Talk to the director
Penny Lane School
10255 S RIDGELAND AVE, Chicgo Ridge, IL 60415For 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 ~12 months
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on Jul 22, 2025: Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member (FHSEC305). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jul 22, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~1 month
Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)
407100C1
“DCFS recorded on Jun 16, 2026: 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 Jun 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~1 month
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on Jun 16, 2026: 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 Jun 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~1 month
Safe sleep practice requirement not met
407350E
“DCFS recorded on Jun 16, 2026: Safe sleep practice requirement not met (407350E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~1 month
Outdoor playground safety requirement not met
407390I
“DCFS recorded on Jun 16, 2026: Outdoor playground safety requirement not met (407390I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~22 months
Children were NOT properly supervised
407200R
“DCFS recorded on Sep 20, 2024: Children were NOT properly supervised (407200R). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”