Mcelrath, Lakechia

Home · Joliet · 713 Richmond St

What kind of place is this?

Size 8 children licensed
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status License issued (IL)
Phone 7797075240
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · July 28, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(k) · Correction due August 27, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(k)(3) · Correction due August 27, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(k)(4)(e) · Correction due August 27, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(d) · Correction due August 27, 2025

Records and Reports

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(1) · Correction due August 27, 2025

Records and Reports

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(2) · Correction due August 27, 2025

Records and Reports

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(4) · Correction due August 27, 2025

Records and Reports

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Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 8, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.13(a) · Correction due August 7, 2025

Number and Ages of Children Served

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.26 · Correction due August 7, 2025

Cooperation with the Department

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Jan 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · January 9, 2025

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(u) · Correction due February 9, 2025

Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(17) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(1) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(2) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(3) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(4) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(i)(5) · Correction due February 9, 2025

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

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Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 30, 2024

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(2) · Correction due November 29, 2024

Health, Medical Care and Safety

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3) · Correction due November 29, 2024

Health, Medical Care and Safety

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Sep 2021 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · September 24, 2021

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(1) · Correction due October 24, 2021

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(29) · Correction due October 24, 2021

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(h) · Correction due October 24, 2021

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3) · Correction due October 24, 2021

Health, Medical Care and Safety

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(c) · Correction due October 24, 2021

Records and Reports

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e)(3) · Correction due October 24, 2021

Records and Reports

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(f) · Correction due October 24, 2021

Records and Reports

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(e) · Correction due October 24, 2021

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

DCFS compliance lookup

Dec 2020 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · December 16, 2020

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(17) · Correction due December 31, 2020

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(20) · Correction due December 31, 2020

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(21) · Correction due December 31, 2020

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(29) · Correction due December 31, 2020

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3)(a) · Correction due December 31, 2020

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(i) · Correction due December 31, 2020

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(3) · Correction due December 31, 2020

Health, Medical Care and Safety

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c)(4) · Correction due December 31, 2020

Health, Medical Care and Safety

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.17(j) · Correction due December 31, 2020

Nutrition and Meals

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