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Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member

Staff orientation — Admin Code 407 portions review not documented in personnel file

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)

Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)

This citation category applies under Illinois' Health Care Worker Background Check Act when a background check identifies a Category II record — offenses such as certain drug felonies, robbery, or aggravated assault. These are presumptively disqualifying, though DCFS may grant a formal waiver under specific conditions. Check the status shown with this finding: these are commonly recorded once screening has surfaced the record and the facility has responded.

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

DCFS has not recorded a verified correction. The facility may have fixed this independently — ask for the inspector sign-off.

License provision not met

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence)

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)

This citation applies when required background-check documentation is missing or incomplete for personnel, or when a probationary employee is documented unsupervised with children. DCFS classifies background-check compliance as a critical safety standard, which is why this category is treated as high-risk.

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Child care director qualification requirement not met

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

Student or youth aide requirement not met

Substitute staff requirement not met

Volunteer requirement not met

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

Program operations requirement not met

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

School-age program requirement not met

Intergenerational program requirement not met

Evening/night/weekend/holiday care requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

Discipline violation (review sub-code for severity)

This citation family covers discipline violations. Severity depends on the sub-code — some cover prohibited physical punishment. Check the full citation code and the status shown with this finding.

Transportation safety requirement not met

WATER SAFETY violation — required certified lifeguard, fencing, or supervision not in place

Animal in facility — health or safety requirement not met

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

Medication handling requirement not met

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met