Talk to the director
Start Early - Educare Chicago
5044 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60615For 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 ~13 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370D3
“DCFS recorded on Jun 17, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370D3). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~13 months
Infant & toddler special requirement not met
407210F7
“DCFS recorded on Jun 17, 2025: Infant & toddler special requirement not met (407210F7). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~13 months
Diapering or toileting requirement not met
407340E
“DCFS recorded on Jun 17, 2025: Diapering or toileting requirement not met (407340E). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Past the correction deadline· open ~13 months
Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met
407370Q1
“DCFS recorded on Jun 17, 2025: Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met (407370Q1). It is recorded as past its correction deadline. A corrective plan ran from Jun 17, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~4 months
Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member
FHSEC305
“DCFS recorded on Mar 19, 2026: 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 Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~4 months
Personnel records or documentation requirement not met
407120A2
“DCFS recorded on Mar 19, 2026: Personnel records or documentation requirement not met (407120A2). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 19, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”