Sandcastle Academy

Center · Lockport · 300 Read St

What kind of place is this?

Size 25 children licensed
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status License issued (IL)
Phone 8152900970
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · January 7, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due February 6, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due February 6, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k) · Correction due February 6, 2026

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · Correction due February 6, 2026

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

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May 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 9, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(o) · Correction due May 23, 2025

Organization and Administration

Substantiated · Correction due May 23, 2025

Cited: CCA5G

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Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 4, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due February 5, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · Correction due February 5, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Correction due February 5, 2024

Outdoor Play Area

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Dec 2022 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · December 7, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due January 6, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due January 6, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due January 6, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1)(f) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due January 6, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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Mar 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 3, 2022

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(b)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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Jan 2022 Licensing visit 30 findings

Licensing visit · January 18, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due February 17, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(2) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(1) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(a) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(b) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2)(e) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(4) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(h) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)(2) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Medications

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)(b) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370 · Correction due February 17, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Correction due February 17, 2022

Equipment and Materials

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Sources and dates

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