Illinois Childcare Disclosure | River City Preschool Peoria IL
Effective Date: 10/16/2025
River City Preschool complies fully with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing and childcare regulations. This disclosure provides transparency for families regarding our licensing, reporting, and safety obligations under Illinois law.
1. Licensing and Oversight
River City Preschool is a DCFS-licensed childcare center in good standing with the State of Illinois.
Our license is displayed at the facility and includes current capacity, expiration date, and inspection information.
You can view the state’s full licensing standards here:
👉 Illinois Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers (Title 89, Part 407)
2. Access to Licensing and Compliance Records
Families and guardians have the right to view our center’s inspection and compliance records.
To request this information, contact the Illinois Day Care Information Line at 1-877-746-0829, or visit the Illinois DCFS official website.
You may also review inspection reports and complaint summaries by contacting your local DCFS licensing office.
3. Confidentiality and Record Disclosure
All child and family records are kept confidential and shared only under the following conditions:
- With written parental consent
- When required by state or federal law
- To authorized DCFS or health department personnel during inspections or investigations
For more information, see:
👉 Illinois Administrative Code, Section 406.25 – Confidentiality and Recordkeeping
4. Mandated Reporting and Child Safety
River City Preschool staff are mandated reporters under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. If any employee has reasonable cause to suspect a child is being abused or neglected, they must report it immediately to DCFS.
You can also report concerns directly to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline:
📞 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
Online reporting is also available through the DCFS Safe Kids Portal.
Learn more about mandated reporter responsibilities here:
👉 DCFS Mandated Reporter Information
5. Health, Safety, and Facility Standards
River City Preschool meets or exceeds all Illinois requirements under Part 407 Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, including:
- Staff-to-child ratios and supervision guidelines
- Health and immunization documentation
- Nutrition and food service safety
- Sanitation and hygiene procedures
- Medication administration
- Safe sleep and diapering practices
- Indoor and outdoor safety inspections
- Emergency preparedness planning
You may view the complete DCFS rules here:
👉 DCFS Day Care Center Rules (Part 407 PDF)
6. Parent and Guardian Rights
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
- Review our written policies, DCFS license, and staff credentials
- Obtain copies of any consent or authorization forms you’ve signed
- Revoke authorization for disclosure of information at any time (unless restricted by law)
- File complaints directly with DCFS if you believe the facility is not in compliance
To file a complaint, contact the Illinois Day Care Licensing Office through the DCFS Contact Page or call 1-877-746-0829.
7. Contact Information
River City Preschool
8615 N. University St
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 693-5757
Email: info@rivercitypreschool.com
Website: https://rivercitypreschool.com