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Chris,

This does not surprise me. In Missouri background checks are the norm for those who are contracted with the state. I run them all the time on employees and volunteers. Illinois needs to wake up and take some action.

What's up with IL not doing background checks? Don't they care who's watching the kids? That's totally ludicrous! Chris, I'm looking forward to your story.

I have a question. Does the parent have to show that they are working or going to school or just take thier word?Just wondering how many aren't working or going to school and spliting the money with their family member. I'm not saying that some aren't trying to better themself but I heard stories about people in Missouri working the system. I just makes me mad that when people that work the system get help when they don't need it and when people that need help can.

I hear ya, mr. wildflower. Let's hear what he has to say.

sounds like you want to be labled a racist....

Chris: There is only one true child care/day care provider type of facility. This is a structure built exclusively for the purpose of watching, caring for, and educating children not old enough for the school systems (which includes before/after school care up to age 12). The other form of "daycare" is the at home babysitting. Absolutely no daycare at home should be in the same class as a state approved child care facility. These babysit at home jobs are usually parents not working and decided that hey, we ought to bring in 4 or 5 more kids and make money while watching our kid. It's all DVD's, playing outside, and napping. (I bet I'll hear from the at homers - LOL - I know the truth.)

As for the State of Illinois and their extremely strict (true daycares) rules, see Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers Part 407 under Staffing section 407.110

Section 407.110 Background Checks for Personnel

The day care center shall require all persons subject to background checks, as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.20, to furnish written information regarding any criminal convictions, to submit to fingerprinting and to authorize the background checks required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks.

(Source: Added at 22 Ill. Reg., effective January 1, 1998)

Records are on file at the day care center for each employed staff member during the permit period, including a current medical report (not more than six months old), three written character references, documentation of educational qualifications (if required for the position), and proof that the employee h

I find this story pretty sad. It sounds like you are against people making honest money. I really dont think it matters if someone has a felony conviction. What matters is if they take good care of the children they are paid to watch.

I know dozens of people who have no felony convictions that I wouldnt let watch my kid for a second. I personally have a felony conviction.... does that mean I shouldnt be allowed to watch my own kid?

My felony conviction was over 20 years ago. I havent been arrested since and I havent even spoken to a cop for the last ten years or better. Do you have any idea of how many jobs I cant get because of a few teenage moments of stupidity? And you want to take a simple job away from a decent hard-working American. And who do you propose to replace these people with? Illegal Aliens?

Another thing... who in the hell says you should be allowed to pry into peoples personal lives? Just to make ratings and enhance your career. You certainly are one of those "Holier Than Thou" people arent you?

But you are an example of what Fox2 stands for these days. It doesnt matter if you get the story right or who you hurt in the process of getting your ratings. Fox2 has no intergrity anymore. You'll pound a story into the ground. All in the name of ratings and money.

Why dont you do a story on people getting convicted wrongly of felonies because they cant afford a laywer to get them out of it? Or the people who have committed real bad felonies but have paid their way out of it?

Dont bother replying to me because Im not gonna read it. I just r

Chris, I know this is a serious issue and it's a shame. I'm the mother of an autistic son who has not been out in 9 years since he was born. Why because I don't trust anyone to sit for my son. He's handicapped and easier to take advantage of. There no way he could tell me if someone did.
These mothers need to know if it is safe for thier child to stay with the sitter provided.
Sorry No One Would Pass My Test !!

con't TO SPEEDY6269
MAYBE THE REASON YOU CHOSE TO PICK ON MY KIND OF DAY CARE IS THE FACT THAT YOU COULDN'T PASS THE STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING... OR THAT NO ONE TRUSTS YOU WITH THEIR GOD GIVEN TREASURE... THEY TRUST ME AND THE KIDS LOVE ME TOO...WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CAN REMEMBER THAT A CHILD YOU CARED FOR 19 YEARS AGO REMEMBERS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND SENDS YOU A CARD... ZERO... THAT IS CALLED ...LOVE RETURNED... FOR YEARS OF LOVE GIVEN TO THEM!!!

It's the parents that should care more about whose watching their kids. Parents on this particular program have the option to use friends,families or licensed facilities or homes.

The State has minimum guidelines as far as unlicensed providers, they must self certify and pass a CANTS check. Trust is implied by the parent, if that parent has the confidence to leave their children alone with another relative or friend and that relative or friend meets all other eligibility factors (to the States best knowldge), then what can the State do about it?