Talk to the director
Kindercare Learning Center #300854
6222 FAIRVIEW AVE, Downers Grove, IL 60516For 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 ~14 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370D2A
“DCFS recorded on Jun 4, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370D2A). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 4, 2025 to Jul 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~14 months
Safe sleep practice requirement not met
407350I
“DCFS recorded on Jun 4, 2025: Safe sleep practice requirement not met (407350I). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 4, 2025 to Jul 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Medication handling requirement not met
407360F
“DCFS recorded on Feb 4, 2025: Medication handling requirement not met (407360F). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Feb 4, 2025 to Mar 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Equipment or toy safety requirement not met
407380J8
“DCFS recorded on Feb 4, 2025: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380J8). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Feb 4, 2025 to Mar 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed
407260F
“DCFS recorded on Feb 4, 2025: Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed (407260F). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Feb 4, 2025 to Mar 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370D2A
“DCFS recorded on Feb 4, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370D2A). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Feb 4, 2025 to Mar 4, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~20 months
Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)
40770F
“DCFS recorded on Nov 19, 2024: Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general) (40770F). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Nov 19, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~20 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120B
“DCFS recorded on Nov 19, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120B). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Nov 19, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~22 months
Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained
407190A
“DCFS recorded on Sep 24, 2024: Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained (407190A). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Sep 24, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~5 monthsProtective plan
Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check
407100A4
“DCFS recorded on Feb 26, 2026: Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check (407100A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. I also noticed a protective plan on the record around this. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~5 monthsProtective plan
Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check
407100A10
“DCFS recorded on Feb 26, 2026: Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check (407100A10). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. I also noticed a protective plan on the record around this. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)
407100C1
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: 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 Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: 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 Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed
407100F
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A1
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A2
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Child care director qualification requirement not met
407130A
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Child care director qualification requirement not met (407130A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained
407190A
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained (407190A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Child health record or immunization requirement not met
407310A4
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Child health record or immunization requirement not met (407310A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Diapering or toileting requirement not met
407340K1
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Diapering or toileting requirement not met (407340K1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Diapering or toileting requirement not met
407340K2
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Diapering or toileting requirement not met (407340K2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Medication handling requirement not met
407360C
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Medication handling requirement not met (407360C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Medication handling requirement not met
407360E
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Medication handling requirement not met (407360E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390L
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390L). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390M
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390M). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Child health record or immunization requirement not met
407310A3
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Child health record or immunization requirement not met (407310A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Jan 10, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”