Talk to the director

Northbrook Montessori School

For 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.

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Past the correction deadline· open ~2 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F19
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F19). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Past the correction deadline· open ~2 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F24
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F24). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed
407100C6
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed (407100C6). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Past the correction deadline· open ~18 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C7
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (407100C7). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Past the correction deadline· open ~2 years
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120B
“DCFS recorded on Jan 22, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120B). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jan 22, 2024 to Feb 22, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370E3
“DCFS recorded on May 29, 2026: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370E3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 29, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390L
“DCFS recorded on Apr 29, 2026: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390L). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 29, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390M
“DCFS recorded on Apr 29, 2026: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390M). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 29, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370D3
“DCFS recorded on Apr 29, 2026: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370D3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 29, 2026 to May 29, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)
40760G
“DCFS recorded on Apr 17, 2026: 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 Apr 17, 2026 to May 17, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~3 months
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390G
“DCFS recorded on Apr 17, 2026: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 17, 2026 to May 17, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)
40770L
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general) (40770L). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C2
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (407100C2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C8
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (407100C8). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing
407100D
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing (407100D). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Staff qualification or training requirement not met
407100I
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Staff qualification or training requirement not met (407100I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: 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 Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A2
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A3
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A4
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120B
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120E4
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120E4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210B
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F8
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F8). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F11
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Safe sleep practice requirement not met
407350A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Safe sleep practice requirement not met (407350A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Equipment or toy safety requirement not met
407380J6
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380J6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))
CCASEC7A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a)) (CCASEC7A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)
CCASEC46I
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I) (CCASEC46I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)
CCASEC46II
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II) (CCASEC46II). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on Jan 12, 2026: Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member (FHSEC305). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
License provision not met
40760
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: License provision not met (40760). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 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 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing
407100D
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing (407100D). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed
407100F
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A1
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A3
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A4
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 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 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120B
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F8
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F8). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F11
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Medication given without required written authorization
407360B
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Medication given without required written authorization (407360B). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Medication handling requirement not met
407360E
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Medication handling requirement not met (407360E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Equipment or toy safety requirement not met
407380J6
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Equipment or toy safety requirement not met (407380J6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))
CCASEC7A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a)) (CCASEC7A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)
CCASEC46I
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I) (CCASEC46I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)
CCASEC46II
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II) (CCASEC46II). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~18 months
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on Jan 27, 2025: Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member (FHSEC305). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”

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