THE GROWING PLACE - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
DEKALB, IL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address615 N 1ST ST, DEKALB, IL, 60115
CityDEKALB, IL 60115
CountyDEKALB
Phone8157565744
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High0
- Medium25
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
615 N 1ST ST, DEKALB, IL, 60115, DEKALB, IL 60115
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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/3/2025
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- Medium-High0
- Medium24
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 40712011/3/2025
407120A3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 40710011/3/2025
407100I
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 40738011/3/2025
407380J5
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 40738011/3/2025
407380J4
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 40737011/3/2025
407370T2
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.54
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40737011/3/2025
407370J
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.17
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40731011/3/2025
407310A4
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40731011/3/2025
407310A3
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40722011/3/2025
407220C2
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.61
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40712011/3/2025
407120C
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.9
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40733011/3/2025
407330A
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.69
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 40738011/25/2024
407380B
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.19
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40730011/25/2024
407300F
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.12
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40719011/25/2024
407190A
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40711011/25/2024
407110
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.3
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40710011/25/2024
407100H
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.2
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40731011/25/2024
407310A
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40727011/25/2024
407270A
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.91
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40726011/25/2024
407260F
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.65
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40725011/25/2024
407250D
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.44
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40712011/25/2024
407120A4
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.5
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40712011/25/2024
407120A1
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.73
Corrected 12/25/2024 - Medium riskStandard 40712011/25/2024
407120A3
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 40710011/25/2024
407100F
Actions: CRP, MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$866/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: DEKALB, DEKALB County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Day Care Center
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