Talk to the director
Spark Montessori
4326 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60618For 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.
- 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 16, 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 16, 2026 to Feb 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed
407100F
“DCFS recorded on Jan 16, 2026: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 16, 2026 to Feb 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~6 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370F2
“DCFS recorded on Jan 16, 2026: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370F2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 16, 2026 to Feb 16, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Substitute staff requirement not met
407170A
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: Substitute staff requirement not met (407170A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: 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 Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed
407100F
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Background check NOT completed or documented for personnel (or probationary employee left unsupervised with children)
407110
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: 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 Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
407250I1G
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (407250I1G). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Child health record or immunization requirement not met
407310A3
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: Child health record or immunization requirement not met (407310A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
407250I4A
“DCFS recorded on Feb 14, 2024: Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (407250I4A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Feb 14, 2024 to Apr 5, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”