Shining Stars Early Learning Center

Center · Algonquin · 100 Country Side Dr

What kind of place is this?

Size 64 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 8474582595
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Illinois DCFS

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · June 29, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due July 29, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Correction due July 29, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due July 29, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Correction due July 29, 2026

Napping and Sleeping

Substantiated · Correction due July 29, 2026

Cited: FHSEC305

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Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 27, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m) · Correction due January 12, 2026

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1) · Correction due January 12, 2026

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(2) · Correction due January 12, 2026

Health Requirements for Children — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(d) · Correction due January 12, 2026

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

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Jul 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 21, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Correction due August 20, 2025

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1)(a) · Correction due August 20, 2025

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(1) · Correction due August 20, 2025

Outdoor Play Area

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Jun 2023 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · June 27, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Correction due July 27, 2023

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due July 27, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due July 27, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due July 27, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due July 27, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due July 27, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Correction due July 27, 2023

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Correction due July 27, 2023

Health Requirements for Children

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Jul 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 5, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due August 4, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(h) · Correction due August 4, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Health Requirements for Children

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Jul 2019 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 24, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due August 24, 2019

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due August 24, 2019

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due August 24, 2019

Grouping and Staffing

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Mar 2019 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 6, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(5) · Correction due May 2, 2019

Nutrition and Meal Service

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Jul 2017 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 20, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due August 19, 2017

Grouping and Staffing

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May 2016 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 24, 2016

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Correction due May 25, 2016

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due May 25, 2016

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

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Jun 2015 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · June 24, 2015

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due July 19, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due July 19, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due July 19, 2015

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h)(2) · Correction due July 19, 2015

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due July 19, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

Again · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due July 19, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

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Jan 2015 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 13, 2015

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Correction due March 2, 2015

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due March 2, 2015

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Correction due March 2, 2015

Napping and Sleeping

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2014 Licensing visit 22 findings

Licensing visit · June 11, 2014

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(1) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due July 11, 2014

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(10) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(4) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(2) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due July 11, 2014

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(3) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(k) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · Correction due July 11, 2014

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · Correction due July 11, 2014

Cited: 38540

Corrected · Correction due July 11, 2014

Cited: 38540H

DCFS compliance lookup

Aug 2013 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 20, 2013

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due September 20, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

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Jul 2013 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · July 19, 2013

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3)

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b)(1)

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

Guidance and Discipline

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

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(5)

Nutrition and Meal Service

DCFS compliance lookup

Nov 2012 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · November 5, 2012

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

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(i)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(f)

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g)

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(h)

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m)

Outdoor Play Area

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Sep 2011 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 7, 2011

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(b)

Transportation

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

General Requirements for Personnel

DCFS compliance lookup

Sep 2010 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · September 3, 2010

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

Organization and Administration

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

Organization and Administration

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(p)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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Aug 2010 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 12, 2010

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due September 12, 2010

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due September 12, 2010

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due September 12, 2010

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due September 12, 2010

Personnel Records

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Mar 2010 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 18, 2010

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(a)

Organization and Administration

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3)

Staffing Structure

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190

Grouping and Staffing

DCFS compliance lookup

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