Blooming Bull Pups Early Learning Center

1507.A. Based on record review at 11 a.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance records from 4/14/2026, until present, and observed the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 5 times; the departure time failed to be documented 3 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 4 times. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will assign the…

Based on record review and interview at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for staff and owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. The Specialist reviewed the electronic and written daily attendance records from 4/21/2026, until present, and observed the following: the arrival time for S1 failed to be documented for 6/4/2026, 6/8/2026, and 6/9/2026; the departure time for S1 failed to be documented on 4/29/2026, 4/30/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/4/2026, 6/8/2926, and 6/9/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will remind S1 to sign…

1515.A.1. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a child's information form for C1, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C14, and C15. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will require registration packets for all children to be reviewed by the director and filed accordingly to ensure compliance with this regulation. S2 will complete a random record check every other week.

1515.A.2. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for C1, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C14, and C15. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will require registration packets for all children to be reviewed by the director and filed accordingly to ensure compliance with this regulation. S2 will complete a random record check every other week.

Based on record review at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to have a qualified director/director designee from 5/18/2025, until 6/10/2025, who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, aswell as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will remind S1 to sign in daily upon arrival to center and to document her departure time to ensure compliance…

Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation maintained in the LDOE electronic system. The Specialist reviewed the LDOE electronic system, and observed the required documentation for S4 (DOH: 12/16/2025) and S5 (DOH: 12/15/2025) was not present. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will inform S1 to enter all staff and required information in the LDOE electronic system to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:05 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the paid, adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios who accompanied O1, independent contractor, at all times while on the center premises on 4/30/2026 and 5/7/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will remind all staff that independent contractors must be accompanied at all times by an adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios if the contractor does not have an eligible CCCBC to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.C. Based on record review at approximately 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs each day to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The Specialist reviewed the log for the end-of-day visual check of the center and play yard from 4/13/2026, until present, and observed the visual check failed to be conducted on 5/7/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will remind closing staff to document the end of day check when completed to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to post the current “The Safety Box” newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The most recent copy posted was dated December 2025. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will set a quarterly reminder to print and review the current Safety Box to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:20 a.m., individual sleeping accommodations failed to be assigned to a child on a permanent basis. Although there was a crib assigned and labeled for C1, 9-month-old, the Specialist observed C1 sleeping in an unlabeled crib. This was corrected prior the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will check the labels on the cribs daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919.A.&B.: Based on record review at 10 a.m., there failed to be a current weekly menu prominently posted, written or electronically, listing specific food items served for each day of the week, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will post the menu at closing on Fridays prior to the current week to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1921.C. Based on observation at 10:08 a.m., S1 failed to have a complete evacuation pack to include wet wipes and a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for C1, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will review the evacuation pack bi-weekly for all required components to ensure compliance with this regulation. 1907-D.2.&3. – Sheets and Coverings Changed --Not Met Sheets and coverings shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Routine…

1921.E. Based on record review and interview at 9:40 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, and May 2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S2 will remind S1 to designate days to complete the tornado drills in the required months to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1501.A. Based on observation at 11 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that had an effect on the license. The center is licensed to provide care for children ages 4 weeks through 12-years-old. The Specialist reviewed the children attendance log from 3/20/2026 through 4/13/2026, and observed C1 (14-year-old) was signed in as present on 3/23/2026 - 3/24/2026, 3/26/2026 - 3/27/2026, and 3/30/2026 - 4/1/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 4/13/2026, S2 will request S1 to submit a change request to extend the age range on the center's license to ensure compliance with…

1507.A. Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance records from 3/20/2026 through 4/13/2026, and observed the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 1 time; the departure time failed to be documented 2 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 9 times. Corrective Action: Effective 4/13/2026, S2 will assign the…

Based on record review at 11:21 a.m., S1 failed to have written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center. The Specialist reviewed records from 3/20/2026, until present, and observed documentation that C1, 14-year-old, was released to JHS (Jennings High School) without written authorization from the parent on the following dates: 3/23/2026 -…

C. Based on record review at 10:36 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff, S2 (DOH: 8/2/2024) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center, and additional training within thirty days and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S2 has not completed LDE Key Training Modules 1-3 to date. Corrective Action: Effective 4/20/2026, S2 will require staff to have electronic and hard copies of the LDE Key Training Modules kept and will request certificates of completion within a week to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1501.A. Based on observation at 11:20 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that had an effect on the license. The center is licensed to provide care for children ages 4 weeks through 12-years-old. The Specialist reviewed the children attendance log from 3/2/2026 through 3/18/2026, and observed C1 (14-year-old) was signed in as present on 3/2/2026 - 3/3/2026, 3/6/2026, 3/9/2026 - 3/11/2026, and 3/16/2026 - 3/18/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will request a change to extend the age range on the center's license to ensure compliance with this…

1507.A. Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance records from 3/2/2026 through 3/18/2026, and observed the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 2 times; the departure time failed to be documented 3 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 17 times. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will post a Stop…

1507 B.1. Based on record review at 9:55 a.m., the daily attendance record for staff and owners failed to include the departure time. The Specialist reviewed the attendance records from 3/2/2026 through 3/19/2026, and observed the departure time for S1 failed to be documented 1 time.. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will request a change to extend the age range on the center's license to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1515.A.1. Based on record review at 10:23 a.m., S1 failed to have a child's information form for C1, fourteen-year-old. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will conduct a monthly check to ensure all enrolled children's files contain the information record to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1515.A.2. Based on record review at 10:24 a.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for C1, fourteen-year-old. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will conduct a monthly check to ensure all enrolled children's files contain the signed and dated parental authorization form to secure emergency medical treatment to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review at 10:36 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff, S2 (DOH: 8/2/2024) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center, and additional training within thirty days and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S2 has not completed LDE Key Training Modules 1-3 to date. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 will assist staff with signing in to the LDE Key Training Modules and will request certificates of completion within a week to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.A. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance records from 12/1/2025, through 12/19/2025, and observed the following: the time of arrival failed to be documented 2 times; the time of departure failed to be documented 4 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 3 times. Corrective Action: Effective 1/07/2026, S1 will…

1507 B.1. Based on record review at 8:55 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for S7 to include her last name and the date. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 1/07/2026, S1 will have all staff use the online attendance system to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at the center when more than four children are present. The Specialist reviewed the staff and children attendance records for 1/07/2026, and observed S5 arrived at 5:49 a.m., and was the only staff present and supervising 9 children until S4 arrived at 6:24 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 1/07/2026, S1 will schedule an additional staff member to be present when the center opens to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1725.B. Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member trained in medication administration on the premises with children present at the center on 1/07/2026, from 5:49 a.m., until 7:30 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 1/07/2026, S1 will schedule a staff member with the approved training to open the center daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1727.A.B. Based on record review at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2, S3, and S4 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 1/07/2026, S1 will schedule a staff development day every 6 months to complete required trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.A. Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance record from 11/3/2025, through 11/10/2025, and observed the following: the time of arrival failed to be documented 5 times; the time of departure failed to be documented 1 time; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 3 times. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will…

1507.B. Based on record review at 10:22 a.m., the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record failed to include a time of departure. The Specialist reviewed the attendance record from 11/3/2025, through 11/18/2025, and observed S1 failed to document a departure time on 11/4/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will post a reminder to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.E. Based on record review at 10:29 a.m., the center's visitor's daily attendance record failed to include the purpose of the visit. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance from 10/06/2025, until present, and observed the purpose of the visit failed to be documented 5 times. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will post a reminder to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observation at 8:30 a.m., the required child to staff ratio failed to be met for children of the following ages: 11 children, ages 1-year-old through 3-years-old, with 1 staff, S3. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff. 2 staff were needed to meet the ratio requirement. The ratio was corrected when the 1-year-old children were returned to S5’s classroom at approximately 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m., 10 children, ages 1-year-old through 3-years-old, with 1 staff, S3. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff. 2 staff…

1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation at 10:15 a.m., children failed to be under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed 2 children, ages 2 months through 1-year-old, alone in S5's classroom from 10:16 a.m., until 10:17 a.m. This was corrected when S5 returned to the classroom from the play yard. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will re-train staff regarding this requirement and post a reminder to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1717.A. Based on record review at 11:17 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O2 to include his name, address, phone number, and a list of duties performed while at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will require all independent contractors to complete the information record to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review at 10:36 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff, S4 (DOH: 8/4/2024) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center, and additional training within thirty days and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 failed to have documentation that S4 has completed LDE Key Training Modules 1 -3 and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will have electronic copies of staff training and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance with this…

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 10:47 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: 8/4/2024) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. S4 and S5 have not completed the skills assessment for CPR to date. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will have staff complete the skills assessment for the CPR/FA training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:47 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. S4 and S5 have not completed the skills assessment for pediatric first aid training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will have staff complete the skills assessment for the CPR/FA training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1725.B. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member trained in medication administration on the premises on 11/19/2025, from 6:32 a.m., until 7:55 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will require all staff to complete the triaining to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807.B. Based on observation and record review at 8:15 a.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department failed to be obtained for each volunteer, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. The Specialist observed O3, nonpaid volunteer, present in a classroom with S3. There is no CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for S3. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will not allow volunteers to work in the center until a CCCBC determination of eligibility has been received to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.J.&.K.: Based on observation at 9:00 a.m., items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment failed to be kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a step ladder in a classroom and accessible to 9 children, ages 2-year-old through 3-years-old. The Specialist also observed bottles of Clorox, Bang Cleaner, Oxygen Orange cleaner, Bar Keepers Friend cleanser, and multiple packaged rat traps in an unlocked closet. This was corrected prior the Specialist exiting the…

Based on observation at 8:30 a.m., strings and cords were accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed a swing cord in S5's classroom, which was accessible to 3 children, agew 2 months through 1-year-old. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will require closing staff to complete a walk-through and secure cords to equipment to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.Q. Based on record review at 8:45 a.m., S1 failed to have the most current 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General posted. The most recent newsletter posted was from January through March 2025. The April through June 2025 newletter and July through September 2025 newletter failed to be posted. This was corrected this prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will print and post the current newletter when received from Volunteers of America to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 12:05 p.m., S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack to include a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children and an emergency pick up form. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 will print the master card from the Playground application and a copy of the paper sign in sheet and place in the evacuation pack to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.A. Based on record review at 10:05 a.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the first and last name of the child, the time of arrival and departure of each child, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance record from 9/15/2025, until present, and observed the following: the first and last name of the child failed to be documented 10 times; the time of arrival failed to be documented 3 times; the time of departure failed to be documented 11 times; the first and last name of the person to whom…

1507.E. Based on record review at 8 a.m., the center's visitor's daily attendance record failed to include the departure times and the purpose of the visit. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance from 7/2/2025, until present, and observed the following: the departure time failed to be documented 2 times; the purpose of the visit failed to be documented 1 time. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will personally review the visitor attendance record daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observation at 8:30 a.m., the required child to staff ratio failed to be met for children of the following ages: 8 children, ages 1-year-old through 3-years-old, with 1 staff, S3. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff. 2 staff were needed to meet the ratio requirement. The ratio was corrected when S4 arrived to the classroom. Also, S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at the center when more than four children are present. The Specialist reviewed the staff and children attendance records for 9/24/2025, and observed…

1713.A.B.C. Based on observation at 1:16 p.m., children failed to be supervised at all times in S4's classroom. The Specialist observed S4 exit the classroom to prepare bottles for infants, which left 8 children, ages 1-year-old through 3-years-old, unsupervised. This was corrected when S5 arrived to the classroom at 1:17 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will remind staff that the children must be supervised at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation. S1 will also remind staff that she is available to assist with bottle warming.

1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at 8:45 a.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, and first day onsite working with children for S4 (DOH: unknown). Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have electronic copies of staff records and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1717.A. Based on record review at 8:45 a.m., S1 failed to have an independent contractor record for O3 to include her name, address and phone number, and a list of duties performed while present at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have each independent contractor complete an information form with the required information to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review/interviews at 8:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff, S4 (DOH: unknown) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center, and additional training within thirty days and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 failed to have documentation that S4 have completed LDE Key Training Modules 1 -3 and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have electronic copies of staff training and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance…

1721.A.B. Based on interview at 12:07 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the center staff obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually from 8/1/2024 through 7/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will assign all staff a due date for trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.B. Based on interviews at 8:50 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. S4 and S5 have not completed the skills assessment for CPR training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have staff complete the skills assessment for the CPR/FA training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.C. Based on interviews at 8:50 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. S4 and S5 have not completed the skills assessment for pediatric first aid training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have staff complete the skills assessment for the CPR/FA training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1725.B. Based on record review/interviews at 12:17 p.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member on the premises trained in medication administration on 9/24/2025, from 6:01 a.m., until 6:37 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will require all staff to complete the training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1727.A.B. Based on record review at 9:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1, S2, and S4 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. S1 and S2 last completed the training in 2023. The training has not been taken to date for S4. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will have electronic copies of staff training and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.C. Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The Specialist reviewed the end-of-day checks from 7/1/2025, until present, and observed the following: the time of the visual check and the signature of the staff conducting the visual check failed to be completed on 7/10/2025 and 7/30/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will review how to document the end of day check with all staff to ensure compliance with this…

1901.M. Based on observation at 8:05 a.m., strings and cords failed to accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed a cord to a swing in S5's classroom, which was accessible to 4 children, ages 5 months through 1-year-old. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will review with staff that cords for equipment cannot be accessible to children under the age of 4 years to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1903.C. Based on observation at 8:20 a.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed an overflowing trash can with no lid and a loose water hose on the play yard. The indoor area also failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed an electrical outlet/cover which was de-attached from the wall and allowing access inside of the wall to 8 children, ages 1-year-old through 3-years-old, in S3's classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will remove the trash can and the water hose from the play yard and will hire someone to repair the outlet to ensure…

1911.E. Based on record review at 8:05 a.m., S5 failed to have a daily written or electronic report for 4 of 4 infants present. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will review with staff that the daily infant report must be completed on paper or electronically daily to ensure compliance with this regulation. S1 will check the daily infant reports throughout the day to ensure staff are completing them.

1921.C. Based on interviews at 12:53 p.m., S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack to include an emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will ensure an emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children will be placed in the evacuation pack to ensure compliance with this regulation.

311.A. Based on observation at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to have the current license on display. The license on display shows an expiration date of 7/31/2025. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 will print and post the license to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.A. Based on record review at 1 p.m., the daily attendance record for children failed to include the first and last name of the child, the time of departure of each child, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the attendance record from 5/1/2025, through 5/31/2025, and observed the following: the first and last name of the child failed to be documented 56 times; the time of departure failed to be documented 4 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 104 times. Corrective…

1507.E. Based on record review at 1:09 p.m., the center's visitor's daily attendance record failed to include the departure times and the purpose of the visit. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance from 4/4/2025, until present, and observed the following: the departure time failed to be documented 2 times; the purpose of the visit failed to be documented 2 times. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will review the daily attendance record requirements with all staff and will review the attendance record while the visitor is present in the center to ensure compliance with this…

1515.A.1. Based on record review at 1:23 p.m., S1 failed to have a child's information form for C1 (7-month-old), C2 (1-year-old), and C10 (3-month-old). Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will conduct a monthly check to ensure all enrolled children's files contain the information record to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1515.A.2. Based on record review at 1:28 p.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for C1 (7-month-old), C2 (1-year-old), and C10 (3-month-old), Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will conduct a monthly check to ensure all enrolled children's files contain an authorization to secure emergency medical treatment to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observation at 9:20 a.m., the required child to staff ratio failed to be met for children of the following ages: 15 children, ages 1-year-old through 10-years-old, with 1 staff, S3. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff. 2 staff were needed to meet the ratio requirement. The ratio was corrected when S4 returned to the classroom at approximately 9:30 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will review ratio standards with all staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at 2:26 p.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, and first day onsite working with children for S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025). Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will have electronic copies of staff records and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review at 2:36 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff, S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center, and additional training within thirty days and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 failed to have documentation that S4 and S5 have completed LDE Key Training Modules 1 -3 and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training to date. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will have electronic copies of staff training and/or keep the paper files present at the center to…

Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will have staff complete a CPR/FA training approved by the department to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S4 (DOH: unknown) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2025) failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will have staff complete a CPR/FA training approved by the department to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will have electronic copies of staff training and/or keep the paper files present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.C. Based on record review at 10 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The Specialist reviewed the end-of-day checks from 1/6/2025, until present, and observed the following: the time of the visual check failed to be completed on 6/11/2025; the signature of the staff conducting the visual check failed to be completed on 2/11/2025 and 6/11/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will review how to document the end of day check with all staff to…

1903.C. Based on observation at 9:40 a.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed a canopy awning with a broken support beam hanging on the play yard. The Specialist also observed a storage shed with broken doors that failed to prevent access to unused chairs, tables, and other items. The indoor area also failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed S5 carrying C10, 3-months-old, in the kitchen at 11:36 a.m. The stove was in use by S4 while C10 was present in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will review with all staff that…

1903.E.6. Based on observation at 10 a.m., mechanical and electrical equipment failed to be inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a meter for electricity in a broken enclosure on the play yard. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will make sure the enclosure to prevent access to mechanical and electrical equipment is not broken to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1909.E. Based on observation at 9:25 a.m., S1 failed to have a BACK TO SLEEP sign posted in the rooms where infants sleep. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 7/2/2025, S2 will make sure the BACK TO SLEEP sign remains posted in the infant room to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1909.G. Based on observation at 9:25 a.m., S2 failed to ensure a bib was not worn by a child while asleep. The Specialist observed C1, 7-months-old, asleep in crib while wearing a bib. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will remind staff that no child can sleep with a bib to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1911.E. Based on record review at 11 a.m., S2 failed to have a daily written or electronic report for 5 of 5 infants present. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will review with staff that the daily infant report must be completed on paper or electronically daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1911.G. Based on observation at 11:25 a.m., a pacifier was attached to the clothing of a child. The Specialist observed C8, 8-month-old, with a pacifier attached to her clothing. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will remind staff that pacifiers cannot be attached to the clothing of children to ensure compliance with this regulation. 1919-D.3.&4. – Food Service and Nutrition - Reasonable Time and Food Served --Not Met 3. Children shall be allowed a reasonable time to eat each meal and snack. Children shall not be forced…

1919.A.B. Based on observation at 11:05 a.m., the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week failed to be prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will post all menus for the week on Monday mornings to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919.J. Based on observation at 9:25 a.m., S2 failed to have bottle formula/breast milk for infants labeled with the child's name. The Specialist observed 3 of 4 bottles failed to be labeled with the child's name. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will write the name of the child on any unlabeled bottles sent to the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1921.E. Based on record review at 1:53 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation present at the center of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will ensure that completed tornado drills will remain at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

311.A. Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have the current license on display. The license on display shows an expiration date of 7/31/2024. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will print and post the license to ensure compliance with this regulation.

713.A. Based on record review at 12:26 p.m., S1 failed to have a current Academic Approval. The most recent Academic Approval posted expired 6/30/2024. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 7/1/2025, S2 will post the current year Academic Approval to ensure compliance with this regulation.