Chicago · Licensed center
Lakefront Children's Academy
- Medium center, licensed for 49 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
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, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 14 of 16 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 22, 2025
- On file
- 16 visits since November 2010 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was October 22, 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.
Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 22, 2025
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) through (l)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · 407.330(l)(1)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Violation corrected
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) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · March 27, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(e) · 407.100(f)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation substantiated
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(f)(3) · Violation substantiated
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 20, 2022
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 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 14, 2020
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · October 25, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · October 12, 2017
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · 407.130(k)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 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
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2015 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 3, 2015
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)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2013 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · November 5, 2013
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)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (c)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(c)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2013 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · June 5, 2013
Provisions Pertaining to the License
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(f) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(f) · 407.60(g) · 407.60(h)
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)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · April 18, 2013
Hand Washing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a) · 407.320(b)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(h) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(h) · 407.340(k)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(11)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2012 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · December 14, 2012
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)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Volunteers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(b) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2011 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · October 18, 2011
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)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(6)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(4) through (l)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(4) · 407.330(l)(1)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2010 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · November 19, 2010
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)
Medications
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(c)(4) · 407.360(e)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(5) through (k)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(5) · 407.330(k)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 357303 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).
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
- Schedule
- full-day, half-day, full-week, part-week
Policies
- Enrollment
- Pre-K and Kindergarten programs require full-time enrollment
Details
- Address
- 400 E Randolph St Fl 6b
- License
- license issued (il)
- Ages they serve
- ages 2-6 years
- Established
- 1967
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A day here
- Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked August 2026 lakefrontchildrensacademy.com
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked August 2026 lakefrontchildrensacademy.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 "LAKEFRONT CHILDREN'S ACADEMY" under Provider Name and 60601 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 357303).
- Website — Checked July 2026 lakefrontchildrensacademy.com
- Ages they serve, Established — Checked August 2026 lakefrontchildrensacademy.com