Huntley · Licensed family home
Ellis, Carol
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What these mean, and where they come from
Mid-size means licensed for 8 children, the size at least half of Chicago-area’s 3,345 licensed family homes hold. Small is 2 to 7; larger is 9 to 12.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
Routine visits: 24 of 28 cited something
Chicago-area family homes: the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits.
From Illinois DCFS’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Illinois DCFS
- Last visit
- September 18, 2025
- On file
- 28 visits since September 2010 — 4 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was October 18, 2025. 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.
Sep 2025 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · September 18, 2025
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.15(b) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(j) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · September 16, 2024
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(9) through (q)(5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(9) · 408.30(b)(10) · 408.30(q)(4) · 408.30(q)(5)
Caregivers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · September 19, 2023
Children Under 30 Months of Age
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(g)(4) through (h)(4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(g)(4) · 408.105(h)(4)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.20(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(e)(5) · Violation corrected
Caregivers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(f) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · Violation corrected
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(c) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2022 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · August 22, 2022
Records and Reports
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) through (3) · Violation substantiated
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(3)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.15(b) · Violation corrected on site
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(j) · Violation substantiated
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2021 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · August 3, 2021
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(o) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2020 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · December 18, 2020
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(t) · Rule cited again
Caregivers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(h) · Rule cited again
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(d) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · August 28, 2019
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(11) through (t) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(11) · 408.30(h) · 408.30(t)
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.15(b) · Violation corrected
Caregivers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(h) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2018 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · July 17, 2018
Health, Medical Care and Safety
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) through (3) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(j) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2017 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · August 29, 2017
Health, Medical Care and Safety
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) through (4) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(d) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(d) · 408.60(k)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.20(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(r) · Violation corrected
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(c) · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC4
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
Cited: FHSEC305
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
Cited: CCASEC5
0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Aug 2016 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · August 22, 2016
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.15(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2016 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · April 13, 2016
Caregivers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(b) through (e)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(b) · 408.45(e)(1)
General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.35(c) · Violation corrected
Substitutes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.55(c) · Violation corrected
Transportation of Children
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.90(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · November 3, 2015
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(5) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Sep 2015 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · September 9, 2015
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(5) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2015 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · January 30, 2015
Records and Reports
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(h) through (l)(1) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(h) · 408.120(i) · 408.120(k) · 408.120(l)(1)
Child Care Assistants
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.50(h) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2014 Monitoring visit 8 findings
Monitoring visit · November 25, 2014
Records and Reports
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(3) · 408.120(a)(5) · 408.120(h)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.20(k) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(4) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.35(i) · Violation corrected
Caregivers
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(f) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2014 Monitoring visit 10 findings
Monitoring visit · July 22, 2014
Caregivers
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(a) through (l) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(a) · 408.45(i)(1) · 408.45(i)(5) · 408.45(l)
Program
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(i) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(i) · 408.85(k)
General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.35(d) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(a) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(i) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.75(a)(4) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2013 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · July 29, 2013
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.15(b) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2013 Monitoring visit 1 finding
Monitoring visit · June 26, 2013
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · Rule cited again
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Nov 2012 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · November 15, 2012
Caregivers
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(i)(1) through (5) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(i)(1) · 408.45(i)(5)
Program
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(i) through (k) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(i) · 408.85(k)
Records and Reports
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(6) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(6) · 408.120(b)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(i) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jul 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · July 29, 2011
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(d)(1) · Violation corrected
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(p) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2011 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · February 4, 2011
General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.35(i) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(h)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 474554 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Showing 25 of 28 records. The rest are in the state record linked above.
How the comparison is built
Routine visits: across Chicago-area family homes, the state cites something at about 4 in 5 routine visits (16,457 visits).
Details
- Address
- 12196 Bartelt Ln
- License
- pending renewal application (rn)
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Details
- Phone, Address, License sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. To check it, open sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov's Licensed Provider Lookup, enter "ELLIS, CAROL" under Provider Name and 60142 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 474554).