Plainfield · Licensed center
The Goddard School Of Plainfield
- Large center, licensed for 140 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
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: 14 of 19 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
- August 12, 2026
- On file
- 19 visits since October 2022 — 5 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 14, 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.
Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · April 11, 2025
Health Requirements for Children
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h) · 407.310(i)(1) · 407.310(i)(2) · 407.310(k)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · March 13, 2025
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) through (11) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11)
Program Requirements for All Ages
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) through (q) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) · 407.200(q)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · January 17, 2025
Guidance and Discipline
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1) · 407.270(c)(2) · 407.270(c)(3) · 407.270(c)(4)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(3) · Violation corrected
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Program Requirements for All Ages
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j) · Rule cited again
Cited: CCA81
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 30, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a) through (c)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(a)(11) · 407.100(c)(1)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
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 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · August 29, 2024
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(f)(2)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 16 findings
Monitoring visit · August 26, 2024
Program Requirements for All Ages
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) · 407.200(n)(1) · 407.200(n)(2) · 407.200(n)(3) · 407.200(n)(4) · 407.200(n)(5) · 407.200(r)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(j) through (k)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(j) · 407.250(k) · 407.250(k)(1) · 407.250(k)(2) · 407.250(k)(4)
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) through (b)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3) · 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(b)(1)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · August 16, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11) · Violation corrected
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 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2024 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · August 14, 2024
Program Requirements for All Ages
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) through (q) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n) · 407.200(n)(1) · 407.200(n)(2) · 407.200(n)(3) · 407.200(n)(4) · 407.200(n)(5) · 407.200(q)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) through (b)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10) · 407.100(b)(1)
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(c)(6) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · January 25, 2024
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 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 1, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · February 9, 2023
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)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1) · 407.140(c)(2) · 407.140(c)(3)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · December 21, 2022
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · November 30, 2022
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected on site
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · October 27, 2022
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)
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 611921 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
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
- Address
- 24829 W 135th St
- License
- license issued (il)
- Chain
- The Goddard School, a franchiseSource: goddardschool.com
- Owner
- This school is owned by its franchisee. The Goddard School brand is owned by Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm.The private-equity firm Sycamore Partners lists Goddard Systems as a current investment. sycamorepartners.comGoddard’s own site says “All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated.” goddardschool.com
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF PLAINFIELD" under Provider Name and 60544 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 611921).
- Chain — Checked September 2026 goddardschool.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 sycamorepartners.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 goddardschool.com