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The Learning Experience-Bolingbrook

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At a glance

  • Large center, licensed for 144 children.

What to know

License: 6 weeks to 12 years (state).

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 10 of its 13 licensing inspections since May 2021.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jun 9, 20264 citations
    • Background Checks for Personnel

      • Background Checks for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

    • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

      • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

    • A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 38345A.

      • A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 38345A.

  • Apr 2, 202610 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1)

    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)

    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3)

    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(4)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c)

    • 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 Child Care Director

      • Qualifications for Child Care Director

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

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

  • Mar 12, 202613 citations
    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

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

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

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

    • Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

      • Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a)

    • Health Requirements for Children

      • Health Requirements for Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1)

    • Health Requirements for Children

      • Health Requirements for Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)

    • Medications

      • Medications

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)

    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

      • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f)(2)

  • Oct 29, 2025Nothing cited
  • Sep 29, 20252 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

  • Mar 31, 202515 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

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

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1)

    • 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)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(4)

    • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

      • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b)

    • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

      • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5)

    • Medications

      • Medications

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

    • Medications

      • Medications

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e)

    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

      • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(1)

    • Outdoor Play Area

      • Outdoor Play Area

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m)

    • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

      • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(k)(1)

  • Jun 13, 2024Nothing cited
  • Apr 21, 202320 citations
    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)

    • 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)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(6)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)

    • Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

      • Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h)

    • 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)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

    • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

      • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)

    • Guidance and Discipline

      • Guidance and Discipline

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a)(1)

    • Health Requirements for Children

      • Health Requirements for Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3)

    • Nutrition and Meal Service

      • Nutrition and Meal Service

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1)

    • Nutrition and Meal Service

      • Nutrition and Meal Service

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(h)

    • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

      • Diapering and Toileting Procedures

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1)

    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

      • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)

    • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

      • Physical Plant/Indoor Space

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3)

    • Equipment and Materials

      • Equipment and Materials

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b)

    • Equipment and Materials

      • Equipment and Materials

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(e)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)

  • Mar 2, 20233 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)

    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(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(h)

  • Jan 4, 20235 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(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(h)

    • Background Checks for Personnel

      • Background Checks for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(c)

    • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

      • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)

  • Oct 24, 20222 citations
    • Staffing Structure

      • Staffing Structure

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2)

    • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

      • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)

  • Oct 13, 2021Nothing cited
  • May 14, 202120 citations
    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(2)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(3)

    • Organization and Administration

      • Organization and Administration

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(k)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6)

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

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

    • General Requirements for Personnel

      • General Requirements for Personnel

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d)

    • 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)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(5)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(1)

    • Personnel Records

      • Personnel Records

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(e)(5)

    • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

      • Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a)

    • Grouping and Staffing

      • Grouping and Staffing

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(d)(4)

    • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

      • Special Requirements for School-Age Children

        89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b)

    • A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

      • A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

    • 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 10 of this center's 13 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
June 9, 2026
On file
13 visits since May 2021 — 3 cited nothing
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was June 4, 2029. 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.

Jun 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · June 9, 2026

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation substantiated

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation substantiated

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b) · Repeat violation

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, 38345A.

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · April 2, 2026

Staffing Structure

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) through (4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(1) · 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(a)(3) · 407.90(a)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Repeat violation

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

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)

Qualifications for Child Care Director

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(a) · Violation substantiated

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 13 findings

Monitoring visit · March 12, 2026

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) through (3) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Violation substantiated

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

Personnel Records

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

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

Health Requirements for Children

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(1) through (3) · Violation substantiated

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

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated

Medications

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.360(e) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 29, 2025

Staffing Structure

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

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2025 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · March 31, 2025

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4)

General Requirements for Personnel

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (7) · Violation substantiated

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) through (k)(1) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(5) · 407.340(k)(1)

Medications

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

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

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(5) · Violation substantiated

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b) · Violation substantiated

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

Outdoor Play Area

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(m) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jun 2024 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 20 findings

Monitoring visit · April 21, 2023

Personnel Records

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) through (c) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(c)

Nutrition and Meal Service

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) through (h) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(h)

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

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

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

Equipment and Materials

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) through (e) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(b) · 407.380(e)

Organization and Administration

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation substantiated

General Requirements for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation substantiated

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation substantiated

Qualifications for Early Childhood Assistants and School-age Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.150(b) · Violation substantiated

Grouping and Staffing

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation substantiated

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Violation substantiated

Guidance and Discipline

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

Health Requirements for Children

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

Diapering and Toileting Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.340(a)(1) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2023 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · March 2, 2023

Staffing Structure

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) through (4) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · 407.90(a)(4)

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 5 findings

Monitoring visit · January 4, 2023

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Background Checks for Personnel

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected

Personnel Records

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

Qualifications for Early Childhood Teachers and School-age Workers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.140(h) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2022 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · October 24, 2022

Staffing Structure

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(2) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.260(d) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2021 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited
May 2021 Monitoring visit 20 findings

Monitoring visit · May 14, 2021

Personnel Records

6 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)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(e)(1) · 407.120(e)(5)

Organization and Administration

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (k) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3) · 407.70(k)

General Requirements for Personnel

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(c)(6) · 407.100(c)(7) · 407.100(d)

Grouping and Staffing

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(d)(4)

Special Requirements for School-Age Children

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(b) · Violation corrected

Daily Arrival and Departure of Children

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

A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, CCASEC4.

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

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 597075 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

What staff are paid

Child Care Teacher
$17.25 to $19.25 an hourJob posting, January 2026

Details

Phone
(630) 914-5170
Address
1281 115th St, Bolingbrook, 60490
Chain
The Learning Experience
Owner
The Learning Experience brand is owned by Harvest Partners, a private-equity firm. Most of its schools are owned by franchisees.

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What staff are paid

State record

From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

Details

The private-equity firm Harvest Partners lists The Learning Experience as a current investment, made in July 2025, and describes it as a franchisor and operator of early childhood education schools. So a single center may be run by a franchisee or by the company. harvestpartners.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.

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