Mchenry · Licensed center
Little Scholars LLC
- Medium center, licensed for 106 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 19 of 23 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
- September 9, 2026
- On file
- 23 visits since January 2021 — 4 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 17, 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 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 22, 2026
Confidentiality of Records and Information
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.80(a) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.80(a) · 407.80(b)
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · 407.90(b)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 25, 2026
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · February 24, 2025
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) through (d)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d)(1)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · August 13, 2024
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 6, 2024
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · November 13, 2023
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · 407.200(d)(3)
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(4) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(4) · 407.390(l)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c) · 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 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 16, 2023
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(f)(2)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 4, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(27) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 3, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(7) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · 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 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · February 3, 2023
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l) through (r)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(l) · 407.370(r)(3)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 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 31, 2022
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m) through (p)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(m) · 407.330(p)(5)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 14, 2022
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 12, 2022
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(24) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2021 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · December 22, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) through (11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) · 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(11)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(m) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · August 18, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 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 14, 2021
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i) · 407.200(r)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11) · Rule cited again
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2021 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · April 21, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (11) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(11)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 14, 2021
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(1) · 407.120(f)(2)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · Violation corrected
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 580541 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2021 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · January 19, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(1) · 407.100(a)(2) · 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(1) through (r) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(1) · 407.200(r)
Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 580541 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
- 2214 W Il Route 120
- License
- license issued (il)
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Details
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