Chicago · Licensed center
Rogers Park Montessori School
A Montessori center in Chicago, licensed for 48 children. The state cited something at 15 of 15 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6).
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.
How they teach
Montessori
“RPMS provides programs in the Montessori method for children ages 2 through 14.”In their words. rpmschool.org, August 2026
One of 15 Chicago-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Three staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
What it costs
Application fee $150.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 15 of 15 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
- January 21, 2026
- On file
- 15 visits since January 2011 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 28, 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.
Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · January 21, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
3 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(f)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2025 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · February 10, 2025
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · 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 017551 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 23, 2024
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Personnel Records
4 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(e)(4)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 13, 2022
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · June 21, 2021
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(e)(4)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · 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 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 20, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · 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 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · October 15, 2019
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
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)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Violation corrected on site
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 3, 2018
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · December 14, 2017
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
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)
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(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · December 6, 2016
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2015 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · January 29, 2015
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2014 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · January 9, 2014
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2012 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · January 11, 2012
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)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2011 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 10, 2011
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2011 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · January 4, 2011
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) through (2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(2)
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)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 017551 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
A day here
- Meals
- Morning snack for Children's House core program; lunch during daycare; daily snack (treats on birthdays/holidays) during elementary after-school care
- Outdoors
- Scheduled outdoor/playground time each afternoon, weather permitting
- Sleep
- Full-day program: children age 3 by Sept 1 nap 1:00-2:45pm (NAP); children age 4 by Sept 1 have quiet rest with read-aloud instead (Siesta)
- Hours
- 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, school year
- Schedule
- half-day morning program with optional full-day daycare extension; part-week (4-day) or full-week (5-day) options for the Toddler program
Details
- Phone
- 7732711700
- Website
- rpmschool.org
- Address
- 1800 W Balmoral Ave
- License
- license issued (il)
- Ages
- ages 2-14
- Established
- 1966
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Sources and dates
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff — rpmschool.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff — rpmschool.org
Who cares for your child
- Staff — rpmschool.org
What it costs
- Application fee — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
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, Sleep — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
- Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "ROGERS PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60640 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 017551).
- Website — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
- Ages — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org
- Established — Checked August 2026 · rpmschool.org