Steele-Brooks, Karren A

Home · Chicago · 8048 S Michigan Ave

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 7732889690
Sources and dates

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State record — Illinois DCFS

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 18 findings

Licensing visit · January 6, 2026

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(i) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(k) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(1) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(4)(a) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(11) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(14) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(29) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(e) · Correction due February 5, 2026

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(m) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(n) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.9(t) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(b)(3) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(h) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.14(c) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Health, Medical Care and Safety

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Guidance and Discipline

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16(c) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Activity Requirements

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(a) · Correction due February 5, 2026

Records and Reports

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May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 12, 2025

Repeat · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.26(a) · Correction due May 26, 2025

Cooperation with the Department

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Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 29, 2025

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.26(a) · Correction due May 12, 2025

Cooperation with the Department

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Apr 2024 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · April 9, 2024

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(4) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(g) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(19)(h) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(20) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(23) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(11) · Correction due April 19, 2024

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(h) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.12(k)(1) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Enrollment and Discharge Procedures

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.15(a) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Guidance and Discipline

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(b) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Records and Reports

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(e) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Records and Reports

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.24(f) · Correction due April 19, 2024

Records and Reports

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Dec 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 15, 2022

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(4) · Correction due January 14, 2023

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Corrected · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(22)(a) · Correction due January 14, 2023

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

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Dec 2021 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · December 13, 2021

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.6(i) · Correction due January 12, 2022

Provisions Pertaining to the License

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(1) · Correction due January 12, 2022

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(3) · Correction due January 12, 2022

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(14) · Correction due January 12, 2022

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(16) · Correction due January 12, 2022

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.8(a)(17) · Correction due January 12, 2022

General Requirements for Day Care Homes

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.16(c) · Correction due January 12, 2022

Activity Requirements

Substantiated · 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406.22(g)(1) · Correction due January 12, 2022

Children Under 30 Months of Age

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Sources and dates

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