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Positive Kids Positive Futures

1049 E 73RD ST, Chicago, IL 60619

Day Care Center · Pending renewal application · Licensed since 2016

Serious concerns

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Protective Plan issued on 2025-01-29 (407270: Discipline violation (review sub-code for severity)) — DCFS assessed an active child safety risk; Repeat — cited before and still not corrected: 407200R +1 more (Children were NOT properly supervised) from 2025-01-29

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Category check

4 safety areas flagged serious — see red below.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks6
  • Supervision3
  • Discipline6
  • Health & sanitation27
  • Building safety22

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios3
  • Staff training26
  • Paperwork / records25
  • Operations38

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

407200RSupervisionRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Children were NOT properly supervised

This citation is recorded when an inspector documents children without the level of adult supervision Illinois requires. Supervision rules exist because a lapse is the point at which a child can be harmed before staff can respond, which is why DCFS treats this category as high-risk.

2025-01-29

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

407110Background checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2025-01-29

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.

2025-01-29

All violations

156 violations shown (54 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #550284
Background checks(6)
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407110Background checksRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

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.

2025-01-29

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.

2025-01-29
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.

2024-08-05
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.

2024-04-10
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.

2024-03-19

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.

2024-03-19

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

Supervision(3)
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407200RSupervisionRepeat — cited before, still not corrected

Children were NOT properly supervised

This citation is recorded when an inspector documents children without the level of adult supervision Illinois requires. Supervision rules exist because a lapse is the point at which a child can be harmed before staff can respond, which is why DCFS treats this category as high-risk.

2025-01-29

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

407200RSupervisionSubstantiated (plan issued)

Children were NOT properly supervised

This citation is recorded when an inspector documents children without the level of adult supervision Illinois requires. Supervision rules exist because a lapse is the point at which a child can be harmed before staff can respond, which is why DCFS treats this category as high-risk.

2024-03-19

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

407200RSupervisionSubstantiated (plan issued)

Children were NOT properly supervised

This citation is recorded when an inspector documents children without the level of adult supervision Illinois requires. Supervision rules exist because a lapse is the point at which a child can be harmed before staff can respond, which is why DCFS treats this category as high-risk.

2024-03-19

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

Discipline(6)
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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.

2025-01-29
407270ADisciplineCorrected

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.

2024-08-05
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.

2024-08-05
407270ADisciplineSubstantiated (plan issued)

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.

2024-04-10

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.

2024-04-10
407270BDisciplineCorrected

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.

2023-08-16
Health & sanitation(27)
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407310IHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407300Health & sanitationIn compliance

Animal in facility — health or safety requirement not met

2025-01-29
407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2025-01-29
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2025-01-29
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2025-01-29
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2025-01-29
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2025-01-29
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2025-01-29
407300Health & sanitationIn compliance

Animal in facility — health or safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-08-05
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-08-05
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-08-05
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-08-05
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2024-08-05
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2024-08-05
407300Health & sanitationIn compliance

Animal in facility — health or safety requirement not met

2024-04-10
407310Health & sanitationIn compliance

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-04-10
407320Health & sanitationIn compliance

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2024-04-10
407330Health & sanitationIn compliance

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

2024-04-10
407340Health & sanitationIn compliance

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-04-10
407350Health & sanitationIn compliance

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

2024-04-10
407360Health & sanitationIn compliance

Medication handling requirement not met

2024-04-10
407310IHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-03-19

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

407340AHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-03-19
407310IHealth & sanitationSubstantiated (plan issued)

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2024-03-19

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

407340AHealth & sanitationCorrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2024-03-19
407310A5Health & sanitationCorrected

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

2023-08-16
Building safety(22)
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407280OBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Transportation safety requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407280TBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Transportation safety requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407370BBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407280IBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Transportation safety requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407280QBuilding safetySubstantiated (plan issued)

Transportation safety requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407280Building safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2025-01-29
407290Building safetyIn compliance

WATER SAFETY violation — required certified lifeguard, fencing, or supervision not in place

2025-01-29
407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2025-01-29
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2025-01-29
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2025-01-29
407370F3Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407280Building safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407290Building safetyIn compliance

WATER SAFETY violation — required certified lifeguard, fencing, or supervision not in place

2024-08-05
407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2024-08-05
407280Building safetyIn compliance

Transportation safety requirement not met

2024-04-10
407290Building safetyIn compliance

WATER SAFETY violation — required certified lifeguard, fencing, or supervision not in place

2024-04-10
407370Building safetyIn compliance

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2024-04-10
407380Building safetyIn compliance

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

2024-04-10
407390Building safetyIn compliance

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

2024-04-10
407370F3Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-08-16
Staff-to-child ratios(3)
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407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2025-01-29
407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-08-05
407190Staff-to-child ratiosIn compliance

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

2024-04-10
Staff training(26)
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40770LStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-01-29

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

40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2025-01-29
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2025-01-29
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2025-01-29
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2025-01-29
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2025-01-29
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2025-01-29
40770EStaff trainingCorrected

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2024-08-05
40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-08-05
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2024-08-05
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-08-05
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2024-08-05
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-08-05
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2024-08-05
40770Staff trainingIn compliance

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-04-10
407100Staff trainingIn compliance

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2024-04-10
407130Staff trainingIn compliance

Child care director qualification requirement not met

2024-04-10
407140Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

2024-04-10
407150Staff trainingIn compliance

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-04-10
407160Staff trainingIn compliance

Student or youth aide requirement not met

2024-04-10
40770MStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-03-19

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

407150CStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-03-19

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

40770MStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

2024-03-19

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

407150CStaff trainingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

2024-03-19

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

407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met

2023-08-16
407100FStaff trainingCorrected

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2023-08-16
Paperwork / records(25)
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407120DPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

407260DPaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-01-29

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

2025-01-29
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-29
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2025-01-29
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2025-01-29
407120APaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120A2Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407260FPaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-08-05
40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2024-08-05
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-08-05
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-08-05
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-08-05
40780Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

2024-04-10
407120Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-04-10
407250Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2024-04-10
407260Paperwork / recordkeepingIn compliance

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-04-10
407120APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-03-19

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

407260DPaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-03-19
407120APaperwork / recordkeepingSubstantiated (plan issued)

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-03-19

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

407260DPaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

2024-03-19
Operations(38)
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40760GOperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)

2025-01-29

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

407200POperationsSubstantiated (plan issued)

Program operations requirement not met

2025-01-29

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

2025-01-29
40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2025-01-29
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2025-01-29
40765OperationsIn compliance

Day care center permit provision not met

2025-01-29
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2025-01-29
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2025-01-29
407180OperationsIn compliance

Volunteer requirement not met

2025-01-29
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2025-01-29
407210OperationsIn compliance

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2025-01-29
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2025-01-29
407230OperationsIn compliance

Intergenerational program requirement not met

2025-01-29
407240OperationsIn compliance

Evening/night/weekend/holiday care requirement not met

2025-01-29
40750OperationsIn compliance

License application requirement not met

2024-08-05
40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2024-08-05
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2024-08-05
40765OperationsIn compliance

Day care center permit provision not met

2024-08-05
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2024-08-05
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2024-08-05
407180OperationsIn compliance

Volunteer requirement not met

2024-08-05
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2024-08-05
407210OperationsIn compliance

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-08-05
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-08-05
407230OperationsIn compliance

Intergenerational program requirement not met

2024-08-05
407240OperationsIn compliance

Evening/night/weekend/holiday care requirement not met

2024-08-05
40750OperationsIn compliance

License application requirement not met

2024-04-10
40755OperationsIn compliance

License renewal application requirement not met

2024-04-10
40760OperationsIn compliance

License provision not met

2024-04-10
40765OperationsIn compliance

Day care center permit provision not met

2024-04-10
40790AOperationsIn compliance

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

2024-04-10
407170OperationsIn compliance

Substitute staff requirement not met

2024-04-10
407180OperationsIn compliance

Volunteer requirement not met

2024-04-10
407200OperationsIn compliance

Program operations requirement not met

2024-04-10
407210OperationsIn compliance

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2024-04-10
407220OperationsIn compliance

School-age program requirement not met

2024-04-10
407230OperationsIn compliance

Intergenerational program requirement not met

2024-04-10
407240OperationsIn compliance

Evening/night/weekend/holiday care requirement not met

2024-04-10
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 #550284).