Talk to the director
Early Start Daycare Academy
342 S LARAMIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60644For 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 ~2 months
Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files
40770E
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files (40770E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)
407100C1
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease) (407100C1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (407100C5). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed
407100C6
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed (407100C6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C8
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (407100C8). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed
407100F
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children) (407110). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed
407270A
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed (407270A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Child health record or immunization requirement not met
407310A3
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Child health record or immunization requirement not met (407310A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Nutrition or meal service requirement not met
407330L1
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Nutrition or meal service requirement not met (407330L1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E11
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370F3
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370F3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member (FHSEC305). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)
CCASEC46I
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I) (CCASEC46I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)
CCASEC46II
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II) (CCASEC46II). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”