Talk to the director
Stair Step Villa Nurs.& Kindergarten Inc…
6725 SOUTH JEFFERY BOULEVARD, Chicago, IL 60649For 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 ~11 months
Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)
40760G
“DCFS recorded on Aug 15, 2025: 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. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~11 months
Nutrition or meal service requirement not met
407330F
“DCFS recorded on Aug 15, 2025: Nutrition or meal service requirement not met (407330F). 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?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~11 months
Nutrition or meal service requirement not met
407330D
“DCFS recorded on Aug 15, 2025: Nutrition or meal service requirement not met (407330D). 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?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Radon testing proof missing for license renewal (IEMA-licensed tester required every 3 years)
40760G
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2025: 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 May 21, 2025 to Jun 9, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Diapering or toileting requirement not met
407340A5
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 2025: Diapering or toileting requirement not met (407340A5). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from May 21, 2025 to Jun 9, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))
CCASEC7A
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 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 May 21, 2025 to Jun 9, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)
CCASEC46I
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 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 May 21, 2025 to Jun 9, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~14 months
Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)
CCASEC46II
“DCFS recorded on Apr 14, 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 May 21, 2025 to Jun 9, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~21 months
Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))
CCASEC7A
“DCFS recorded on Nov 4, 2024: 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 Nov 4, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)
40770H
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general) (40770H). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A4
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A4). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
407100C5
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: 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 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
License application requirement not met
40750B2
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: License application requirement not met (40750B2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 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 Jun 7, 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 Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 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 Jun 7, 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 Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Staff member working without a required background check clearance
CCASEC511
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Staff member working without a required background check clearance (CCASEC511). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed
407100C6
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed (407100C6). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 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 Jun 7, 2024: Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed (407100F). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Lead safety training certificate not submitted to local licensing office
407130M
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Lead safety training certificate not submitted to local licensing office (407130M). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370P2
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370P2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Staff qualification or training requirement not met
407100H
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Staff qualification or training requirement not met (407100H). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~2 years
Director missing required disability-inclusion training certificate (6+ clock hours, within 36 months of appointment)
407130K
“DCFS recorded on Jun 7, 2024: Director missing required disability-inclusion training certificate (6+ clock hours, within 36 months of appointment) (407130K). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jun 7, 2024 to Jul 13, 2024. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”