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Christian L-E-G Early Learning Center

446 E 43RD ST, Chicago, IL 60653

Day Care Center · Pending renewal application · Licensed since 2015

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5 safety violations (CCASEC46I +4 more) in the last 3 year(s) — 3 corrected, 2 corrective plan in progress; 20 administrative violations in the last 3 year(s)

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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
  • Discipline2
  • Health & sanitation4
  • Building safety2

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios
  • Staff training7
  • Paperwork / records4
  • Operations2

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

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.

2024-10-24
CCASEC46IIBackground checksCorrected

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.

2024-10-24
407270ADisciplineCorrected

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.

2024-10-24

All violations

25 violations shown (58 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #542062
Background checks(4)
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FHSEC305Background checksCorrected

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

2024-10-24
CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

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.

2024-10-24
CCASEC46IIBackground checksCorrected

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.

2024-10-24
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.

2023-12-20

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

Discipline(2)
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407270ADisciplineCorrected

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.

2024-10-24
407270C2DisciplineSubstantiated (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.

2023-12-20

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

Health & sanitation(4)
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407310DHealth & sanitationCorrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-10-24
407340A5Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2023-12-20

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

407320CHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2023-12-20

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

407340CHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2023-12-20

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

Building safety(2)
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407370E10Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-08-05

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

407370E12Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-12-20

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

Staff training(7)
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40770IStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-08-05

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

407100IStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2025-08-05

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

407100C6Staff trainingCorrected

Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed

2024-10-24
407100C1Staff trainingCorrected

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

2024-10-24
40770EStaff trainingCorrected

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2024-10-24
407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

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

2024-10-24
407130JStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2023-12-20

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

Paperwork / records(4)
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407260FPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-08-05

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

407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-24
407250I4APaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-10-24
407260DPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2023-12-20

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

Operations(2)
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407210F21OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2025-08-05

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

40790A1OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2023-12-20

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 #542062).