Plainfield · Licensed center
The Goddard School Of Plainfield
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 140 children.
- The Goddard School franchise; the brand is owned by Sycamore Partners (private equity).
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 14 of its 20 licensing inspections since October 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Sep 18, 2026Nothing cited
- Aug 12, 2026Nothing cited
- May 12, 2026Nothing cited
- Nov 25, 2025Nothing cited
- Jul 15, 2025Nothing cited
- May 15, 2025Nothing cited
Apr 11, 20256 citations
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(h)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(1)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(i)(2)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(k)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(m)
Mar 13, 20255 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(e)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(q)
Jan 17, 202512 citations
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(a)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Qualifications for Child Care Director
Qualifications for Child Care Director
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)
Napping and Sleeping
Napping and Sleeping
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(j)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(e)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(1)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(3)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(4)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCA81.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCA81.
Aug 30, 20246 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)
Aug 29, 20246 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(f)(2)
Organization and Administration
Organization and Administration
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
Daily Arrival and Departure of Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f)(4)
Aug 26, 202416 citations
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(j)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(k)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(k)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(k)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(k)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(5)
Staffing Structure
Staffing Structure
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(3)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b)(1)
Aug 16, 20242 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(11)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Aug 14, 202411 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(a)(10)
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(1)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(2)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(3)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(4)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(n)(5)
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(q)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(c)(6)
Background Checks for Personnel
Background Checks for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110
Jan 25, 20241 citation
Program Requirements for All Ages
Program Requirements for All Ages
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)
Dec 1, 20233 citations
General Requirements for Personnel
General Requirements for Personnel
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Health Requirements for Children
Health Requirements for Children
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)
Feb 9, 20237 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(1)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(2)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(c)(3)
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b)
Dec 21, 20221 citation
Outdoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(l)
Nov 30, 20223 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
Grouping and Staffing
Grouping and Staffing
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(1)
Oct 27, 20223 citations
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)
Personnel Records
Personnel Records
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
The state cited rules at 14 of this center's 20 inspections. Most Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: 78% of 868.
How all 868 Chicago-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 868 Chicago-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some78%This center
- All22%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- September 18, 2026
- On file
- 20 visits since October 2022 — 6 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
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 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)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 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.
What staff are paid
- School Age Teacher-Full Time/AM Kitchen Aide
- $17 to $20.50 an hourJob posting, April 2026
Details
- Phone
- (815) 609-5970
- Address
- 24829 W 135th St, Plainfield, 60544
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What staff are paid
- School Age Teacher-Full Time/AM Kitchen Aide — Checked October 2026 the-goddard-school-careers.careerplug.com
State record
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. 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).
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 goddardschool.com
- Ages on the license — Checked November 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. 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).
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sycamorepartners.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 goddardschool.com
The private-equity firm Sycamore Partners lists Goddard Systems as a current investment. sycamorepartners.com
Goddard’s own site says “All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated.” goddardschool.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,948 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 119 to 487 children. Small is 8 to 48; medium is 49 to 118.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.