Appletree Academy, Inc.

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.

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.

Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))

Illinois law (Child Care Act §7(a)) requires daycare employees to pass a criminal history check before working with children. This citation is recorded when that screening is incomplete or not documented for someone in the facility's personnel records. DCFS typically pairs it with a corrective plan requiring the screening be completed.

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

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.

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.

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

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

Child care director qualification requirement not met

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

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

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

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.

License provision not met

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

Program operations requirement not met

Infant & toddler special requirement not met