Tess M Mckenzie Early Learning Campus

Center · Chicago · 4301 S Wabash Ave

What kind of place is this?

Size 59 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 7732098614
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 16 findings

Licensing visit · February 26, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Grouping and Staffing

Substantiated · Correction due March 26, 2026

Cited: FHSEC305

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due March 26, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · Correction due March 26, 2026

Cited: CCASEC4

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Correction due March 26, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(5) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Organization and Administration

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(7) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(b) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Napping and Sleeping

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Staffing Structure

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4)(k) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Equipment and Materials

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1) · Correction due March 26, 2026

Staffing Structure

DCFS compliance lookup

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · February 27, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Napping and Sleeping

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Grouping and Staffing

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due March 27, 2025

Background Checks for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(j) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Qualifications for Child Care Director

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(d) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due March 27, 2025

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Substantiated · Correction due March 27, 2025

Cited: CCASEC4

DCFS compliance lookup

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · October 2, 2024

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due November 2, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Equipment and Materials

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Napping and Sleeping

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(i) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Personnel Records

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4) · Correction due November 2, 2024

Personnel Records

DCFS compliance lookup

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 26, 2024

Corrected on site · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

DCFS compliance lookup

May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · May 9, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · Correction due May 13, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Correction due May 13, 2024

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

DCFS compliance lookup

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · April 2, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Correction due April 9, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(d) · Correction due April 9, 2024

Program Requirements for All Ages

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · Correction due April 9, 2024

Nutrition and Meal Service

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(1) · Correction due April 9, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(t)(2) · Correction due April 9, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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Sources and dates

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