Chicago · Licensed center
Ladybug & Friends Dcc And Preschool LLC
A center in Chicago, licensed for 93 children. The state cited something at 15 of 16 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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.
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: 15 of 16 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 16, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since September 2016 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was January 18, 2025. 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 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 16, 2026
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2024 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · December 18, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 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 11, 2023
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation substantiated
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(m) · Violation substantiated
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation substantiated
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(f) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 3, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2020 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · July 14, 2020
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 16, 2020
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 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 2, 2019
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)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · December 11, 2018
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)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2018 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · June 5, 2018
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
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
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · November 14, 2017
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · July 10, 2017
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · 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 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2017 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · February 23, 2017
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)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 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(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · November 14, 2016
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · October 13, 2016
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 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) · Rule cited again
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 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 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2016 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · September 6, 2016
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(e)
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(i)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · 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 550676 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 7735164307
- Address
- 5427 N Broadway St
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "LADYBUG & FRIENDS DCC AND PRESCHOOL LLC" under Provider Name and 60640 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 550676).