Steger · Licensed center
The Gingerbread House C.C. Center, Inc.
A center in Steger, licensed for 154 children. The state cited something at 13 of 15 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: 13 of 15 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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- March 11, 2026
- On file
- 15 visits since April 2010 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was April 10, 2026. 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.
Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 11, 2026
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · September 1, 2021
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
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · June 8, 2021
Grouping and Staffing — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(f) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Program Requirements for All Ages — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Physical Plant/Indoor Space — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
Outdoor Play Area — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(g) · Violation corrected
Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 19, 2021
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · September 2, 2020
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 4, 2019
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f) through (7) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f) · 407.210(f)(7)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(b)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2016 Monitoring visit 20 findings
Monitoring visit · January 7, 2016
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4) through (20) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4) · 407.210(f)(19) · 407.210(f)(20)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(g)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(6)
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)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected
Transportation
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(2) · Violation corrected
Diapering and Toileting Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(o)(2) · 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 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2014 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · February 27, 2014
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(11) · 407.370(f)(2)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(2) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2013 Monitoring visit 22 findings
Monitoring visit · January 17, 2013
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) through (10) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(a)(10)
Nutrition and Meal Service
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) through (l)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(d) · 407.330(l) · 407.330(l)(1) · 407.330(l)(2)
Transportation
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n) through (t) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.280(n) · 407.280(p) · 407.280(t)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Violation substantiated · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(n)(2) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(n)(2) · 407.370(p)
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)(4) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(h) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected
Hand Washing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(c)(5) · Violation corrected
Medications
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c) · 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 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 3, 2012
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(c)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2012 Monitoring visit 18 findings
Monitoring visit · February 16, 2012
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) · 407.310(a)(3) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(1)(g) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) through (l)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(f) · 407.330(l)(1)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(d) · Violation corrected on site
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)(1) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(c)(7) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(b) · 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(c) · 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 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2011 Monitoring visit 16 findings
Monitoring visit · February 24, 2011
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) through (i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · 407.250(i)(1) · 407.250(i)(1)(g) · 407.250(i)(4)(a)
Nutrition and Meal Service
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (l)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(k)(1) · 407.330(l)(1) · 407.330(l)(2)
Personnel Records
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(f)(4) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(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 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2010 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 3, 2010
Outdoor Play Area
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(d) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(d) · 407.390(f)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 378902 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 7087546678
- Address
- 3138 Chicago Rd
- License
- license issued (il)
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All checked August 2026.
State record
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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 GINGERBREAD HOUSE C.C. CENTER, INC." under Provider Name and 60475 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 378902).