Algonquin · Licensed center

Shining Stars Early Learning Center

Medium center, licensed for 64 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

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: 19 of 21 cited something

Chicago-area centers: the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine 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: June 29, 2026
On file: 21 visits since March 2010 — 2 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was July 29, 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.

Jun 2026 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · June 29, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) through (4)(a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 27, 2025

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(d) through (m) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(d) · 407.70(m)

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) · 407.310(i)(2)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 21, 2025

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) through (a) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · 407.390(i)(1)(a)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · June 27, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

4 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(c)(8) · 407.100(f)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · 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)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 5, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · July 24, 2019

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 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 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2019 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · March 6, 2019

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2017 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 20, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2016 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · May 24, 2016

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2015 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · June 24, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(8)

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (5) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(5)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2015 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · January 13, 2015

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

Napping and Sleeping

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2014 Monitoring visit 22 findings

Monitoring visit · June 11, 2014

Personnel Records

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (c) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(c)

Napping and Sleeping

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2) through (k) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2) · 407.350(j) · 407.350(k)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) through (p)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(o)(1) · 407.370(p)(3)

Outdoor Play Area

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · 407.390(i)(4)

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

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Cited: 38540

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

Cited: 38540H

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2013 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 20, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2013 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · July 19, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (b)(1) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(4) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11) · 407.100(b)(1)

Guidance and Discipline

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6) · 407.270(c)(6)(e)

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected

Program Requirements for All Ages

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2012 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · November 5, 2012

Outdoor Play Area

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) through (m) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f) · 407.390(g) · 407.390(h) · 407.390(m)

Program Requirements for All Ages

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i) through (r) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i) · 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2012 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Sep 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 7, 2011

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11) · Violation corrected

Transportation

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(b) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2010 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · September 3, 2010

Program Requirements for All Ages

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) through (r) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) · 407.200(p) · 407.200(r)

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) through (m) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(j) · 407.70(m)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(9) through (11) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(9) · 407.100(a)(11)

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) through (g) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · 407.190(g)

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 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2010 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · August 12, 2010

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)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2010 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · March 18, 2010

Qualifications for Child Care Director

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)(2) through (j) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)(2) · 407.130(j)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(a) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190 · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 489703 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

How the comparison is built

Routine visits: across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 visits).

Details

8474582595

Address: 100 Country Side Dr
License: license issued (il)

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Phone, Address, License sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "SHINING STARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER" under Provider Name and 60102 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 489703).