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Phase I Early Childcare Center, Inc

555 W 115TH ST, Chicago, IL 60628

Day Care Center · Pending renewal application · Licensed since 2017

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4 safety violations (407270 +3 more) in the last 3 year(s) — 2 corrected, 2 corrective plan in progress; 58 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 checks2
  • Supervision
  • Discipline2
  • Health & sanitation11
  • Building safety6

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios2
  • Staff training10
  • Paperwork / records14
  • Operations15

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

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.

2025-06-27
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.

2025-06-27

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

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.

2024-06-21

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

All violations

62 violations shown (94 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #557571
Background checks(2)
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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.

2025-06-27

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

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.

2024-06-21

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

Discipline(2)
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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.

2025-06-27
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.

2024-06-21
Health & sanitation(11)
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407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-06-27
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2025-06-27
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2025-06-27
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2025-06-27
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2025-06-27
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2025-06-27
407310AHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-06-21
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-06-21
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-06-21
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2024-06-21
Building safety(6)
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407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2025-06-27
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2025-06-27
407370E3Building safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-06-27

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

407390KBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-06-21
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-06-21
Staff-to-child ratios(2)
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407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2025-06-27
407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-06-21
Staff training(10)
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40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-06-27
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2025-06-27
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2025-06-27
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2025-06-27
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2025-06-27
40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-06-21
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2024-06-21
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2024-06-21
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-06-21
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2024-06-21
Paperwork / records(14)
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40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2025-06-27
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-06-27
407120APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-06-27

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

407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407120A2Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

2024-06-21

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

2024-06-21

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

407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407120CPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407120E2Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

407120E5Paperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2024-06-21
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-06-21
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-06-21
Operations(15)
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40750OperationsIn compliance

License application requirement not met

2025-06-27
40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2025-06-27
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2025-06-27
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2025-06-27
407180OperationsIn compliance

Volunteer requirement not met

2025-06-27
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2025-06-27
407210OperationsIn compliance

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2025-06-27
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2025-06-27
407210C7OperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-06-21

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

40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2024-06-21
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2024-06-21
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2024-06-21
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2024-06-21
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2024-06-21
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-06-21
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 #557571).