Chicago · Licensed center
Stair Step Villa Nurs.& Kindergarten Inc
A center in Chicago, licensed for 22 children. The state cited something at 20 of 21 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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.
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: 20 of 21 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
- August 15, 2025
- On file
- 21 visits since May 2011 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was June 9, 2025. 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.
Aug 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · August 15, 2025
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) through (f) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) · 407.330(f)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 14, 2025
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation substantiated
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC7
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2024 Monitoring visit 20 findings
Monitoring visit · November 4, 2024
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) through (n)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(b) · 407.70(e) · 407.70(n)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (e)(11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(9) · 407.370(e)(11)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(i)
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(m) · 407.200(p)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(f) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(f) · 407.380(g)
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(d) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC7
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · June 7, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (h) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) through (m) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(k) · 407.130(m)
Application for License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(b)(2) · Violation substantiated
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(h) · Violation substantiated
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)(4) · Violation substantiated
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(p)(2) · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
Cited: CCASEC5
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · May 2, 2023
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (e)(4) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation substantiated
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · July 15, 2022
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 2, 2020
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(o) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · September 15, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 14, 2019
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Violation substantiated
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 10, 2018
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · January 2, 2018
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370 · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 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
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 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 14, 2017
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2017 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · June 30, 2017
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (10) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(9) · 407.370(e)(10)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a) · 407.250(i)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2017 Monitoring visit 33 findings
Monitoring visit · May 10, 2017
Health Requirements for Children
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(2) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(d)
General Requirements for Personnel
5 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)(6) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1) through (f)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1) · 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(2) · 407.370(f)(3)
Staffing Structure
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(d) · 407.90(f)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(f)
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(3) · 407.200(p)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · 407.260(e)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(n)(3) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(c)(14) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l) · Violation corrected on site
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2017 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · January 18, 2017
Guidance and Discipline
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) through (c)(6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · 407.270(c)(2) · 407.270(c)(4) · 407.270(c)(6)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) · 407.310(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d)(1) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2014 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · April 4, 2014
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(g) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(g) · 407.200(p)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(f) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2012 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · April 10, 2012
Outdoor Play Area
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(a) through (l)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(a) · 407.390(i) · 407.390(l) · 407.390(l)(5)
Equipment and Materials
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e) through (j)(5)(d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e) · 407.380(g) · 407.380(j)(5)(d)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again
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)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2011 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · August 18, 2011
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h) · Violation substantiated
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Repeat violation
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Repeat violation
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2011 Monitoring visit 22 findings
Monitoring visit · May 5, 2011
Personnel Records
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)
Nutrition and Meal Service
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) · 407.330(g) · 407.330(k)(1) · 407.330(k)(2) · 407.330(l)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (p)(3) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(o) · 407.370(p)(1) · 407.370(p)(2) · 407.370(p)(3)
Outdoor Play Area
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(1) · 407.390(l)(4) · 407.390(l)(5)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · 407.380(b)
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(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 019527 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 7736847340
- Address
- 6725 South Jeffery Boulevard
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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All checked July 2026.
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "STAIR STEP VILLA NURS.& KINDERGARTEN INC" under Provider Name and 60649 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 019527).