Talk to the director
English, Darlene S
8042 S NORMAL 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 ~3 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A29
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A29). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Family home — health & safety requirement not met
40614C1
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: Family home — health & safety requirement not met (40614C1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk)
40614C2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: 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 Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk)
40614C2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: 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 Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Unsafe infant sleep practice — infant not placed on back on firm, flat surface (SIDS risk)
40614C3
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: 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 Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk)
40614C4
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk) (40614C4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615B
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615C
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Family home — caregiver/assistant medical report validity requirement not met
40624J
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: Family home — caregiver/assistant medical report validity requirement not met (40624J). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Family home — records & reports requirement not met (§406.24)
40624I
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2026: 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 Apr 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068F2
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068F2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612J
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615A
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2025: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615B
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2025: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615C
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2025: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~17 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A23
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A23). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”