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Blossom Leaders Academy

807 N WESTERN AVE # 09, Chicago, IL 60622

Day Care Center · Licensed · Licensed since 2024

Serious concerns

GoldiCheck · State record

2 outstanding (past-deadline) violations: 407210C5, 407380A

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Category check

No serious safety issues right now; some safety areas have past or minor findings.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks4
  • Supervision
  • Discipline3
  • Health & sanitation22
  • Building safety8

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios3
  • Staff training18
  • Paperwork / records17
  • Operations12

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2026-06-24
407350B1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required)

Illinois requires infants be placed on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding. This citation is recorded when an inspector documents an infant positioned face-down or on their side, a position associated with a significantly higher risk of SIDS.

2026-06-24
407270DisciplineIn compliance

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.

2026-06-24

All violations

87 violations shown

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #624935
Background checks(4)
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407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2026-06-24
407110Background checksIn compliance

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.

2025-06-05
FHSEC305Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2024-10-22

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

CCASEC46IBackground checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2024-10-22

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

Discipline(3)
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407270DisciplineIn compliance

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.

2026-06-24
407270DisciplineIn compliance

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.

2025-06-05
407270ADisciplineSubstantiated (plan issued)

DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed

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.

2024-10-22

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

Health & sanitation(22)
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407330K1AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2026-06-24
407350B1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required)

Illinois requires infants be placed on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding. This citation is recorded when an inspector documents an infant positioned face-down or on their side, a position associated with a significantly higher risk of SIDS.

2026-06-24
407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2026-06-24
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2026-06-24
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2026-06-24
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2026-06-24
407310AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407330BHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407330GHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407340A2Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407360B1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Prescription medication given without physician's written authorization

2025-06-05

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

407360B2Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Medication given without required written authorization

2025-06-05

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

407360C2Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Medication not stored in required locked location

2025-06-05

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

407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2025-06-05
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2025-06-05
407340A5GHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-30
407340A5LHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-30
407340A5JHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-30
407340A5KHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-30
407330G1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-06-28

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

407330K1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-06-28

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

407310AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-06-28

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

Building safety(8)
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407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2026-06-24
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2026-06-24
407370D2ABuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407370F3Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2025-06-05
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2025-06-05
407380ABuilding safetyPast deadline — not corrected

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-11-19

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

407370F2Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-07-31
Staff-to-child ratios(3)
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407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2026-06-24
407190AStaff-to-child ratiosSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2025-06-05

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

407190AStaff-to-child ratiosCorrected

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-09-25
Staff training(18)
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407100C7Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-06-24
40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2026-06-24
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2026-06-24
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2026-06-24
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2026-06-24
40770E1Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff orientation — Child Care Act of 1969 review not documented in personnel file

2025-06-05

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

40770E2Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff orientation — Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) review not documented in personnel file

2025-06-05

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

40770E3Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2025-06-05

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

40770IStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-06-05

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

407100C5Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2025-06-05

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

407100C6Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed

2025-06-05

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

407100DStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2025-06-05

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

407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2025-06-05
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2025-06-05
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2025-06-05
40770E1Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff orientation — Child Care Act of 1969 review not documented in personnel file

2024-10-22

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

40770E2Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff orientation — Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) review not documented in personnel file

2024-10-22

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

40770E3Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2024-10-22

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

Paperwork / records(17)
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407120A2Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-06-24
40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2026-06-24
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-06-24
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2026-06-24
407120A2Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407120A5Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407120CPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

407120E1Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2025-06-05
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2025-06-05
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-06-05
407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-22

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

407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-22

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

407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-22

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

407250DPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-10-22

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

Operations(12)
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40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-06-24
40790A5OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-06-24
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2026-06-24
40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2025-06-05

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

407210BOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2025-06-05

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

40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2025-06-05
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2025-06-05
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2025-06-05
40790D1OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2024-11-19

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

407210C5OperationsPast deadline — not corrected

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-11-19

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

407210F21OperationsAbated

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-11-19
407210BOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-06-28

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

How we rate this daycareIllinois DCFS records

DCFS doesn't grade violations, so we classify each citation by the rule it cites: rules tied to immediate child safety (supervision, background checks, discipline, and the higher-risk building and health rules) are red; administrative rules (ratios, training, paperwork) are yellow. Classification is per citation, so two findings in the same category can differ.

🔴 Serious concerns — any of:

  • A child-safety (red) violation is still unresolved — past its correction deadline, or cited again as a repeat
  • DCFS issued a Protective Plan — a formal finding of an active risk to a child
  • 2 or more violations are past their correction deadline

🟡 Watch carefully — any of:

  • A child-safety (red) violation was corrected or is being corrected
  • 3 or more administrative (yellow) violations
  • 1 violation is past its correction deadline
  • An active corrective plan — DCFS formally required a fix

🟢 Clean

Actively licensed, with no violations (or only minor, corrected ones) in your lookback window.

Data sourced from Illinois DCFS (DCFS Sunshine). Last updated: Aug 7, 2026. GoldiCheck is not affiliated with DCFS. Always verify with the DCFS Sunshine record (search Provider #624935).