Talk to the director
First Start Childcare Academy South
5700 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60636For 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.
- Past the correction deadline· open ~20 months
Soft bedding or prohibited objects in infant sleep area (suffocation/SIDS risk)
407350C
“DCFS recorded on Dec 2, 2024: Soft bedding or prohibited objects in infant sleep area (suffocation/SIDS risk) (407350C). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Dec 3, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~20 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F3
“DCFS recorded on Dec 2, 2024: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 3, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”