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JONES, KATHY

WAUKEGAN, ILDay Care HomeLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$969/mo

Contact information

Address428 N METROPOLITAN AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60085

CityWAUKEGAN, IL 60085

CountyLAKE

Phone8476938498

Operating details

Capacity8

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · 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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428 N METROPOLITAN AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60085, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

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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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 406154/8/2026

    40615B1

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 40664/8/2026

    4066E

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 406244/8/2026

    40624R

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 406244/8/2026

    40624J

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 406244/8/2026

    40624D3

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 406244/8/2026

    40624D2

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 406244/8/2026

    40624B

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 406224/8/2026

    40622E13

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 406224/8/2026

    40622B

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  10. Medium riskStandard 406204/8/2026

    40620C

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 406204/8/2026

    40620A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  12. Medium riskStandard 406134/8/2026

    40613A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  13. Medium riskStandard 406124/8/2026

    40612K1

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  14. Medium riskStandard 406124/8/2026

    40612I

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  15. Medium riskStandard 406124/8/2026

    40612B2

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  16. Medium riskStandard 40694/8/2026

    4069U

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  17. Medium riskStandard 40694/8/2026

    4069Q4

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  18. Medium riskStandard 40684/8/2026

    4068A14

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  19. Medium riskStandard 40684/8/2026

    4068A3

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  20. Medium riskStandard 40664/8/2026

    4066C

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  21. Medium riskStandard 406134/8/2026

    40613B1C

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4061412/4/2025

    40614J1

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4061512/4/2025

    40615A1

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 4061712/4/2025

    40617A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 4062412/4/2025

    40624C

    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.

25Total Violations
21Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:

  • 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

$969/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: 8
  • Type: Day Care Home

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