Talk to the director
New Beginning Day Care
5445 W. NORTH AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60639For 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.
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)
407100C1
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: 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 Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: 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 Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A4
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Early childhood teacher qualification not met
407140C
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Early childhood teacher qualification not met (407140C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Early childhood assistant qualification not met
407150A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Early childhood assistant qualification not met (407150A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Volunteer requirement not met
407180A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Volunteer requirement not met (407180A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required)
407350B1
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: UNSAFE infant sleep position — SIDS risk (back-to-sleep required) (407350B1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370D2A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370D2A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E3
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E6
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor building or maintenance safety hazard present
407370E7
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Indoor building or maintenance safety hazard present (407370E7). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E11
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~19 months
Equipment or toy safety requirement not met
407380G
“DCFS recorded on Jan 7, 2025: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 7, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025. 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)
40790F2
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence) (40790F2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Staff qualification or training requirement not met
407100B1
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: Staff qualification or training requirement not met (407100B1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 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)
40790D1
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: Staffing structure requirement not met (director oversight or on-site presence) (40790D1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: 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 Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 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 21, 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 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 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 Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 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
407380
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 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 & toddler special requirement not met
407210F8
“DCFS recorded on Feb 21, 2024: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F8). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 21, 2024 to Mar 6, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 yearsProtective plan
Staff used PROHIBITED PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE on a child
407270C6A
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Staff used PROHIBITED PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE on a child (407270C6A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023. 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 yearsProtective plan
Children were NOT properly supervised
407200R
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Children were NOT properly supervised (407200R). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023. 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 yearsProtective plan
Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check
407100A10
“DCFS recorded on Dec 11, 2023: Staff worked with children WITHOUT completed background check (407100A10). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Dec 11, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023. 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?”