Child care in Illinois
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8,506 child care providers in Illinois.
From the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), Child Care Licensing, on the DCFS Sunshine site: Sunshine Provider Lookup: its “Daycare Providers” export of the providers it lists, read each day.
What Illinois’s list covers
8,506 of the 8,659 providers Illinois counts: the state’s export leaves out 153. Illinois’s Annual Childcare Report gives only its total, so which kinds those are can’t be told.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Day care home Staub, Victoria L Millstadt, Illinois 62260 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stay and Play Daycare Inc. Maryville, Illinois 62062 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it63children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steele-Brooks, Karren A Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steele, Denice L Matteson, Illinois 60443 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steele, Stephanie M Gilson, Illinois 61436 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steen, Bridgett M Chicago, Illinois 60643 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steffa, Crystal M Malta, Illinois 60150 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it5children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steidinger, Jeri L Forrest, Illinois 61741 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stein, Monica A Okawville, Illinois 62271 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steinmetz, Michelle A Marion, Illinois 62959 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stelivan, Shawntell D Springfield, Illinois 62703 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it7children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stenger, Vicky Champaign, Illinois 61821 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stennis, Ramonda L Collinsville, Illinois 62234 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it6children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Alton, Illinois 62002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it71children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step East Alton, Illinois 62024 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it123children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Brighton Latchkey Brighton, Illinois 62012 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Child Care Center Inc. Diamond, Illinois 60416 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it105children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Child Care Center Inc. Ottawa, Illinois 61350 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it78children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Child Care Center Inc. Ecc Coal City, Illinois 60416 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it24children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Child Care Center Inc. Es Coal City, Illinois 60416 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Child Care/Morris Morris, Illinois 60450 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it149children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Day Care Midlothian, Illinois 60445 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it63children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Day Care Inc. North Chicago, Illinois 60064 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it115children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step Ottawa Ottawa, Illinois 61350 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it59children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Step By Step, Inc. Brighton, Illinois 62012 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it76children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stephanys, Fernanda Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stephen, Tiffany T Chicago, Illinois 60637 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it7children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stephens, Melanie B So Holland, Illinois 60473 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stephenson, Linda J Rockford, Illinois 61114 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stone Early Childhood Learning Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it26children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stone Nursery School Chicago, Illinois 60625 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it97children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stone Scholars Chicago, Illinois 60616 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Child Care Homewood, Illinois 60430 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it72children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Child’s Center Roscoe Roscoe, Illinois 61073 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it110children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it52children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Learning Academy, LLC Peoria, Illinois 61607 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it99children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Learning Center Manteno, Illinois 60950 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it113children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Learning Institution Chicago, Illinois 60652 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it29children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Nursery School Chicago, Illinois 60607 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it79children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Nursery School Chicago, Illinois 60634 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it51children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Stepping Stones Nursery School Chicago, Illinois 60647 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Steps to the Future Daycare Center Inc. Calumet City, Illinois 60409 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Steptore, Jeanetta N Bellwood, Illinois 60104 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Group day care home Sterchi, Laura J Dundas, Illinois 62425 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeGroup Day Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Sterling - Wallace Center Head Start Sterling, Illinois 61081 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it105children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Sterling Rock Falls Day Care Sterling, Illinois 61081 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Sterling, Michele J Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Stevens Hogan, Michele A Park Forest, Illinois 60466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care HomeFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
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Source:
Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), Child Care Licensing, on the DCFS Sunshine site, Sunshine Provider Lookup: its “Daycare Providers” export of the providers it lists, read each day. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Updated daily.
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