Skokie · Licensed center

Swift Child Care

Large center, licensed for 127 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.

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: 21 of 24 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: February 19, 2026
On file: 24 visits since August 2010 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was March 16, 2029. 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.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 19, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · December 2, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(3)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(d) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b) · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

Cited: CCASEC7

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 17 findings

Monitoring visit · January 13, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(f)

Organization and Administration

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

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · Violation corrected on site

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

Cited: CCASEC7

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2024 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · March 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(d)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6)

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

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 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2023 Monitoring visit 24 findings

Monitoring visit · November 29, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (i) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)

Personnel Records

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) through (r)(2) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(q)(2) · 407.370(r)(2)

Organization and Administration

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

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected on site

Cited: FHSEC305

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

Cited: CCASEC7

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

Cited: CCASEC4

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · February 6, 2023

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2022 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · November 28, 2022

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(c) through (r)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(c) · 407.370(e) · 407.370(f) · 407.370(r)(2)

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)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)

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)

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(6) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · Violation corrected

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 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2022 Monitoring visit 12 findings

Monitoring visit · January 31, 2022

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)(6) · 407.100(f)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

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

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

Grouping and Staffing

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

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)(1)(b) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · February 18, 2021

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · August 3, 2020

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

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Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · October 15, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

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

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(6)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g)(1) · Violation corrected on site

Cited: FHSEC305

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2018 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · December 13, 2018

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) through (12) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · 407.210(f)(12)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (e)(6) · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(6)

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1) · Violation corrected on site

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · Violation corrected on site

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Violation corrected

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation corrected on site

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 6, 2018

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)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2017 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · November 22, 2017

Background Checks for Personnel

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

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2016 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · October 20, 2016

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3)

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) through (l) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · 407.340(l)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (7) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(7)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Violation corrected

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(11) · Violation corrected on site

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(d) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · November 18, 2015

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2013 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · October 30, 2013

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · December 7, 2012

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (2) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(b)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

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

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2012 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Dec 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · December 9, 2011

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · Violation corrected on site

Napping and Sleeping

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2011 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Oct 2010 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · October 29, 2010

Program Requirements for All Ages

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 471001 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2010 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · August 31, 2010

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (r)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(r)(2)

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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

8006756039

Address: 8260 Elmwood Ave
License: license issued (il)

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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 "SWIFT CHILD CARE" under Provider Name and 60077 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 471001).