Talk to the director
Little Marvels Early Childhood School
3045 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60657For 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.
- Repeat — cited before, still not corrected· open ~20 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120
“DCFS recorded on Nov 21, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120). It was cited before and is recorded as still not corrected. A corrective plan ran from Nov 21, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Repeat — cited before, still not corrected· open ~20 months
Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained
407190E1
“DCFS recorded on Nov 21, 2024: Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained (407190E1). It was cited before and is recorded as still not corrected. A corrective plan ran from Nov 21, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· opened recently
Nutrition or meal service requirement not met
407330B
“DCFS recorded on Aug 3, 2026: Nutrition or meal service requirement not met (407330B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Aug 3, 2026 to Sep 3, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~15 months
Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained
407190E
“DCFS recorded on Apr 22, 2025: Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained (407190E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 23, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
License renewal application requirement not met
40755G
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: License renewal application requirement not met (40755G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence)
40790A2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence) (40790A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence)
40790D
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence) (40790D). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Staff qualification or training requirement not met
407100A
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Staff qualification or training requirement not met (407100A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children) (407110). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A3
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A4
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A6
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120E1
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120E1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120E4
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120E4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120E5
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120E5). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Early childhood assistant qualification not met
407150B
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Early childhood assistant qualification not met (407150B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Early childhood assistant qualification not met
407150C
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Early childhood assistant qualification not met (407150C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Diapering or toileting requirement not met
407340A2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Diapering or toileting requirement not met (407340A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Medication not stored in required locked location
407360C2
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Medication not stored in required locked location (407360C2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E1C
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E1C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E3
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E4
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E6
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor building or maintenance safety hazard present
407370E7
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor building or maintenance safety hazard present (407370E7). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370P3
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370P3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~16 months
Child health record or immunization requirement not met
407310H
“DCFS recorded on Apr 8, 2025: Child health record or immunization requirement not met (407310H). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 8, 2025 to May 8, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Nutrition or meal service requirement not met
407330B
“DCFS recorded on Feb 5, 2024: Nutrition or meal service requirement not met (407330B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 5, 2024 to Feb 12, 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
407120
“DCFS recorded on Feb 5, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 5, 2024 to Feb 12, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”