Child care in Illinois
Shortlist up to four to read them side by side.
Filter them by what their records say, and open any one to read it: every fact with its source and date.
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.
8,506of 8,506 child care providersshown with your filters
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 center Little Genius Community Daycare II Chicago, Illinois 60643 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Genius Community Dcc, Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60628 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 Little Giants Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it16children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Green Oak Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60634 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it49children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Green Tree House Chicago, Illinois 60607 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it178children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Green Tree House Chicago, Illinois 60657 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it173children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Green Tree House Chicago, Illinois 60614 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it162children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Green Tree House Evanston, Illinois 60201 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it167children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hands Child Creative Center Chicago, Illinois 60636 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it48children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hands Child Creative Center Inc. Homewood, Illinois 60430 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it54children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Harvesters Morton, Illinois 61550 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it39children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Harvesters Child Care Manito, Illinois 61546 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it82children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hearts & Hands Elc Urbana, Illinois 61802 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it124children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hearts & Hands, Inc. Urbana, Illinois 61802 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it260children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hearts Early Childhood Center Effingham, Illinois 62401 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it111children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hearts of Clinton LLC Clinton, Illinois 61727 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it43children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Horizons Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it156children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Hubs Learning Center Rochelle, Illinois 61068 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it117children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Inspirations Chicago, Illinois 60615 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Inspirations East Hyde Park Chicago, Illinois 60637 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Jewels Learning Center Bloomington, Illinois 61704 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it129children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Jewels Learning Center, Inc. Bloomington, Illinois 61704 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it211children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Jewels Learning Center, Inc. 2 Normal, Illinois 61761 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it216children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Journey Preschool Huntley, Illinois 60142 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it66children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Kiddies Day Care Center Chicago, Illinois 60660 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Kids Education Center Woodridge, Illinois 60517 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 Little Kids Learning Center Woodridge, Illinois 60517 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 center Little Kids Village Learning II Chicago, Illinois 60629 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it86children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Kids Village Too Learning Center Chicago, Illinois 60629 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it58children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Knights Inc. Godfrey, Illinois 62035 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Lambs 2 Vandalia, Illinois 62471 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it95children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Lambs LLC Vandalia, Illinois 62471 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it87children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Luthe Dekalb, Illinois 60115 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it28children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Leaders Academy Chicago, Illinois 60636 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 Little Leaders Childcare Lab Mattoon, Illinois 61938 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 Little Leaders Learning Academy Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60617 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it42children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Leaders of Tomorrow Day Care Ctr Chicago, Illinois 60644 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it84children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Leaders of Tomorrow Site III Chicago, Illinois 60644 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it18children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learner Children’s Academy Crest Hill, Illinois 60403 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it147children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learner Children’s Academy Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it142children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learner Children’s Academy Boling Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 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 Little Learner Children’s Academy Two Minooka, Illinois 60447 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it198children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learner’s Day Care Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60638 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it144children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learners Academy Chicago, Illinois 60614 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it19children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learners Child Care Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it83children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learners Child Care Cntr-Robinson Robinson, Illinois 62454 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it93children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Learners Educational Center Inc. Arlington Hts, Illinois 60004 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it88children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Little Legends Learning Center Inc. Champaign, Illinois 61822 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it240children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
Nothing matches all of these.
Remove a filter to see more. Each one is a fact the source publishes, so a place can be left out because its record is silent, not only because of what it says.
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.
Your shortlist0 of 4
Add one more to compare.