Oswego · Licensed center

La Petite Academy Oswego

Large center, licensed for 145 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

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: 21 of 24 cited something

Chicago-area centers: the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine 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 13, 2026
On file: 24 visits since September 2010 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was September 25, 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 13, 2026

Outdoor Play Area

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(e) through (l)(2) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(e) · 407.390(i) · 407.390(l) · 407.390(l)(1) · 407.390(l)(2)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · September 16, 2025

Personnel Records

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(e)(5)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · May 14, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) through (b)(1) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11) · 407.100(b)(1)

Guidance and Discipline

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)(2) through (c)(3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b)(2) · 407.270(b)(3) · 407.270(c)(3)

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 6, 2024

Personnel Records

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2023 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · September 25, 2023

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)

Staffing Structure

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · 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 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · July 19, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected

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(b) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · January 12, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (10) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(10)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Rule cited again

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) · Rule cited again

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Rule cited again

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Rule cited again

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)(e) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · October 6, 2022

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · 407.190(f)

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 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 26, 2022

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

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

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 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · July 13, 2022

Staffing Structure

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

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Repeat violation

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2021 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · July 30, 2021

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

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

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

Napping and Sleeping

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (f)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(f)(3)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2020 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 19, 2020

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Repeat violation

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Violation corrected on site

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2019 Monitoring visit 21 findings

Monitoring visit · September 12, 2019

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(f)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) through (p) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(n) · 407.370(p)

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(4)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Rule cited again

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Rule cited again

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Rule cited again

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · 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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2018 Monitoring visit 23 findings

Monitoring visit · September 13, 2018

Personnel Records

5 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)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(f)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · 407.340(a)(4) · 407.340(a)(5)

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (k) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(k)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l) through (p) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l) · 407.370(p)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Rule cited again

Substitutes

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.170(b) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · Violation corrected on site

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(24) · Violation corrected on site

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · September 26, 2017

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 22 findings

Monitoring visit · July 27, 2017

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Rule cited again · 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)

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(13) through (20) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(13) · 407.210(f)(20)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(4)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(1)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Rule cited again

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Rule cited again

Swimming and Wading

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.290(f) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(d) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2016 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · August 5, 2016

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)

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)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2015 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · July 14, 2015

Personnel Records

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)

Staffing Structure

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2013 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · August 27, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Rule cited again

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)(a) through (2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)(a) · 407.370(f)(2)

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2013 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · January 10, 2013

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)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2011 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Oct 2010 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2010 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · September 13, 2010

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

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

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

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 350490 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 visits).

Details

6305548755

Address: 1260 Douglas Rd
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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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 OSWEGO" under Provider Name and 60543 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 350490).
Chain — Checked September 2026 lapetite.com
Owner — Checked September 2026 american-securities.com