Child care in Chicago
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2,347 child care providers in Chicago, 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. The record lists 8,502 child care providers in Illinois.
What Illinois’s list covers
8,504 of the 8,659 providers Illinois counts: the state’s export leaves out 155. Illinois’s Annual Childcare Report gives only its total, so which kinds those are can’t be told.
2,347of 2,347 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 38 Little Angels Daycare Center Chicago, Illinois 60707 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 4ever Young Day Care Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it41children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center 5 Peas in A Pod Learning Academy LLC Chicago, Illinois 60639 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 5 Star Child Care Development Center Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60612 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it15children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center A Childs Place Academy 2, LLC Chicago, Illinois 60637 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 A Haven for Little Ones 2 Clc Chicago, Illinois 60649 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it46children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center A Quest for Knowledge Chicago, Illinois 60619 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it38children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center A-Karrasel Galewood Childcare Chicago, Illinois 60639 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it89children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center A-Zmall World Child Development Center Chicago, Illinois 60623 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
- Group day care home Abbey, Natasha N Chicago, Illinois 60619 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 Abc Academy Chicago, Illinois 60645 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it57children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Abc and Me Daycare LLC Chicago, Illinois 60640 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 Abc Learning Center II Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60628 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it55children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center Abc Learning Center Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60628 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 Abc Learning Tree Educational Ccc Chicago, Illinois 60631 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 Abc Preschool Ltd Chicago, Illinois 60634 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
- Group day care home Abdul-Waarith, Aneesa Chicago, Illinois 60619 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 home Abramovich, Marina Chicago, Illinois 60612 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 Aburto, Jovita Chicago, Illinois 60630 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 Academy for Global Citizenship Chicago, Illinois 60638 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 Academy of Creative Thinking Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60634 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it55children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Adams-Head, Lashonda D Chicago, Illinois 60629 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 Adams, Dianna B Chicago, Illinois 60636 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 home Adams, Kashima D Chicago, Illinois 60636 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 Adams, Rosalind E Chicago, Illinois 60624 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 Adler Schools Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60625 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it67children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Agbeko, Victoria M Chicago, Illinois 60615 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 Agrelo, Carmenza Chicago, Illinois 60647 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 home Agron, Nellie M Chicago, Illinois 60651 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 Aguero, Yohanny Y Chicago, Illinois 60634 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 Aguirre, Ema Chicago, Illinois 60639 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 Akpan, Abigail E Chicago, Illinois 60645 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 Alarcon, Guadalupe Chicago, Illinois 60625 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
- Group day care home Alban, Fatima V Chicago, Illinois 60634 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 Albany Park Community Center Chicago, Illinois 60625 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it229children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care home Aldridge, April A Chicago, Illinois 60615 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 Alexander, Cynthia L Chicago, Illinois 60652 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 home Alexander, Lauren M 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 Alexander, Patricia Chicago, Illinois 60629 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 Alexander, Renay 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 Alexander, Rochelle D 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
- Group day care home Alfonso, Idalmis Chicago, Illinois 60647 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 home Alicea, Elisa B Chicago, Illinois 60647 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 All Aboard Learning Express Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60646 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 All About Kids Learning Academy Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60619 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 All Day Montessori Chicago, Illinois 60643 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it47children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeDay Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Day care center All Star Kids Academy, Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60608 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 All Things Are Possible for Kids Inc. Chicago, Illinois 60651 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
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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 5, 2026. Updated daily.
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