BUSY BEE CHILDREN'S CENTER

WAUKEGAN, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity139
Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address2115 S ERNIE KRUEGER CIR, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087

CityWAUKEGAN, IL 60087

CountyLAKE

Phone8472456800

Operating details

Capacity139

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium25
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2115 S ERNIE KRUEGER CIR, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026

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  • Medium-High0
  • Medium13
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4072006/8/2026

    407200P

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073906/8/2026

    407390F

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4072606/8/2026

    407260D

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 407906/8/2026

    40790D

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4071009/17/2025

    407100C1

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.23

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 4071209/17/2025

    407120A

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.28

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4071009/17/2025

    407100F

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4071009/17/2025

    407100C5

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.07

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium risk9/17/2025

    FHSEC305

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 40710010/4/2024

    407100C1

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.23

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 40710010/4/2024

    407100F

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium risk10/4/2024

    FHSEC305

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 40712010/4/2024

    407120A1

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.73

    Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$779/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WAUKEGAN, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 139
  • Type: Day Care Center

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