Chicago · Licensed center
Little Tykes Pre-School, Inc.
A play-based center in Chicago, licensed for 85 children. Tierra (Assistant Director) has been there since 2020. The state cited something at 16 of 18 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6).
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.
How they teach
Play-based
“Children come to school to learn, and the most effective way for them to learn is through play!”In their words. littletykeschicago.com, August 2026
One of 70 Chicago-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Tierra (Assistant Director) since 2020 and Alma Luna (Director, Little Tykes II) three years there.
Of 5,346 Chicago-area providers, 27 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of sixteen years.
What it costs
$836 to $1,095 a month
Chicago-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
Application fee $40.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 16 of 18 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
- April 1, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since April 2010 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 1, 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.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 1, 2026
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
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · October 30, 2025
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 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 16 findings
Monitoring visit · April 9, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(f)
Application for License
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(b)(1) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(b)(1) · 407.50(b)(5) · 407.50(b)(7)
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · 407.70(l)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(d)(4)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 4, 2024
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
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · March 16, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 2, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(e) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(e) · 407.100(f)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2020 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · June 26, 2020
Personnel Records
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (f)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(c) · 407.120(e)(2) · 407.120(f) · 407.120(f)(2)
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(b)(1) · Violation substantiated
Students and Youth Aides
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(b) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 25, 2018
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 9, 2017
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(d) · 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 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · April 5, 2016
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 through (f) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · April 24, 2015
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1) · 407.370(o)(1) · 407.370(p)
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
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2014 Monitoring visit 15 findings
Monitoring visit · May 23, 2014
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)
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)
Hand Washing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) through (b)(9) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · 407.320(b)(9)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (c)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(c)(2)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(p)(2) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2013 Monitoring visit 20 findings
Monitoring visit · March 15, 2013
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(2)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)
Hand Washing
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) through (b)(9) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · 407.320(b)(8) · 407.320(b)(9)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(k)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Rule cited again
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(c)(2) · 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 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2012 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · April 13, 2012
Equipment and Materials
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) through (j)(6) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · 407.380(i) · 407.380(j)(4) · 407.380(j)(5) · 407.380(j)(6)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)(3)
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) · 407.340(a)(5)
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) · Rule cited again
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2011 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · April 22, 2011
Equipment and Materials
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) through (6) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · 407.380(j)(5) · 407.380(j)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) through (h) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2010 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · April 22, 2010
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 043716 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
A day here
- Meals
- Breakfast, AM snack, lunch, and PM snack served daily per the program schedule
- Outdoors
- Two scheduled outdoor play periods daily, mid-morning and mid-afternoon
- Sleep
- Each child has an individually labeled personal resting mat during rest time, arranged for spacing and hygiene, with a caregiver always within sight and sound
- Updates for parents
- MyProcare app for updates, billing, and teacher communication
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Schedule
- full-time, part-time
- Closed
- Closed New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Professional Development Days; early dismissal for the Christmas Program, Preschool Graduation, and other special program days
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Keep child home if fever, diarrhea, or vomiting within past 24 hours; may return after 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medication
- Special needs
- Serves children with IEPs and 504 Plans under ADA guidelines; individualized Special Health Care Plan developed with family and health care provider
Details
- Phone
- 7732547710
- Website
- littletykeschicago.com
- Address
- 1711 W 35th St
- License
- license issued (il)
- Ages
- infant care, preschool, Pre-K and after-school care for school-age children
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff — littletykeschicago.com
What it costs
- Monthly tuition — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Application fee — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Hours — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Sleep — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Updates for parents — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Schedule — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Closed — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
Policies
- When a child is sick, Special needs — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.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 "LITTLE TYKES PRE-SCHOOL, INC." under Provider Name and 60609 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 043716).
- Website — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com
- Ages — Checked August 2026 · littletykeschicago.com