Chicago · Licensed center
Little Achievers
- Small center, licensed for 38 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What these mean, and where they come from
Small means the smallest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 48 children. Medium is 49 to 118; 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 18 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
- July 10, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since November 2010 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 10, 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.
Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 10, 2026
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 20, 2026
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Students and Youth Aides
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(d) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 11, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · June 28, 2024
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(l) · Violation corrected on site
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · April 30, 2024
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · September 26, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
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
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2021 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · October 19, 2021
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 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 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 23, 2020
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(9) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2018
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 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 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · November 10, 2015
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(8)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2014 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · October 17, 2014
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
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
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · November 1, 2012
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(16) through (h)(6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(16) · 407.210(h)(2) · 407.210(h)(6)
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2011 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · February 23, 2011
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · 407.190(d)(4)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected on site
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2010 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 29, 2010
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2010 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · November 30, 2010
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 501669 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
- Address
- 3801 W Diversey Ave
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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All checked July 2026.
State record
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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 "LITTLE ACHIEVERS" under Provider Name and 60647 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 501669).