Warrenville · Licensed center
The Gardner School Of Warrenville
A center in Warrenville, licensed for 206 children. The state cited something at 19 of 23 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. 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: 19 of 23 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.
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State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- March 20, 2025
- On file
- 23 visits since July 2013 — 4 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 28, 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.
Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · January 30, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (d) · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) through (f) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · 407.360(f)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (r)(3) · Violation substantiated · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(r)(3)
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(c) · Repeat violation
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i)(2) · Violation substantiated
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Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · April 5, 2024
Organization and Administration
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (i) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(i)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Rule cited again
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(e)(3) · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · April 18, 2023
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2023 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · March 28, 2023
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) through (f) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (e) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(7) · Rule cited again
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Rule cited again
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Rule cited again
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · February 10, 2022
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(f)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (e) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(e)
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · February 17, 2021
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (d) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(d)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected on site
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Rule cited again
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Rule cited again
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2020 Monitoring visit 19 findings
Monitoring visit · March 3, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (f) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(f)
Organization and Administration
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Medications
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) through (e) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · 407.360(e)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(c) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Rule cited again
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1) · 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 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · February 26, 2019
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(b)(1) · Rule cited again
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 16, 2018
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Rule cited again
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · Rule cited again
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · March 2, 2017
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (4) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(4)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (6) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(6)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2016 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · February 3, 2016
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(1)(h)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (4) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) through (7) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7)
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(6) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 9, 2015
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2015 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 20, 2015
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (5) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2015 Monitoring visit 13 findings
Monitoring visit · February 6, 2015
Nutrition and Meal Service
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (k)(1) · Violation corrected on site · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(j)(1) · 407.330(k)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5)
Equipment and Materials
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(1) · 407.380(j)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4) · 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)(1) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2014 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · November 21, 2014
Hand Washing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) through (b)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) · 407.320(b)(3)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(e)(2) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2014 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 6, 2014
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected on site
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(8) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2014 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · April 2, 2014
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected on site
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(2) · Violation corrected on site
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(n)(2) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2013 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 5, 2013
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2013 Monitoring visit 18 findings
Monitoring visit · July 24, 2013
Guidance and Discipline
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1) · 407.270(a)(2) · 407.270(a)(3) · 407.270(a)(4) · 407.270(a)(5)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)(1) · 407.260(f)(2) · 407.260(f)(3) · 407.260(f)(4)
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(10)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(b) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(n)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 520801 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 6306575029
- Address
- 28w611 Ferry Rd
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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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 "THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF WARRENVILLE" under Provider Name and 60555 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 520801).