Talk to the director
Barnes, Erma J
7932 S WOLCOTT AVE, Chicago, IL 60620For parents already enrolled here. Below are the findings that aren't confirmed resolved yet, each with a respectful question you can bring to the director — as a partner, not a gotcha. Copy one, or the whole summary to share with other parents.
Is it being fixed?
Tick the findings you want to raise, then print a handout for the meeting or copy them to share with other parents. Bring them collaboratively — regulators can take months to log a correction, so ask for the sign-off rather than assuming.
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068F
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612J
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (40612J). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Family home — health & safety requirement not met
40614C1
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Family home — health & safety requirement not met (40614C1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk)
40614C2
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk) (40614C2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Unsafe infant sleep practice — infant not placed on back on firm, flat surface (SIDS risk)
40614C3
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep practice — infant not placed on back on firm, flat surface (SIDS risk) (40614C3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk)
40614C4
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk) (40614C4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Family home provider has NOT completed required background check
4069A
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Family home provider has NOT completed required background check (4069A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~10 months
Family home — records & reports requirement not met (§406.24)
40624I
“DCFS recorded on Sep 11, 2025: Family home — records & reports requirement not met (§406.24) (40624I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 11, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk)
40614C2
“DCFS recorded on Jul 10, 2024: Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk) (40614C2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jul 10, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”