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Kindercare Learning Ctr 301382

1360 W ARMY TRAIL RD, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Day Care Center · Pending renewal application · Licensed since 1995

Serious concerns

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Repeat — cited before and still not corrected: 407110 +1 more (Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)) from 2025-03-05

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Category check

1 safety area flagged serious — see red below.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks7
  • Supervision
  • Discipline1
  • Health & sanitation10
  • Building safety9

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios1
  • Staff training10
  • Paperwork / records12
  • Operations6

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

407110Background checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2025-03-05

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

CCASEC46IIBackground checksAbated

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.

2025-03-05
CCASEC46IBackground checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2024-04-08

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

All violations

56 violations shown (163 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #155664
Background checks(7)
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407110Background checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2025-03-05

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

FHSEC305Background checksAbated

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

2025-03-05
CCASEC46IIBackground checksAbated

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.

2025-03-05
FHSEC305Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2024-04-08

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

CCASEC46IBackground checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2024-04-08

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

CCASEC46IIBackground checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2024-04-08

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

407110Background checksIn compliance

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.

2024-04-08
Discipline(1)
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407270DisciplineIn compliance

Discipline violation (review sub-code for severity)

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.

2024-04-08
Health & sanitation(10)
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407310AHealth & sanitationCorrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-03-05
407360EHealth & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Medication handling requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407310A5Health & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407310A6Health & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-04-08
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-04-08
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-04-08
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-04-08
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2024-04-08
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2024-04-08
Building safety(9)
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407370D2ABuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407370Q2Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407380DBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407390L1Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407390L2Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407390IBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2024-04-08

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

407280Building safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2024-04-08
407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-04-08
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-04-08
Staff-to-child ratios(1)
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407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-04-08
Staff training(10)
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407100C7Staff trainingAbated

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

2025-03-05
407100C8Staff trainingAbated

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

2025-03-05
407100DStaff trainingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2025-03-05

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

407100FStaff trainingAbated

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2025-03-05
407100DStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2024-04-08

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

407100FStaff trainingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2024-04-08

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

40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-04-08
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-04-08
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2024-04-08
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-04-08
Paperwork / records(12)
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407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingAbated

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-03-05
407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingAbated

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-03-05
407120BPaperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-03-05

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

407250C9APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2025-03-05

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

407260FPaperwork / recordkeepingAbated

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-03-05
407120A2Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-04-08

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

407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-04-08

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

407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-04-08

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

407250I1HPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-04-08

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

407250I4APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-04-08

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

40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2024-04-08
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-04-08
Operations(6)
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40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2024-04-08
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2024-04-08
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2024-04-08
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2024-04-08
407210OperationsIn compliance

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-04-08
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-04-08
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 #155664).