17, 2011
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 508377 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
A day here
- Meals
- will make menu modifications for allergies/religious-cultural food restrictions when possible; otherwise parents must provide compliant meals
- Calendar
- Year round
- Schedule
- full-day
Policies
- When a child is sick
- fever over 100.3°F (without history of febrile seizures) triggers immediate parent call and pickup request
Details
- Phone
- 7732787511
- Website
- laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
- Address
- 3001 W Diversey Ave
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
- Ages
- Infants from 6 weeks through School Age
- Established
- 2011
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
- Calendar, Schedule — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "LA ESCUELITA NUMERO DOS INC" under Provider Name and 60647 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 508377).
- Website — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
- Ages — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com
- Established — Checked August 2026 · laescuelitadaycarecenter.com