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Kingdom Academy Learning Center

2053 W HOWARD ST, Chicago, IL 60645

Day Care Center · Pending renewal application · Licensed since 2016

Serious concerns

GoldiCheck · State record

Repeat — cited before and still not corrected: 407110 +2 more (Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)) from 2024-10-29

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Category check

1 safety area flagged serious — see red below.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks8
  • Supervision
  • Discipline1
  • Health & sanitation26
  • Building safety15

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios5
  • Staff training24
  • Paperwork / records30
  • Operations27

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

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.

2026-07-13
407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2026-04-13
407350B1BHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required)

Illinois requires infants be placed on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding. This citation is recorded when an inspector documents an infant positioned face-down or on their side, a position associated with a significantly higher risk of SIDS.

2026-04-13

All violations

136 violations shown (105 outside lookback window)

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Background checks(8)
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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.

2026-07-13
407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2026-04-13
407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

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.

2024-10-29

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

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.

2024-10-24

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

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.

2024-06-11

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

407110Background checksCorrected

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.

2024-02-27
407110Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2024-02-09

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

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.

2024-10-29
Health & sanitation(26)
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407310A3Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2026-04-13
407310A5Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2026-04-13
407310A6Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2026-04-13
407320AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2026-04-13
407320BHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2026-04-13
407330AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2026-04-13
407330G1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2026-04-13
407330L1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2026-04-13
407340IHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2026-04-13
407340LHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2026-04-13
407340OHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2026-04-13
407350B1BHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required)

Illinois requires infants be placed on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding. This citation is recorded when an inspector documents an infant positioned face-down or on their side, a position associated with a significantly higher risk of SIDS.

2026-04-13
407350D1Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2026-04-13
407340KHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2025-02-19

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

407330BHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2025-02-19

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

407330BHealth & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-10-29

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

407300Health & sanitationIn compliance

Animal in facility — health or safety requirement not met

2024-10-29
407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-10-29
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-10-29
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-10-29
407330BHealth & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-10-24

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

407330BHealth & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-06-11

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

407330F3Health & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-02-27

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

407310A3Health & sanitationRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-02-27

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

407330F3Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

407310A3Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

Building safety(15)
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407370E3Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407370E4Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407370E6Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407370P2Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407380J4DBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407380J4KBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407380J4LBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407380J5Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2026-04-13
407370E8Building 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.

407370E5Building safetyRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-10-29

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

2024-10-29
407290Building safetyIn compliance

WATER SAFETY violation — required certified lifeguard, fencing, or supervision not in place

2024-10-29
407370E5Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-10-24

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

407370E6Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-02-27
407370E6Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

Staff-to-child ratios(5)
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407190A1Staff-to-child ratiosSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2026-04-13
407190E1Staff-to-child ratiosSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2025-03-05

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

407190E1Staff-to-child ratiosRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-10-29

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

407190EStaff-to-child ratiosSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-10-24

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

407190D4Staff-to-child ratiosSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-10-24

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

Staff training(24)
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40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2026-07-13
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2026-07-13
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2026-07-13
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2026-07-13
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2026-07-13
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2026-07-13
40770EStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2026-04-13
40770LStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2026-04-13
407100BStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2026-04-13
407100C1Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)

2026-04-13
407100C5Staff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-04-13
407100FStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2026-04-13
407100HStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2026-04-13
407130AStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2026-04-13
407100DStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2026-04-13
407130LStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child care director qualification 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.

40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-03-05
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2025-03-05
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2025-03-05
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2025-03-05
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2025-03-05
407130LStaff trainingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-10-29

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

407130LStaff trainingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-10-24

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

407130LStaff trainingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-06-11

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

Paperwork / records(30)
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40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2026-07-13
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-07-13
407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-04-13
407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-04-13
407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-04-13
407120E4Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-04-13
407120E5Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2026-04-13
407250C9Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-04-13
407250C14Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-04-13
407250I1GIPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-04-13
407250I2Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-04-13
407250I4APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2026-04-13
407260EPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2026-04-13
40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2025-03-05
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

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

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-29

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

407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-10-29
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-10-29
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-10-24

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

407120Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-11

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

407260DPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-06-11

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

407120BPaperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-02-27

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

407120Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-02-27

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

407120E5Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-02-27

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

407250C14Paperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-02-27

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

407250I4APaperwork / recordkeepingRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-02-27

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

407120Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

407120E5Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

407250C14Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-02-09

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

2024-02-09

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

Operations(27)
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40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2026-07-13
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2026-07-13
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2026-07-13
40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

2026-04-13
40790A3OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-04-13
407200D4OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Program operations requirement not met

2026-04-13
407200D7OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Program operations requirement not met

2026-04-13
407200POperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Program operations requirement not met

2026-04-13
407210BOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2026-04-13
407210F20OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2026-04-13
407210F21OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2026-04-13
407210H8OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2026-04-13
40790A1OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2026-04-13
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2025-03-05
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2025-03-05
407180OperationsIn compliance

Volunteer requirement not met

2025-03-05
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2025-03-05
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2025-03-05
40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

2024-10-29

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

407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-10-29
407230OperationsIn compliance

Intergenerational program requirement not met

2024-10-29
407240OperationsIn compliance

Evening/night/weekend/holiday care requirement not met

2024-10-29
40760GOperationsRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

2024-02-27

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

40790DOperationsRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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

2024-02-27

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

407210BOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-02-09

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

40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

2024-02-09

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

40790DOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

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

2024-02-09

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

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 #547078).