KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTERS 000235
ELGIN, IL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2485 SOUTH ST, ELGIN, IL, 60124
CityELGIN, IL 60124
CountyKANE
Phone8478884288
Operating details
Capacity132
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · 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
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
2485 SOUTH ST, ELGIN, IL, 60124, ELGIN, IL 60124
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: 5/8/2026
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- Medium-High0
- Medium25
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 407705/8/2026
40770N3
Actions: MON, PPL, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.59
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071905/8/2026
407190G
Actions: MON, PPL, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.03
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4072005/8/2026
407200R
Actions: MON, PPL, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.4
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073701/13/2026
407370F
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.58
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071001/13/2026
407100C1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.23
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071001/13/2026
407100C5
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.07
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071001/13/2026
407100C6
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071001/13/2026
407100C7
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071001/13/2026
407100F
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073101/13/2026
407310A
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073101/13/2026
407310A3
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073101/13/2026
407310A5
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 40731012/15/2025
407310A3
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40737012/15/2025
407370D3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071109/4/2025
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4072009/4/2025
407200R
Actions: MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.4
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071008/14/2025
407100F
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073708/14/2025
407370E3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071208/14/2025
407120A2
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4072007/16/2025
407200R
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.4
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073807/16/2025
407380A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073807/16/2025
407380G
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.75
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 407907/16/2025
40790E1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.47
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4073707/16/2025
407370E10
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073807/16/2025
407380B
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.19
Corrected at inspection
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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.
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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: ELGIN, KANE County
- Capacity: 132
- Type: Day Care Center
What parents actually pay
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