Crystal Lake · Licensed center
La Petite Academy Crystal Lake
A center in Crystal Lake, licensed for 141 children. The state cited something at 19 of 25 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.
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: 19 of 25 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
- September 1, 2026
- On file
- 25 visits since March 2010 — 6 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 18, 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.
Sep 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 1, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (d) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(d)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(b) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · March 4, 2026
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(1)(e) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1)(e)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected on site
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 30, 2025
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 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 30, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · August 31, 2023
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(e)(4)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 13, 2022
Grouping and Staffing — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · 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(p) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 2, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 3, 2018
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(h) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(r)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 6, 2017
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) through (e)(11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · 407.370(e)(11)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2017 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · February 9, 2017
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) through (9) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(9)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d) · 407.190(f)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2016 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · November 30, 2016
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · August 2, 2016
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 11, 2015
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4) through (c)(6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected on site
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2014 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 5, 2014
Nutrition and Meal Service
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) through (k)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · 407.330(j)(1) · 407.330(k)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(9) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2013 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 29, 2013
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(h) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 21, 2013
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · 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(r) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 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 14, 2012
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)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2010 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 13, 2010
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(e)(1)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 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)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2010 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · March 26, 2010
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) · 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(10)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(2) · 407.260(e)(3)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350056 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 8154778840
- Address
- 190 N Il Route 31
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
- Chain
- La Petite AcademySource: lapetite.com
- Owner
- American Securities (via Learning Care Group)La Petite Academy is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com
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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 "LA PETITE ACADEMY CRYSTAL LAKE" under Provider Name and 60014 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 350056).
- Chain — Checked September 2026 · lapetite.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 · american-securities.com