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DEKALB, IL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address821 S 7TH ST, DEKALB, IL, 60115
CityDEKALB, IL 60115
CountyDEKALB
Phone8157565744
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · 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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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
821 S 7TH 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: 5/11/2026
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium25
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 407555/11/2026
40755B
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071005/11/2026
407100C1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4071005/11/2026
407100D
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4071205/11/2026
407120A1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.73
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4072505/11/2026
407250I1G
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073505/11/2026
407350A4
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073705/11/2026
407370F2
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073705/11/2026
407370Q2
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380A
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380J1
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380J3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380J5
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4073405/11/2026
407340K1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.85
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073705/11/2026
407370A1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 8.38
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073705/11/2026
407370E8
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380E1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.96
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073805/11/2026
407380F
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 5.73
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073305/11/2026
407330B
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.5
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073305/11/2026
407330G
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 6.77
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4073105/11/2026
407310A
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium risk5/11/2026
FHSEC305
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4072605/11/2026
407260D
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.88
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 407905/11/2026
40790A2
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation; Weight: 7.5
Corrected 5/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4072805/11/2026
407280C
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: In violation
Corrected 5/26/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4079012/2/2025
40790C
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.27
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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