Talk to the director
Nicholson, Denise
8910 S ADA ST, Chicago, IL 60620For 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.
- Past the correction deadline· open ~2 years
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068G
“DCFS recorded on Jul 23, 2024: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068G). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jul 23, 2024 to Sep 23, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068G
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A19B
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A19B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A19D
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A19D). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A1
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — health & safety requirement not met
40614J
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — health & safety requirement not met (40614J). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — license renewal application requirement not met
4065E
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — license renewal application requirement not met (4065E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A23
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A23). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612H1B
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (40612H1B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — health & safety requirement not met
40614C1
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — health & safety requirement not met (40614C1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612H1C
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (40612H1C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk)
40614C2
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep environment — prohibited soft objects present (suffocation/SIDS risk) (40614C2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Unsafe infant sleep practice — infant not placed on back on firm, flat surface (SIDS risk)
40614C3
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep practice — infant not placed on back on firm, flat surface (SIDS risk) (40614C3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk)
40614C4
“DCFS recorded on May 30, 2025: Unsafe infant sleep requirement not met (SIDS risk) (40614C4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A11
“DCFS recorded on Jul 23, 2024: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jul 23, 2024 to Sep 23, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068I
“DCFS recorded on Jul 23, 2024: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jul 23, 2024 to Sep 23, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
4069T
“DCFS recorded on Sep 13, 2023: Family home — annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (4069T). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 25, 2023. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — primary caregiver not certified in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child CPR
4069N
“DCFS recorded on Sep 13, 2023: Family home — primary caregiver not certified in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child CPR (4069N). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 25, 2023. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home provider has NOT completed required background check
4069A
“DCFS recorded on Sep 13, 2023: Family home provider has NOT completed required background check (4069A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 25, 2023. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — provider qualification requirement not met
4069L
“DCFS recorded on Sep 13, 2023: Family home — provider qualification requirement not met (4069L). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 25, 2023. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Family home — provider qualification requirement not met
4069L
“DCFS recorded on Sep 13, 2023: Family home — provider qualification requirement not met (4069L). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 25, 2023. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”