BRIGHT START CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL, INC
HOMEWOOD, IL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1800 RIDGE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL, 60430
CountyCOOK
Phone7089229000
Operating details
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium25
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Location
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1800 RIDGE RD, HOMEWOOD, IL, 60430, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 407709/25/2025
40770I
Actions: CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.31
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071009/25/2025
407100D
Actions: CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071009/25/2025
407100F
Actions: CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071209/25/2025
407120E4
Actions: CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073109/25/2025
407310A3
Actions: CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071905/28/2025
407190A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073705/28/2025
407370R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4072605/28/2025
407260B
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073205/28/2025
407320A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073704/24/2025
407370E
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073704/2/2025
407370E
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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: HOMEWOOD, COOK County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Day Care Center
What parents actually pay
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