The Sapling School

Center · Grayslake · 449 Center St

What kind of place is this?

Size 134 children licensed
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Pending renewal application (RN)
Phone 8472083926
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 20, 2026

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g)

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.200(r)

Program Requirements for All Ages

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · June 5, 2025

Corrected · Correction due July 5, 2025

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due July 5, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due July 5, 2025

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due July 5, 2025

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Correction due July 5, 2025

Health Requirements for Children

DCFS compliance lookup

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 14 findings

Licensing visit · June 6, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.210(b) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(f) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Physical Plant/Indoor Space

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Correction due July 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · Correction due July 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(6) · Correction due July 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(8) · Correction due July 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Correction due July 8, 2024

Background Checks for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Correction due July 8, 2024

General Requirements for Personnel

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · Correction due July 8, 2024

Cited: CCASEC4

Corrected · Correction due July 8, 2024

Cited: FHSEC305

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(3) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Personnel Records

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(3) · Correction due July 8, 2024

Health Requirements for Children

DCFS compliance lookup

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