The Salvation Army Child Care Center

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Children were NOT properly supervised

This citation is recorded when an inspector documents children without the level of adult supervision Illinois requires. Supervision rules exist because a lapse is the point at which a child can be harmed before staff can respond, which is why DCFS treats this category as high-risk.

Discipline violation (review sub-code for severity)

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.

Staff used PROHIBITED PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE on a child

Illinois prohibits physical punishment — hitting, slapping, shaking, or physical restraint used as discipline — in licensed daycares. This citation code is recorded when an inspector documents that prohibition being breached.

Discipline violation (review sub-code for severity)

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.

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

Medication handling requirement not met

Child health record or immunization requirement not met

Hand washing or hygiene requirement not met

Nutrition or meal service requirement not met

Diapering or toileting requirement not met

Safe sleep practice requirement not met

Medication handling requirement not met

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

Indoor facility or space safety requirement not met

Equipment or toy safety requirement not met

Outdoor playground safety requirement not met

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

Required staff-to-child ratio was not maintained

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

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

Child care director qualification requirement not met

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

Staff qualification or training requirement not met

Required pre-service or early in-service training not completed (mandated reporter, life safety, emergency plan, communicable disease)

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

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

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

Pre-employment physical exam or TB screening missing

Organization and administration requirement not met (§407.70 general)

Child care director qualification requirement not met

Early childhood teacher qualification not met

Early childhood assistant qualification not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Personnel records or documentation requirement not met

Confidentiality of records requirement not met

Enrollment or discharge procedure not followed

Daily arrival or departure procedure not followed

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

License provision not met

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

Substitute staff requirement not met

Program operations requirement not met

School-age program requirement not met

License provision not met

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

Program operations requirement not met

Infant & toddler special requirement not met

School-age program requirement not met