Chicago · Licensed center

The Guadalupe Reyes Children & Family C.

Large play-based center, licensed for 211 children.

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.

How they teach

Play-based and STEAM

“Volunteers supported classrooms by reading stories, leading art activities, planting gardens, and spending time with children ages 3 to 5, reinforcing the importance of play based l earning and early childhood development.”In their words, August 2026.elvalor.org

“El Valor Early Childhood Programs focus on early education, enrichment and STEAM based curriculum.”In their words, August 2026.elvalor.org

One of 70 Chicago-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 129 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 17 of 22 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: July 24, 2026
On file: 22 visits since November 2010 — 5 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 24, 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.

Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · July 24, 2026

Provisions Pertaining to the License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

May 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · May 13, 2026

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(f) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · January 8, 2026

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (8) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(c)(8)

Health Requirements for Children

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310 through (a)(6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310 · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(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)

Cited: CCASEC4

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 24, 2025

Organization and Administration — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(h) · Violation corrected on site

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

Guidance and Discipline — Child Abuse / Neglect Report Made

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected on site

Illinois does not publish what came of a report; that investigation is confidential.

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2024 Monitoring visit 18 findings

Monitoring visit · November 25, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d) · 407.100(e)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (r)(3) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(q) · 407.370(r)(3)

Organization and Administration

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(h) through (k) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(h) · 407.70(k)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · 407.120(a)(4)

Application for License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.50(b)(1) · Violation corrected

Provisions Pertaining to Permits

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.65(a)(14) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(d) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(f) · Violation corrected

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(a) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · October 19, 2023

Personnel Records

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Violation corrected

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) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · October 27, 2022

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(e)

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4)

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(b) · 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) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2022 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Jun 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · November 20, 2020

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(e) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2020 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · November 18, 2020

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (e)(5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(4) · 407.120(e)(5)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d)

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(b) · Violation corrected

Health Requirements for Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2019 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Nov 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · November 15, 2019

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) through (f) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(f)

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Violation corrected

Cited: FHSEC305

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2018 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · November 13, 2018

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2018 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 6 findings

Monitoring visit · December 7, 2016

Personnel Records

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(b)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(f)(2)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(i) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(f) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2015 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · December 1, 2015

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Violation corrected

Hand Washing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · November 26, 2013

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(b) · Violation corrected

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 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 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · April 2, 2013

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k) · Violation corrected

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Rule cited again

Personnel Records

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Violation corrected

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Rule cited again

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(d)(3) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(6) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2011 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · November 29, 2011

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (10) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(10)

Equipment and Materials

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(5) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Nov 2010 Monitoring visit 11 findings

Monitoring visit · November 9, 2010

Equipment and Materials

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(i) through (j)(6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(i) · 407.380(j)(4) · 407.380(j)(5) · 407.380(j)(6)

Students and Youth Aides

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(b)(4) through (5) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.160(b)(4) · 407.160(b)(5)

Medications

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) through (e) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(c)(2) · 407.360(e)

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected

Nutrition and Meal Service

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(2) · Violation corrected

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(3) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 239134 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

3129972021

Website: elvalor.org
Address: 1951 W. 19th Street
License: pending renewal application (rn)

Do you run The Guadalupe Reyes Children & Family C.? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Adding it is free and takes about ten minutes.

Add what is missing

Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

How they teach

Approach — Checked August 2026 elvalor.org

How they teach

Approach — Checked August 2026 elvalor.org

Who cares for your child

Staff elvalor.org

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "THE GUADALUPE REYES CHILDREN & FAMILY C." under Provider Name and 60608 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 239134).
Website — Checked August 2026 elvalor.org