Cathy's Daycare Center, Inc.

1711. A.B.D.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6, infants, with S13. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. The ratio was corrected when an infant was transitioned to S14 and S15's classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 stated she will review the ratio with all new staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919. H. Based on interviews on 5/27/2026 at approximately 3:00 p.m., S15 propped a bottle on a blanket to feed C1, three-months-old, while seated in a floor swing. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 stated S15 was transferred to the older infant classroom, an additional staff member will be placed in the classroom, and staff will be retrained on all infant policies, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies and chemicals, failed to be kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed 2 containers of Lysol Wipes and a bottle of Professional Nail Polish Remover in an unlocked bathroom cabinet accessible to 9, three-year-old, children in S9's classroom. This was corrected prior the Specialist exiting the center. Corrective Action: Effective 01/27/2026, S2 stated she will review harmful items with all staff and complete a…

Based on observation at 09:33 a.m., S11 failed to have a written authorization from a physician available for 2 of 5 infants, as required for the infants to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialists observed C1, seven-months-old, and C2, three-months-old, asleep in floor swing. S11 corrected and placed the infants in crib. Corrective Action: Effective 01/27/2026, S2 stated she will retrain all staff on Safe Sleep practices by 01/30/2026, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 09/03/2025, via text message, S17 alleged on unknown dates and times some of the childcare center staff, used corporal punishment and foul language to discipline children (unknown children). The Specialist was unable to validate this allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 09/16/2025, S2 stated she will retrain all center staff at the next meeting scheduled 09/23/2025 on the importance of reporting critical…

1711. A.B.D.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio forchildren of the following ages: 8 children, one-years-old, with S9. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. The ratio was corrected when S7 went into the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 09/16/2025, S2 stated she will ensure the childcare center has a floater on the premises at all times and inform staff to notify her when they reach the child-to-staff ratio, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation/record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 14 staff, S13, on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2 scheduled training for 03/10/2025.

Based on observation/record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 14 staff, S13, on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S2 scheduled training for 03/10/2025.

Based on record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that 13 of 14 staff, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2024.