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Swift Child Care

8260 ELMWOOD AVE, Skokie, IL 60077

Day Care Center · Licensed · Licensed since 2007

Serious concerns

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12 outstanding (past-deadline) violations: 407340A5, 407100I, 407210F11

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Category check

No serious safety issues right now; some safety areas have past or minor findings.

Safety

can be flagged serious
  • Background checks17
  • Supervision
  • Discipline3
  • Health & sanitation4
  • Building safety5

Administrative

records, staffing & routine — minor
  • Staff-to-child ratios
  • Staff training21
  • Paperwork / records14
  • Operations2

Key findings

Most recent or most severe violations based on your filters.

407110Background checksCorrected

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.

2026-02-19
CCASEC7ABackground checksCorrected

Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))

Illinois law (Child Care Act §7(a)) requires daycare employees to pass a criminal history check before working with children. This citation is recorded when that screening is incomplete or not documented for someone in the facility's personnel records. DCFS typically pairs it with a corrective plan requiring the screening be completed.

2025-12-02
CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

2025-12-02

All violations

66 violations shown (81 outside lookback window)

DCFS SunshineSearch Provider #471001
Background checks(17)
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407110Background checksCorrected

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.

2026-02-19
CCASEC7ABackground checksCorrected

Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))

Illinois law (Child Care Act §7(a)) requires daycare employees to pass a criminal history check before working with children. This citation is recorded when that screening is incomplete or not documented for someone in the facility's personnel records. DCFS typically pairs it with a corrective plan requiring the screening be completed.

2025-12-02
CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

2025-12-02
CCASEC46IIBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)

This citation category applies under Illinois' Health Care Worker Background Check Act when a background check identifies a Category II record — offenses such as certain drug felonies, robbery, or aggravated assault. These are presumptively disqualifying, though DCFS may grant a formal waiver under specific conditions. Check the status shown with this finding: these are commonly recorded once screening has surfaced the record and the facility has responded.

2025-12-02
FHSEC305Background checksCorrected

Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member

2025-12-02
CCASEC7ABackground checksCorrected

Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))

Illinois law (Child Care Act §7(a)) requires daycare employees to pass a criminal history check before working with children. This citation is recorded when that screening is incomplete or not documented for someone in the facility's personnel records. DCFS typically pairs it with a corrective plan requiring the screening be completed.

2025-01-13
CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

2025-01-13
CCASEC46IIBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)

This citation category applies under Illinois' Health Care Worker Background Check Act when a background check identifies a Category II record — offenses such as certain drug felonies, robbery, or aggravated assault. These are presumptively disqualifying, though DCFS may grant a formal waiver under specific conditions. Check the status shown with this finding: these are commonly recorded once screening has surfaced the record and the facility has responded.

2025-01-13
FHSEC305Background checksSubstantiated (plan issued)

Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member

2025-01-13

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

CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

2024-03-08
FHSEC305Background checksCorrected

Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member

2024-03-08
407110Background checksCorrected

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.

2024-03-08
407110Background checksCorrected

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.

2023-11-29
FHSEC305Background checksCorrected

Background check not completed for a household or non-staff member

2023-11-29
CCASEC7ABackground checksCorrected

Staff member working WITHOUT a completed background check (Child Care Act §7(a))

Illinois law (Child Care Act §7(a)) requires daycare employees to pass a criminal history check before working with children. This citation is recorded when that screening is incomplete or not documented for someone in the facility's personnel records. DCFS typically pairs it with a corrective plan requiring the screening be completed.

2023-11-29
CCASEC46IBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with NON-WAIVABLE disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-I)

This citation category applies when a background check identifies a Category I record — the offense classes Illinois never permits a waiver for. Under the Act, a person with such a record cannot work with children. Check the status shown with this finding: a Category I citation most often reflects the screening system doing its job — the check surfaced a record and the facility acted on it — rather than a continuing situation.

2023-11-29
CCASEC46IIBackground checksCorrected

Staff member with disqualifying criminal record working with children (Health Care Worker Background Check Act §25-II)

This citation category applies under Illinois' Health Care Worker Background Check Act when a background check identifies a Category II record — offenses such as certain drug felonies, robbery, or aggravated assault. These are presumptively disqualifying, though DCFS may grant a formal waiver under specific conditions. Check the status shown with this finding: these are commonly recorded once screening has surfaced the record and the facility has responded.

2023-11-29
Discipline(3)
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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.

2025-01-13
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.

2024-03-08
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.

2023-11-29
Health & sanitation(4)
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407320DHealth & sanitationCorrected

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

2025-12-02
407340A5Health & sanitationPast deadline — not corrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2025-12-02
407360BHealth & sanitationCorrected

Medication given without required written authorization

2025-12-02
407340A5Health & sanitationPast deadline — not corrected

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

Building safety(5)
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407370E6Building safetyPast deadline — not corrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

407370E11Building safetyPast deadline — not corrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

407370F1Building safetyPast deadline — not corrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

407370Q2Building safetyCorrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-11-29
407370R2Building safetyPast deadline — not corrected

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

Staff training(21)
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407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

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

2025-12-02
407100DStaff trainingCorrected

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2025-12-02
407100FStaff trainingCorrected

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2025-12-02
407100IStaff trainingPast deadline — not corrected

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2025-12-02
40770EStaff trainingCorrected

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2025-01-13
407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

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

2025-01-13
407100C6Staff trainingCorrected

Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed

2025-01-13
407100C7Staff trainingCorrected

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

2025-01-13
407100C8Staff trainingCorrected

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

2025-01-13
407100DStaff trainingCorrected

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2025-01-13
407100FStaff trainingCorrected

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2025-01-13
407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

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

2024-03-08
407100DStaff trainingCorrected

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2024-03-08
40770EStaff trainingCorrected

Staff orientation — required document reviews not recorded in personnel files

2023-11-29
407100C5Staff trainingCorrected

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

2023-11-29
407100C6Staff trainingCorrected

Annual 15-hour in-service training not completed

2023-11-29
407100C7Staff trainingCorrected

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

2023-11-29
407100C8Staff trainingCorrected

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

2023-11-29
407100DStaff trainingCorrected

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

2023-11-29
407100FStaff trainingCorrected

Biennial staff physical re-examination not completed

2023-11-29
407100IStaff trainingPast deadline — not corrected

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

Paperwork / records(14)
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407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-12-02
407250I4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

2025-12-02
407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-12-02
407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-13
407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-13
407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-13
407120FPaperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2025-01-13
407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-03-08
407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2024-03-08
407120A1Paperwork / recordkeepingPast deadline — not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

407120A3Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-11-29
407120A4Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-11-29
407120A6Paperwork / recordkeepingCorrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-11-29
407120BPaperwork / recordkeepingPast deadline — not corrected

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

2023-11-29

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

Operations(2)
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407210F11OperationsPast deadline — not corrected

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

2025-01-13

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

40790A5OperationsPast deadline — not corrected

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

2025-01-13

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

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 #471001).