Tender Care Early Learning Center

Center · Maywood · 1901 S 9th Ave

What kind of place is this?

Size 82 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 7084509013
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · September 23, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due October 23, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(3) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)(a) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Equipment and Materials

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5)(b) · Correction due October 23, 2025

Equipment and Materials

Substantiated · Correction due October 23, 2025

Cited: FHSEC305

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Apr 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · April 12, 2024

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(g) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Grouping and Staffing

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due April 19, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

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Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 6, 2023

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(2) · Correction due December 7, 2023

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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Oct 2023 Licensing visit 16 findings

Licensing visit · October 11, 2023

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Organization and Administration

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due November 10, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due November 10, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due November 10, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due November 10, 2023

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due November 10, 2023

Background Checks for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Guidance and Discipline

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Nutrition and Meal Service

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Equipment and Materials

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(2) · Correction due November 10, 2023

Qualifications for Child Care Director

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Oct 2022 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · October 17, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due November 16, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due November 16, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(j) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(3) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)(2) · Correction due November 16, 2022

Outdoor Play Area

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