Chicago · Licensed center
Wee Read Daycare Academy
A center in Chicago, licensed for 27 children. The state cited something at 11 of 12 routine visits (Chicago-area centers: about 5 in 6). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. 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.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 11 of 12 cited something
Across Chicago-area centers, the state cites something at about 5 in 6 routine visits (19,088 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
- January 16, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since February 2011 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 17, 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.
Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · January 16, 2026
General Requirements for Personnel
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b) through (c)(5) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(b) · 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5)
Health Requirements for Children
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a)(5) · 407.310(a)(6) · 407.310(d)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (11) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(11)
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) through (l) · Violation corrected · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · 407.70(l)
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · January 13, 2025
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Rule cited again
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1) · Rule cited again
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2024 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · February 23, 2024
General Requirements for Personnel
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5) · 407.100(f) · 407.100(i)
Personnel Records
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) through (e)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(e)(4)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) through (f)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · 407.370(f)(1)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(i) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1) · Violation corrected
Health Requirements for Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.310(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(l)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2023 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · January 6, 2023
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) through (5) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(c)(1) · 407.100(c)(5)
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation substantiated
Qualifications for Child Care Director
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130(l)(1) · Violation substantiated
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation substantiated
Outdoor Play Area
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.390(i) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · December 10, 2020
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(a)(3) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(c) · Violation corrected
Special Requirements for School-Age Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.220(a) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2020 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · January 7, 2020
Organization and Administration
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) through (n) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(l) · 407.70(n)
General Requirements for Personnel
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(f) · 407.100(h)
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(e)(1) · Violation corrected
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(4) · Violation corrected
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · December 12, 2017
Personnel Records
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b)
Background Checks for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.110 · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g)(1) · Violation corrected on site
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 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2016 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · December 16, 2016
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) through (f)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(a) · 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(f)(1) · 407.370(f)(2)
Organization and Administration
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(h) · Violation corrected
Staffing Structure
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · Violation corrected
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2015 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · January 15, 2015
Personnel Records
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(4)(a) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meal Service
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(k)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2014 Monitoring visit 19 findings
Monitoring visit · January 31, 2014
Personnel Records
7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (e)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(6) · 407.120(b) · 407.120(e)(3)
Nutrition and Meal Service
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) through (p)(2) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(g) · 407.330(g)(1) · 407.330(p)(2)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) through (p) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(d)(3) · 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(p)
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(l) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Personnel
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.100(d) · Violation corrected
Grouping and Staffing
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.250(i)(1) · 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 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2011 Monitoring visit 26 findings
Monitoring visit · February 22, 2011
Personnel Records
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) through (6) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.120(a)(1) · 407.120(a)(2) · 407.120(a)(3) · 407.120(a)(4) · 407.120(a)(5) · 407.120(a)(6)
Volunteers
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.180(a) · 407.180(b) · 407.180(c) · 407.180(d)
Organization and Administration
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.70(e)(1) · 407.70(e)(2) · 407.70(e)(3)
Physical Plant/Indoor Space
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) through (o) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.370(e)(3) · 407.370(e)(10) · 407.370(o)
Staffing Structure
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.90(b) · 407.90(e)
Grouping and Staffing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.190(a) · 407.190(f)
Hand Washing
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.320(a)(3) · 407.320(a)(5)
Nutrition and Meal Service
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) through (d) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.330(b) · 407.330(d)
Napping and Sleeping
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.350(e) · Violation corrected
Equipment and Materials
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.380(j)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 493514 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- 7738873000
- Address
- 5624 W Madison St
- License
- license issued (il)
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All checked July 2026.
State record
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "WEE READ DAYCARE ACADEMY" under Provider Name and 60644 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 493514).