Chicago · Licensed center
Little Leaders Of Tomorrow Day Care Ctr
A center in Chicago, licensed for 84 children. The state cited something at 13 of 19 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: 13 of 19 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
- June 24, 2026
- On file
- 19 visits since July 2012 — 6 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was July 24, 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.
Jun 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 24, 2026
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2026 Monitoring visit 27 findings
Monitoring visit · May 18, 2026
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(2) · Violation substantiated · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(9)(b) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)
Program Requirements for All Ages
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) through (p) · Violation substantiated · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · 407.200(d)(8) · 407.200(m) · 407.200(p)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (d) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(d)
Nutrition and Meal Service
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(k)(1) · 407.330(l)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected on site
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected on site
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation substantiated
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(d) · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Rule cited again
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2025 Monitoring visit 23 findings
Monitoring visit · May 20, 2025
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(8) · 407.200(m) · 407.200(p)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) through (p) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(3) · 407.370(p)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Repeat violation · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) through (5) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) · 407.340(a)(5)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (g) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(g)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) through (l) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · 407.390(l)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 29, 2024
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · April 12, 2024
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(e)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Violation corrected
Animals
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(b) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 5, 2023
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · April 14, 2023
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3) · Violation corrected on site
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Violation corrected on site
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected on site
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected on site
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 14, 2022
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
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2021 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · March 29, 2021
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(f)
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(e) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 3, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · April 14, 2016
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2014 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · April 29, 2014
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4) through (10) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(4) · 407.370(e)(10)
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
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(j) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2012 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · July 19, 2012
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) through (o)(2) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(7) · 407.370(o)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(s) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 415323 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 7733788302
- Address
- 301 N Mayfield Ave
- License
- license issued (il)
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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 LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CTR" under Provider Name and 60644 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 415323).