Chicago · Licensed center
South Loop Montessori School
- Medium Montessori center, licensed for 57 children.
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.
How they teach
Montessori
“We use the Montessori Method of education.”In their words, August 2026.amaschools.com
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
One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.
What it costs
$2,535 a month for an infant
Lower than 12 of 18 Chicago-area providers that publish a full-time infant price.
Lower than 12 of 22 Chicago-area providers that publish a full-time toddler price.
South Loop Montessori SchoolMost Chicago-area prices (middle 80%)
Scale $1,000 to $4,000 a month. Chicago-area prices as of September 29, 2026. Half-day (morning) $1,790 to $2,410 a month. Application fee $75. Sibling discount: reduced rates for prepaid tuition discounts and eldest sibling rates. Prices from their website, August 2026.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 14 of 17 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
- July 17, 2026
- On file
- 17 visits since December 2013 — 3 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 17, 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.
Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · July 17, 2026
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) through (h)(5) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · 407.210(h)(5)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l) · Violation substantiated
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation substantiated
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · March 17, 2026
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) through (h)(2) · Violation corrected · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · 407.210(f)(7) · 407.210(h)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (i) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(i)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) through (l)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(l)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (t)(2) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(t)(2)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l) · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2025 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 25, 2025
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(i) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2024 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 30, 2024
Provisions Pertaining to the License
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(c) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(c) · 407.60(g)
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2024 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · February 9, 2024
Personnel Records
3 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(e)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (q)(2) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(f)(3) · 407.370(q)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(d)(2) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · June 23, 2023
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (e)(11) · Repeat violation · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(e)(11)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100 · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(24) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · February 7, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (8) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 1, 2022
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)
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 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 13, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 26, 2019
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)
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)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · January 31, 2017
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.55(f) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2016 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · February 18, 2016
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
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)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2015 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · March 11, 2015
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected on site
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(j)(3) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 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 510252 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2013 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 18, 2013
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected on site
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 510252 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).
A day here
- Outdoors
- outdoor activities in a large, private playground (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, year round
- Schedule
- Half Day (8:00am–12:30pm), School Day (8:00am–3:30pm), Extended Day (7:30am–5:00pm), All Day (7:30am–6:30pm) (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Policies
- Enrollment
- 90-day written notice required to withdraw; deposit applied to child's final days of enrollment (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Website
- amaschools.com
- Address
- 47 W Polk St Ste G15
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
- Ages they serve
- 8 weeks to 9 years of age
- Established
- 2012
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff amaschools.com
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
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
- Outdoors — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
- Hours — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
- Calendar, Schedule — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "SOUTH LOOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL" under Provider Name and 60605 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 510252).
- Website — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
- Ages they serve — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com
- Established — Checked August 2026 amaschools.com