Stepping Stones Child Care

Center · Homewood · 17560 Dixie Hwy

What kind of place is this?

Size 72 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 7089220386
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

May 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 27, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due June 26, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due June 26, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

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Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 3, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due June 13, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(2) · Correction due June 13, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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May 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 2, 2023

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due June 1, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due June 1, 2023

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due June 1, 2023

Cited: CCASEC4

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Sep 2020 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 29, 2020

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due October 29, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

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Jun 2019 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · June 17, 2019

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d)(1) · Correction due June 24, 2019

Staffing Structure

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190 · Correction due June 24, 2019

Grouping and Staffing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Correction due June 24, 2019

Napping and Sleeping

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May 2017 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · May 11, 2017

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(i) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(b)(4) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Hand Washing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(4) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due May 31, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due May 31, 2017

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · Correction due May 31, 2017

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · Correction due May 31, 2017

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Correction due May 31, 2017

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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Apr 2016 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 26, 2016

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due May 26, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Correction due May 26, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due May 26, 2016

General Requirements for Personnel

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Apr 2015 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 9, 2015

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due April 20, 2015

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · Correction due April 20, 2015

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5) · Correction due April 20, 2015

Equipment and Materials

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May 2014 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · May 6, 2014

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(e) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(e) · Correction due May 31, 2014

Outdoor Play Area

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May 2013 Licensing visit 17 findings

Licensing visit · May 7, 2013

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due June 7, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(2) · Correction due June 7, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due June 7, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(8) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Hand Washing

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(p)(1) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(c) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(d) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(4) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Outdoor Play Area

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(6) · Correction due June 7, 2013

Outdoor Play Area

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