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New Beginnings, Inc.

301 S MARKET ST, New Athens, IL 62264

Day Care Center · Licensed · Licensed since 1998

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8 safety violations (407110 +7 more) in the last 3 year(s) — 7 corrected, 1 corrective plan in progress; 59 administrative violations in the last 3 year(s)

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Category check

No serious safety issues right now; some safety areas have past or minor findings.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks3
  • Supervision
  • Discipline3
  • Health & sanitation13
  • Building safety12

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios3
  • Staff training10
  • Paperwork / records13
  • Operations10

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

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.

2024-08-06

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

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.

2024-08-06
407270ADisciplineIn compliance

DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed

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.

2023-08-30

All violations

67 violations shown (63 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #332583
Background checks(3)
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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.

2024-08-06

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.

2023-08-30
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.

2023-08-30
Discipline(3)
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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.

2024-08-06
407270ADisciplineIn compliance

DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed

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.

2023-08-30
407270ADisciplineIn compliance

DISCIPLINE — rules on treatment of children not followed

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.

2023-08-30
Health & sanitation(13)
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407310A3Health & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-08-06

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

407360CHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Medication handling requirement not met

2024-08-06

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

2024-08-06
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-08-06
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-08-06
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-06
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2024-08-06
407310AHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2023-08-30
407350BHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Infant placed in UNSAFE sleep position (back-to-sleep violation — SIDS risk)

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.

2023-08-30
407360CHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2023-08-30
407310AHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2023-08-30
407350BHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Infant placed in UNSAFE sleep position (back-to-sleep violation — SIDS risk)

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.

2023-08-30
407360CHealth & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2023-08-30
Building safety(12)
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407370A1Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-07-29
407280Building safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2024-08-06
407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-08-06
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-08-06
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2024-08-06
407380BBuilding safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407280DBuilding safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407370F3Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407370FBuilding safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407380BBuilding safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407280DBuilding safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
407370F3Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-08-30
Staff-to-child ratios(3)
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407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-08-06
407190AStaff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2023-08-30
407190AStaff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2023-08-30
Staff training(10)
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40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-08-06
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2024-08-06
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-08-06
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2024-08-06
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-08-06
407100FStaff trainingIn compliance

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2023-08-30
407100HStaff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2023-08-30
40770EStaff trainingCorrected

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2023-08-30
407100FStaff trainingIn compliance

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2023-08-30
407100HStaff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2023-08-30
Paperwork / records(13)
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40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2024-08-06
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-06
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-08-06
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-08-06
407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-08-30

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

407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-08-30

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

407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-08-30

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

407250DPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2023-08-30
407260FPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2023-08-30
407260EPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2023-08-30
407250DPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2023-08-30
407260FPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2023-08-30
407260EPaperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2023-08-30
Operations(10)
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407210BOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-08-06

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

40750OperationsIn compliance

License application requirement not met

2024-08-06
40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2024-08-06
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2024-08-06
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2024-08-06
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2024-08-06
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2024-08-06
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-08-06
40765A9OperationsCorrected

Day care center permit provision not met

2023-08-30
40770KOperationsCorrected

Risk management plan not developed or maintained as required

2023-08-30
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 #332583).