Bolingbrook · Licensed family home

Lawson, Napoleon L

Larger family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
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What these mean, and where they come from

Larger means licensed for 9 to 12 children, among Chicago-area’s 3,345 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 2 to 7; mid-size is 8.

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 24 of 25 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: April 15, 2026
On file: 25 visits since May 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was November 6, 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.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · April 15, 2026

Health, Medical Care and Safety — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) through (g)(4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(c)(2) · 408.70(c)(3) · 408.70(g)(1) · 408.70(g)(2) · 408.70(g)(3) · 408.70(g)(4)

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(11) through (t) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(b)(11) · 408.30(t)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(l) · Repeat violation

Program — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(f) · Violation substantiated

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(2) · Repeat violation

Cited: FHSEC305 — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated

Cited: CCASEC4 — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · April 8, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(l) · Repeat violation

Children Under 30 Months of Age — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(c)(1) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2026 Monitoring visit 3 findings

Monitoring visit · April 2, 2026

School Age Children — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.110(c) through (e)(1) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.110(c) · 408.110(e)(1)

Health, Medical Care and Safety — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(d)(6) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Compliance monitoring visit nothing cited

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · March 20, 2026

Children Under 30 Months of Age — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(d)(2) · Violation substantiated

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(3) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · March 11, 2026

Children Under 30 Months of Age — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(c)(4) through (h)(3) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(c)(4) · 408.105(h)(2) · 408.105(h)(3)

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(c) through (i) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(c) · 408.120(h) · 408.120(i)

Provisions Pertaining to the License — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.20(k) · Violation substantiated

Nutrition and Meals — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.80(g) · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2026 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · March 4, 2026

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) through (b) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(3) · 408.120(a)(3)(f) · 408.120(b)

Health, Medical Care and Safety — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(3) through (4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(l) · Repeat violation

Nutrition and Meals — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.80(a) · Violation substantiated

Transportation of Children — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.90(a) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · February 25, 2026

Health, Medical Care and Safety — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(2) through (d)(4) · Repeat violation

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(d)(4)

Program — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(c)(4) through (d) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(c)(4) · 408.85(c)(5) · 408.85(d)

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) through (13) · Repeat violation · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) · 408.30(a)(13)

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(3) · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · February 19, 2026

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(2) · Violation substantiated

Substitutes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.55(a) · Violation substantiated

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(k) · Repeat violation

Number and Ages of Children Served — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.65(a)(1) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · February 9, 2026

Caregivers — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(i)(1) · Violation substantiated

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(l) · Repeat violation

Nutrition and Meals — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.80(g) · Violation substantiated

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(3) · Repeat violation

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Feb 2026 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · February 3, 2026

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) through (18) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) · 408.30(a)(6) · 408.30(a)(7) · 408.30(a)(16) · 408.30(a)(18)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(k) · Violation substantiated

Nutrition and Meals — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.80(a) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 7 findings

Monitoring visit · January 28, 2026

Children Under 30 Months of Age — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(h)(2) through (i) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(h)(2) · 408.105(h)(3) · 408.105(i)

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(1) through (7) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(1) · 408.30(a)(7)

Program — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(e)(3) · Violation substantiated

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(b) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 10 findings

Monitoring visit · January 22, 2026

Health, Medical Care and Safety — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) through (4) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4)

Children Under 30 Months of Age — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(b)(1) through (g)(5) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.105(b)(1) · 408.105(g)(4) · 408.105(g)(5)

Records and Reports — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(2) through (b) · Violation substantiated

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(2) · 408.120(b)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(l) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jan 2026 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · January 14, 2026

Number and Ages of Children Served — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.65(a)(1) · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2025 Monitoring visit 15 findings

Monitoring visit · May 15, 2025

Health, Medical Care and Safety

7 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) through (d)(4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4) · 408.70(c)(2) · 408.70(c)(3) · 408.70(d)(4)

Records and Reports

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) through (6) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) · 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(2) · 408.120(a)(3) · 408.120(a)(3)(f) · 408.120(a)(6)

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(d) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Dec 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · December 19, 2024

Guidance and Discipline — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.75(b)(1) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2024 Monitoring visit 4 findings

Monitoring visit · September 4, 2024

General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.35(d) · Violation substantiated

Number and Ages of Children Served — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.65(c)(1) · Violation substantiated

Cited: CCA83 — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated

Cited: FHSEC305 — Referred for Enforcement: Revocation, Refuse to Renew License

0 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code · Violation substantiated

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Apr 2024 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · April 24, 2024

Records and Reports

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(q) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Mar 2024 Monitoring visit 17 findings

Monitoring visit · March 28, 2024

Records and Reports

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) through (h) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) · 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(2) · 408.120(a)(3) · 408.120(c) · 408.120(h)

Health, Medical Care and Safety

4 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) through (4) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(c) through (d) · Rule cited again

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(c) · 408.60(d)

Program

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(c) through (e)(3) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(c) · 408.85(e)(3)

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) · Rule cited again

Caregivers

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.45(j) · Violation corrected

Child Care Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.50(a) · Rule cited again

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Oct 2023 Monitoring visit 1 finding

Monitoring visit · October 4, 2023

Records and Reports

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a)(2) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 9 findings

Monitoring visit · September 21, 2023

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(j) through (k) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(j) · 408.60(k)

Number and Ages of Children Served

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.65(a)(1)(a) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.65(a)(1)(a) · 408.65(a)(1)(b)

Health, Medical Care and Safety

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) through (4) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(4)

Guidance and Discipline

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.75(a)(4) · Violation corrected

Program

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.85(c) · 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 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Sep 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · September 5, 2023

Substitutes

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.55(a) · Violation corrected

Records and Reports

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(q) · Violation corrected

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Aug 2023 Monitoring visit 8 findings

Monitoring visit · August 16, 2023

Health, Medical Care and Safety

5 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) through (4) · Rule cited again · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.70(a) · 408.70(a)(1) · 408.70(a)(2) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4)

Background Checks

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.40(a) · Violation corrected

Child Care Assistants

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.50(a) · Violation corrected

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(k) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

Jul 2023 Monitoring visit 2 findings

Monitoring visit · July 20, 2023

Cooperation with the Department

2 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.130(a) through (b) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.130(a) · 408.130(b)

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

May 2023 Monitoring visit 14 findings

Monitoring visit · May 10, 2023

Records and Reports

6 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) through (c) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.120(a) · 408.120(a)(1) · 408.120(a)(2) · 408.120(a)(3) · 408.120(a)(6) · 408.120(c)

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)(2) · 408.70(a)(3) · 408.70(a)(4)

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

3 citations · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(c) through (j) · Violation corrected

89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.60(c) · 408.60(d)(1) · 408.60(j)

General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes

1 citation · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408.30(a)(3) · Violation corrected on site

DCFS compliance lookup On that page, enter provider number 617885 in the Provider box and choose Search; the compliance report downloads from the button on the result row.

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

6308066348

Address: 744 Dalton Ln
License: pending revocation (pr)

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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 "LAWSON, NAPOLEON L" under Provider Name and 60490 under Zip, and press Search (DCFS provider 617885).