Northbrook · Licensed center
Northbrook Montessori School
A center in Northbrook, licensed for 39 children. The state cited something at 19 of 20 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. 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: 19 of 20 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
- May 29, 2026
- On file
- 20 visits since February 2015 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 19, 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.
May 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 29, 2026
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19) through (24) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(19) · 407.210(f)(24)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 29, 2026
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) through (m) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · 407.390(m)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 17, 2026
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation substantiated
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 19 findings
Monitoring visit · January 12, 2026
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(4) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) through (i) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(i)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (f)(11) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(f)(8) · 407.210(f)(11)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a) · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC7
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · 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 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 19 findings
Monitoring visit · January 27, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (b) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) through (11) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · 407.210(f)(11)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) through (e) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · 407.360(e)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60 · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC7
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · 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 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2024 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · January 22, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (b) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC7
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · 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 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 14 findings
Monitoring visit · December 12, 2022
General Requirements for Personnel
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(a) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(a) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation corrected
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
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · 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 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · February 4, 2022
General Requirements for Personnel
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(e) · 407.100(f)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(3) through (f)(10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(3) · 407.210(f)(10)
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · May 18, 2021
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2020 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · January 21, 2020
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) through (d)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · 407.90(b) · 407.90(d)(1)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(c) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · January 10, 2019
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(7) · Violation corrected on site
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(f) · Rule cited again
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 12, 2018
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(1) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2018 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · January 25, 2018
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(5) · Violation corrected on site
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected on site
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(3) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · December 16, 2016
Personnel Records
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (b) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 23, 2015
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2015 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 11, 2015
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) through (k) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(2) · 407.340(k)
Animals
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.300(f) · 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 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2015 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · June 5, 2015
Outdoor Play Area
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(a) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(a) · 407.390(b) · 407.390(f)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2015 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · March 13, 2015
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · February 20, 2015
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(l) · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(8) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 535251 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 2244153663
- Address
- 135 Sanders Rd
- 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 "NORTHBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60062 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 535251).