Talk to the director
Little Minds Daycare Center
4726 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644For 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 ~2 years
Child care director qualification requirement not met
407130J
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Child care director qualification requirement not met (407130J). It was cited before and is recorded as still not corrected. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Repeat — cited before, still not corrected· open ~2 years
Child care director qualification requirement not met
407130J
“DCFS recorded on Apr 17, 2024: Child care director qualification requirement not met (407130J). It was cited before and is recorded as still not corrected. A corrective plan ran from Apr 17, 2024 to May 3, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~20 months
Child care director qualification requirement not met
407130J
“DCFS recorded on Dec 2, 2024: Child care director qualification requirement not met (407130J). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Dec 2, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~2 years
Safe sleep practice requirement not met
407350K
“DCFS recorded on Apr 17, 2024: Safe sleep practice requirement not met (407350K). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Apr 17, 2024 to May 3, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence)
40790A1
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence) (40790A1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 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
407120E1
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120E1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Safe sleep practice requirement not met
407350A
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Safe sleep practice requirement not met (407350A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370R3
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370R3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E6
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Equipment or toy safety requirement not met
407380K
“DCFS recorded on May 3, 2024: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380K). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 3, 2024 to May 17, 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
407190D
“DCFS recorded on Mar 15, 2024: Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained (407190D). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Mar 15, 2024 to Apr 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
Infant placed in UNSAFE sleep position (back-to-sleep violation — SIDS risk)
407350B
“DCFS recorded on Mar 15, 2024: Infant placed in UNSAFE sleep position (back-to-sleep violation — SIDS risk) (407350B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Mar 15, 2024 to Apr 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
Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)
40760G
“DCFS recorded on Mar 15, 2024: Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years) (40760G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Mar 15, 2024 to Apr 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
Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
407250I2
“DCFS recorded on Jan 5, 2024: Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (407250I2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 5, 2024 to Jan 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
Child care director qualification requirement not met
407130J
“DCFS recorded on Jan 5, 2024: Child care director qualification requirement not met (407130J). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 5, 2024 to Jan 12, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”