Talk to the director
Steele-Brooks, Karren A
8048 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60619For 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.
- Repeat — cited before, still not corrected· open ~14 months
Family home — licensing requirement not met
40626A
“DCFS recorded on May 12, 2025: Family home — licensing requirement not met (40626A). It was cited before and is recorded as still not corrected. A corrective plan ran from May 12, 2025 to May 26, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — license provision requirement not met
4066I
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — license provision requirement not met (4066I). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — license provision requirement not met (§406.6)
4066K
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — license provision requirement not met (§406.6) (4066K). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A1
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A1). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A3
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A4A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A4A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A11
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A11). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A14
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A14). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068A29
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068A29). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — general licensing requirement not met
4068E
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — general licensing requirement not met (4068E). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — provider qualification requirement not met
4069M
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — provider qualification requirement not met (4069M). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — primary caregiver not certified in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child CPR
4069N
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — primary caregiver not certified in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child CPR (4069N). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met
4069T
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — annual 15-clock-hour in-service training requirement not met (4069T). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612B3
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (40612B3). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed
40612H
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — enrollment or discharge procedure not followed (40612H). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — health & safety requirement not met
40614C
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — health & safety requirement not met (40614C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home
40615A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: DISCIPLINE — prohibited discipline in family day care home (40615A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — activity requirements not met
40616C
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — activity requirements not met (40616C). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~7 months
Family home — records & reports requirement not met (§406.24)
40624A
“DCFS recorded on Jan 6, 2026: Family home — records & reports requirement not met (§406.24) (40624A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Jan 6, 2026 to Feb 5, 2026. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”
- Confirmed — corrective plan in progress· open ~15 months
Family home — licensing requirement not met
40626A
“DCFS recorded on Apr 29, 2025: Family home — licensing requirement not met (40626A). It was confirmed and a corrective plan is in progress. A corrective plan ran from Apr 29, 2025 to May 12, 2025. Could you confirm whether it has been corrected and share the sign-off or documentation?”