Waukegan · Licensed family home
Jones, Kathy
At a glance
- Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 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 11 of its licensing inspections since May 2017.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 24, 20264 citations
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(3)
Apr 8, 202620 citations
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(b)(1)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(u)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
Children Under 30 Months of Age
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(j)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(c)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(14)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(q)(4)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(k)(1)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(1)(c)
Children with Special Needs
Children with Special Needs
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.20(a)
Children with Special Needs
Children with Special Needs
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.20(c)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
Children Under 30 Months of Age
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(e)(13)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(r)
Dec 4, 202523 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(a)(3)
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)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(f)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(g)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(h)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(j)
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(h)(2)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(j)(1)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1)
Nutrition and Meals
Nutrition and Meals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(a)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c)
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)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(1)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(5)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(f)
Jan 10, 202512 citations
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(c)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(d)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(d)(3)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2)
Guidance and Discipline
Guidance and Discipline
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(1)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(f)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(m)
Jun 21, 20247 citations
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(j)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(k)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(j)(5)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i)
Nutrition and Meals
Nutrition and Meals
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(j)
Jan 18, 202411 citations
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(h)
Number and Ages of Children Served
Number and Ages of Children Served
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b)
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)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(3)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(f)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(i)(1)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
Provisions Pertaining to the License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(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.
Dec 7, 20229 citations
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(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)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(2)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(3)
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(a)
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(b)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m)
Dec 7, 20212 citations
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)
Dec 4, 20197 citations
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(i)
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e)(1)
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e)(2)
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)
Records and Reports
Records and Reports
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(1)
Feb 1, 20195 citations
Health, Medical Care and Safety
Health, Medical Care and Safety
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)
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)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(a)
May 12, 20173 citations
Application for Renewal of License
Application for Renewal of License
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e)
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)
The state cited rules at all 11 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
- July 24, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since May 2017 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was August 15, 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.
Jul 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings
Monitoring visit · July 24, 2026
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) through (i) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) · 406.12(i)
Records and Reports
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(2) through (3) · Rule cited again
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d)(2) · 406.24(d)(3)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 20 findings
Monitoring visit · April 8, 2026
Records and Reports
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b) through (r) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b) · 406.24(d)(2) · 406.24(d)(3) · 406.24(j) · 406.24(r)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) through (k)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) · 406.12(i) · 406.12(k)(1)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) through (14) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) · 406.8(a)(14)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(q)(4) through (u) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(q)(4) · 406.9(u)
Number and Ages of Children Served
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) through (b)(1)(c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) · 406.13(b)(1)(c)
Children with Special Needs
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.20(a) through (c) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.20(a) · 406.20(c)
Children Under 30 Months of Age
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b) through (e)(13) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(b) · 406.22(e)(13)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(c) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(b)(1) · Violation substantiated
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2025 Monitoring visit 23 findings
Monitoring visit · December 4, 2025
Records and Reports
8 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) through (f) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · 406.24(d) · 406.24(d)(3) · 406.24(e)(1) · 406.24(e)(2) · 406.24(e)(3) · 406.24(e)(5) · 406.24(f)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3) through (j) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3) · 406.12(f) · 406.12(g) · 406.12(h) · 406.12(j)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) through (j)(1) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3) · 406.14(h)(2) · 406.14(j)(1)
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) through (29) · Violation corrected · Violation corrected on site
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) · 406.8(a)(14) · 406.8(a)(29)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Violation corrected on site
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1) · Rule cited again
Nutrition and Meals
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(a) · Violation corrected on site
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2025 Monitoring visit 12 findings
Monitoring visit · January 10, 2025
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) through (m) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) · 406.12(b)(3) · 406.12(m)
Records and Reports
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) through (f) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · 406.24(d)(1) · 406.24(f)
Number and Ages of Children Served
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) through (d)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) · 406.13(d)(3)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(c) · Violation corrected
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(d) · Violation corrected
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · Violation corrected
Guidance and Discipline
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jun 2024 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · June 21, 2024
General Requirements for Day Care Homes
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(j)(5) · Violation corrected
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(j) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i) · Violation corrected on site
Number and Ages of Children Served
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2) · Violation corrected on site
Health, Medical Care and Safety
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(k) · Violation corrected
Nutrition and Meals
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(j) · Violation corrected
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Jan 2024 Monitoring visit 11 findings
Monitoring visit · January 18, 2024
Records and Reports
6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b) through (i)(1) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b) · 406.24(d) · 406.24(d)(2) · 406.24(d)(3) · 406.24(f) · 406.24(i)(1)
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) through (h) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(2) · 406.12(h)
Provisions Pertaining to the License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(c) · Violation corrected
Number and Ages of Children Served
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(b)(2) · 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 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2022 Monitoring visit 9 findings
Monitoring visit · December 7, 2022
Records and Reports
5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) through (d)(3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · 406.24(d) · 406.24(d)(1) · 406.24(d)(2) · 406.24(d)(3)
Application for Renewal of License
2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(a) through (b) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(a) · 406.5(b)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m) · Violation corrected
Enrollment and Discharge Procedures
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2021 Monitoring visit 2 findings
Monitoring visit · December 7, 2021
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)
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Dec 2019 Monitoring visit 7 findings
Monitoring visit · December 4, 2019
Application for Renewal of License
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e)(1) through (i) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e)(1) · 406.5(e)(2) · 406.5(i)
Health, Medical Care and Safety
3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(1) · 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
Records and Reports
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(1) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Feb 2019 Monitoring visit 5 findings
Monitoring visit · February 1, 2019
Health, Medical Care and Safety
4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c) through (3) · Violation corrected
89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c) · 406.14(c)(1) · 406.14(c)(2) · 406.14(c)(3)
Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(a) · Violation corrected
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
May 2017 Monitoring visit 3 findings
Monitoring visit · May 12, 2017
Application for Renewal of License
1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.5(e) · 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
DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 499644 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.
Details
- Phone
- (847) 693-8498
- Address
- 428 N Metropolitan Ave, Waukegan, 60085
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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 "JONES, KATHY" under Provider Name and 60085 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 499644).
- 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 "JONES, KATHY" under Provider Name and 60085 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 499644).
Mid-size means licensed for 8 children, the size at least half of Chicago-area’s 3,344 licensed family homes hold. Small is 2 to 7; 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.