Zion · Licensed center
Martha's Nursery & Learning Center
A center in Zion, licensed for 68 children. The state cited something at 17 of 18 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: 17 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
- September 11, 2026
- On file
- 18 visits since June 2016 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was October 11, 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.
Sep 2026 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · September 11, 2026
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (4) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(f)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · July 22, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (11) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(11)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2025 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · October 24, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(i)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(h) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(a) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1)(b) · Violation corrected on site
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2024 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 5, 2024
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(9) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(9) · 407.200(r)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · August 17, 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
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 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 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 18, 2022
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(e)(2) · 407.120(f)(2)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · February 24, 2021
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 22, 2020
Transportation
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(o) through (t)(1) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(o) · 407.280(t)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Rule cited again
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2019 Monitoring visit 18 findings
Monitoring visit · September 20, 2019
Health Requirements for Children
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Staffing Structure
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) · 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(e) · 407.90(e)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · July 15, 2019
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) through (1) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · 407.90(d)(1)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · February 6, 2019
Transportation
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(i) through (t)(1) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(i) · 407.280(t)(1)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation substantiated
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 31, 2018
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) through (d)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) · 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d)(1)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 6, 2017
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 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 15, 2017
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · December 2, 2016
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(c)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(g) · Violation corrected
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(d) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 30, 2016
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 542862 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 8477319200
- Address
- 2719 Elisha 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 "MARTHA'S NURSERY & LEARNING CENTER" under Provider Name and 60099 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 542862).