Chicago · Licensed center
Twinkling Stars Preschool LLC
- Small play-based center, licensed for 48 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
Small means the smallest quarter of Chicago-area’s 1,949 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 48 children. Medium is 49 to 118; large is 119 to 487.
How they teach
Play-based
“HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Your child's teacher will use books, puppets, music, blocks, puzzles and manipulatives to inspire a love of learning.”In their words, August 2026.twinklingstarschicago.com
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
One adult for every five to eight toddlers
Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.
One adult for every ten preschoolers. Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.
Pam Hall (Owner and Executive Director) since 2010, Calli (Director) since 2012, Lizz (Lead 2/3s Teacher) since 2018, Vanessa (Assistant 2/3s Teacher) since 2019, Lacy (Lead Toddler Teacher) since 2019, Jolisha (Assistant Preschool Teacher) since 2021, Erika (Assistant Toddler Teacher) since 2022, Julia (Assistant Director) since 2023, Anaya (Center Assistant) since 2023, Elizabeth (Lead Preschool Teacher) since 2024, Doralys (Center Assistant) since 2025 and Natasha (Center Assistant) since 2025.
Of 5,346 Chicago-area providers, 27 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of sixteen years.
What it costs
Application fee $50. Deposit $500, not refundable.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 15 of 17 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
- February 21, 2023
- On file
- 17 visits since May 2010 — 2 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 28, 2022. 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.
Feb 2022 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · February 10, 2022
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2020 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 15, 2020
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2019 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · December 16, 2019
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)
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2019 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · January 29, 2019
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
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2018 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · June 28, 2018
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected on site
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · February 6, 2017
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2014 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 11, 2014
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · 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)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · October 30, 2012
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)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2012 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · March 15, 2012
Health Requirements for Children
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(d)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2011 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · December 15, 2011
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2011 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · July 28, 2011
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(6)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
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(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2011 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · March 8, 2011
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(4) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
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)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.60(g) · Violation corrected
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(h) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.270(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Oct 2010 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · October 19, 2010
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2010 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 17, 2010
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 490186 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2010 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · May 28, 2010
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(8) · 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 490186 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).
A day here
- Meals
- Farm-to-table catered breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack; peanut-free; alternative meals for dietary restrictions
- Outdoors
- Uses Fellger and Hamlin Parks for outdoor education
- Sleep
- Scheduled nap from 12:30-2:30 pm in the toddler classroom
- Updates for parents
- Uses a mobile child care app to send notes, reminders, and messages throughout the day
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Schedule
- full-time or part-time (3 days/week Mon/Wed/Fri, or 2 days/week Tue/Thu)
Policies
- Enrollment
- First-come, first-served enrollment; requires Application for Enrollment plus deposit to hold a spot or waitlist place; deposit refundable only if withdrawn from the waitlist in writing before a space is offered, non-refundable once a space is reserved
Details
- Website
- twinklingstarschicago.com
- Address
- 2044b W Belmont Ave
- License
- license issued (il)
- Established
- 2010
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
Who cares for your child
- Children per adult — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
Who cares for your child
What it costs
- Application fee, Deposit — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Meals, Outdoors, Updates for parents, Hours — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
- Sleep — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
- Schedule — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
Policies
- Enrollment — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "TWINKLING STARS PRESCHOOL LLC" under Provider Name and 60618 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 490186).
- Website — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com
- Established — Checked August 2026 twinklingstarschicago.com