Chicago Hts · Licensed family home
Cardenas, Isabel C
At a glance
- Small family home, licensed for up to 6 children.
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 13 of its licensing inspections since February 2010.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Apr 24, 202612 citations
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(14)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(29)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(i)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(t)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(13)
Nutrition and Meals
Nutrition and Meals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(l)(3)
Activity Requirements
Activity Requirements
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(j)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1)
Apr 28, 20253 citations
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
Apr 5, 20246 citations
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(6)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(11)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(13)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(14)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(15)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(b)
Apr 25, 20232 citations
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(b)
May 17, 20224 citations
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c)
Feb 9, 202110 citations
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(f)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m)
Qualifications for Assistants
Qualifications for Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10(e)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(1)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(f)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(t)
Activity Requirements
Activity Requirements
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16(c)
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
Mar 28, 20177 citations
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(a)
Qualifications for Assistants
Qualifications for Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10(e)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(e)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(f)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)
Feb 20, 201512 citations
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)(a)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(o)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(26)
Qualifications for Assistants
Qualifications for Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(u)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k)
Qualifications for Assistants
Qualifications for Assistants
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10(e)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(h)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(q)
May 2, 20143 citations
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
May 21, 20134 citations
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(d)(1)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
Children Under 30 Months of Age
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b)(4)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(h)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i)
Apr 24, 20134 citations
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2)(b)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
Children Under 30 Months of Age
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b)(4)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(d)(1)
Mar 28, 201310 citations
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(n)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(q)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2)(b)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(1)
Feb 23, 20104 citations
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(25)(a)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(e)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3)
The state cited rules at all 13 of this home's inspections. Most Chicago-area family homes inspected 10 or more times had fewer: 56% of 375.
How all 375 Chicago-area family homes inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 375 Chicago-area family homes the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Some56%
- All44%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- April 24, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since February 2010 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was May 8, 2026. Illinois DCFS does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Illinois DCFS does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Illinois DCFS cites each subsection of a rule separately, so one audit of a filing cabinet can produce ten citations. It publishes the rule’s title and a correction deadline, but no description of what was observed.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · April 24, 2026
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(13) through (j)(2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(13) · 406.8(a)(14) · 406.8(a)(29) · 406.8(j)(2)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m) through (t) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m) · 406.9(t)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) through (2) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) · 406.14(c)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1) · Violation substantiated
Activity Requirements
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16 · Violation substantiated
Nutrition and Meals
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(l)(3) · Violation substantiated
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(i) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2025 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · April 28, 2025
Health, Medical Care and Safety
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) through (3) · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) · 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 6 findings
Monitoring visit · April 5, 2024
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(6) through (b) · Violation corrected · Repeat violation
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(6) · 406.8(a)(11) · 406.8(a)(13) · 406.8(a)(14) · 406.8(a)(15) · 406.8(b)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · April 25, 2023
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2022 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 17, 2022
Health, Medical Care and Safety
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
Number and Ages of Children Served
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) · Violation substantiated
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2021 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · February 9, 2021
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9 through (t) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9 · 406.9(m) · 406.9(t)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(f) through (i)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(f) · 406.8(i)(1)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(f) · Violation corrected
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10(e) · Violation corrected
Activity Requirements
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16(c) · Violation corrected
A citation the state’s report lists only by its code, FHSEC305.
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2017 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · March 28, 2017
Health, Medical Care and Safety
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c) · 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(e) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(e) · 406.8(a)(19)(f)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(a) · Violation corrected
Qualifications for Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10(e) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2015 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · February 20, 2015
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(o) through (u) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(o) · 406.9(u)
Qualifications for Assistants
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10 through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.10 · 406.10(e)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)(a) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)(a) · 406.12(i)
Records and Reports
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(h) through (q) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(h) · 406.24(q)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(26) · Violation corrected
Number and Ages of Children Served
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13 · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2014 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 2, 2014
Health, Medical Care and Safety
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · May 21, 2013
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i) · Violation corrected
Number and Ages of Children Served
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(d)(1) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(h)(4) · Violation corrected
Children Under 30 Months of Age
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2013 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · April 24, 2013
Number and Ages of Children Served
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b) through (d)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b) · 406.13(b)(2)(b) · 406.13(d)(1)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Mar 2013 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · March 28, 2013
Records and Reports
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d) through (q) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d) · 406.24(d)(1) · 406.24(e) · 406.24(q)
Number and Ages of Children Served
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b) through (2)(b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(b) · 406.13(b)(2)(b)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(n) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2010 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · February 23, 2010
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(25)(a) through (e) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(25)(a) · 406.8(e)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 439096 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- (708) 754-6081
- Address
- 2417 Union Ave, Chicago Hts, 60411
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State record
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked August 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "CARDENAS, ISABEL C" under Provider Name and 60411 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 439096).
- Ages on the license — Checked November 2026 sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/…/ProviderLookup.aspx. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "CARDENAS, ISABEL C" under Provider Name and 60411 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 439096).
Small means licensed for 2 to 7 children, among Chicago-area’s 3,344 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Mid-size is 8; larger is 9 to 12.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.