STEP BY STEP DAY CARE INC.

NORTH CHICAGO, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data

Capacity115

Est. price$779/mo

Contact information

Address2525 SHERMAN AVE, NORTH CHICAGO, IL, 60064

CityNORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064

CountyCOOK

Phone8474734838

Operating details

Capacity115

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · 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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2525 SHERMAN AVE, NORTH CHICAGO, IL, 60064, NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064

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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.

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: 4/21/2026

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Medium-High0
Medium21
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

Medium riskStandard 4073104/21/2026
407310B
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071004/21/2026
407100C5
Actions: MON, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.07
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4072004/21/2026
407200R
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407702/25/2026
40770J
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071002/25/2026
407100A3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071102/25/2026
407110
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 407702/25/2026
40770N3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071202/25/2026
407120B
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072502/25/2026
407250L
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4072602/25/2026
407260D
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4073302/25/2026
407330J3
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected

2025

Medium riskStandard 40726011/24/2025
407260D
Actions: —; Status: In violation
Not corrected
Medium riskStandard 4071008/28/2025
407100C1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.23
Corrected at inspection
Medium risk8/28/2025
FHSEC305
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/28/2025
407120A6
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071208/28/2025
407120A2
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071008/28/2025
407100C8
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071008/28/2025
407100C7
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 4071008/28/2025
407100C6
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 407558/28/2025
40755B
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7
Corrected at inspection
Medium riskStandard 407901/23/2025
40790A1
Actions: MON, CRP, COR; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.7
Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations

3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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.

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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: NORTH CHICAGO, COOK County
Capacity: 115
Type: Day Care Center

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