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SUNSHINE DAY CARE INC

WAUKEGAN, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity46
Est. price$866/mo

Contact information

Address2905 SUNSET AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087

CityWAUKEGAN, IL 60087

CountyLAKE

Phone2243999010

Operating details

Capacity46

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/12/2026 · 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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2905 SUNSET AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium21
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4073703/12/2026

    407370J2D

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.83

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073703/12/2026

    407370J2C

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.75

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4073907/29/2025

    407390L

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.92

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073907/29/2025

    407390M

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.65

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4073907/29/2025

    407390I

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.88

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4073707/29/2025

    407370E6

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.65

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 4073707/29/2025

    407370E

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.38

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 4073507/29/2025

    407350C

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.35

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium riskStandard 4073307/29/2025

    407330G

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.77

    Corrected at inspection
  8. Medium riskStandard 4071907/29/2025

    407190A

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 4071207/29/2025

    407120A2

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium riskStandard 4071007/29/2025

    407100C2

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 6.67

    Corrected at inspection
  11. Medium riskStandard 407907/29/2025

    40790B

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8

    Corrected at inspection
  12. Medium riskStandard 407907/29/2025

    40790A1

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.7

    Corrected at inspection
  13. Medium riskStandard 407707/29/2025

    40770B

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.79

    Corrected at inspection
  14. Medium riskStandard 407707/29/2025

    40770A

    Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.25

    Corrected at inspection
  15. Medium riskStandard 4072007/29/2025

    407200P

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  16. Medium riskStandard 4072502/27/2025

    407250C14

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  17. Medium riskStandard 4073302/27/2025

    407330B

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  18. Medium riskStandard 4071202/27/2025

    407120E5

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  19. Medium riskStandard 4071102/27/2025

    407110

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

Showing the 25 most recent of 30 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
2Recent 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

$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: WAUKEGAN, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 46
  • Type: Day Care Center

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