Educators for Quality Alternatives

1507.A. Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom the child was released on the following days: on 01/20/2026, 4 of 14 failed to have the first and last name of whom the child was released. on 01/16/2026, 2 of 15 failed to have the first and last name of whom the child was released. on 01/15/2026, 11 of 17 failed to have the first and last name of whom the child was released. on 01/14/2026, 5 of 14 failed to have the first and last name of whom the child was released. on 01/13/2026, 6…

1507.B.1 Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 12:00 p.m. S1 failed to provide documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure for S1, S2, and S3. On 01/12/2026, S1 failed to document a time of departure. On 01/20/2026, S2 failed to document a time of departure. On 11/14/2025, S3 failed to document a time of departure. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated time sheets will be reviewed daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.A. Based on observations on 01/21/2026 at 12:44 p.m., S5 failed to ensure the children were under supervision at all times. The Licensing Specialist observed S5 on her cellphone scrolling while 7 children ages 3 to 4 years old were napping in her care. This was corrected when S2 instructed S5 to put her cellphone away. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated cellphone will be placed in bin to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1715.A.1. Based on record review on 1/21/2026 at 1:30 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, first day onsite working with children for S5. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S1 stated she will create a file and have all of the required documents to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1717.A. Based on record review on 01/21/2025 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors for O1 and O2, that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated she will ensure all Independent Contractors have documentation that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center.

1719.A.B.&C Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 received center-specific orientation and completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 within seven days of the first day present at the center. S5's first day present at the center was 01/06/2026, but LDE Key Training Module 1 has not been completed. S1 failed to have documentation that S5 completed the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 calendar days of the first day present at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated all new staff complete…

1727.A.&B. Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 (DOH 09/22/2025 ) completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S4’s child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training expired 12/17/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated she will ensure all staff completes mandatory reporting training yearly to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807 C. Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for O1 and O2 prior to being present at the center or performing services. Documentation did not include signature of the staff member stating that O1 and O2 was accompanied by the staff member at all times while on the premises. O1 was on premises on 11/12/2025, 11/20/2025, 12/03/2025, 12/10/2025, and 01/21/2026. O2 was present on premises on 11/05/2025, 11/07/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/12/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/03/2025, 12/05/2025,…

1909.I Based on observations and interviews at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to have a safety approved crib available for each infant. S4 was caring for 2 infants age 8 months old and only one crib was available at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated they will have provide a crib for each enrolled infant to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1915.A. Based on record review on 01/21/2026 at 2:45 p.m., Although S1 documented observations when something was observed on children upon arrival to the center, there failed to be results including an explanation from parent and/or child documented for the following dates 01/20/2026, 01/15/2026, 01/13/2026, 12/10/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/03/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 01/22/2026, S2 stated she will ask parents for an explanation and record who provided the information to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1507.E. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for visitors to include arrival and departure times on 09/03/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will check the visitors daily attendance daily to ensure parents are signing in and out to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1715.A.1.3 Based on record review at 11:00 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, first day onsite working with children, for S6. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will have all documentation for new hires completed within 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1715.A.2. Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a copy of S6s state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will place a copy of staff identification cards in their file within 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719.B. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S6 completed the online Mandated Reporter Training and LDE Key Training Module 1 within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S6s first day present at the center was 08/13/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will have newly hired staff complete required training within the first 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807 B. Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S6 (DOH 08/13/2025) prior to being present at the center or performing services. S6 was on premises on 08/13/2025, 08/14/2025, and 8/15/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff have a CCCBC prior to working at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807 C. Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for O1 prior to being present at the center or performing services. Documentation did not include the date, arrival time, departure time, signature of the contractor, signature of the staff member or language stating that O1 was accompanied by the staff member at all times while on the premises. O1 was escorted off the center premises by S1 immediately. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all visitors have a CCCBC…

1901.J.K. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 10:35 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure items that can be harmful to children, such cleaning supplies and chemicals, were in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed bleach products in an unlocked cabinet in the toddler classroom. This was corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will do random checks to ensure all cleaning supplies and chemicals are placed in a locked cabinet and are inaccessible to children to ensure…

1103.C.1.2. Based interviews/record review on 7/2/2025, at 10:00 a.m., S5 failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 6/16/2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a parent reported she observed a scratch on the left side of C1, 4-months-old, head with active bleeding that was not there when he was dropped off at the center that morning. The scratched was covered up by a hat and the parent felt the center staff was trying to hide the scratch. The incident was not reported to the Department or DCFS. This was not corrected prior to Specialists…

1507.E. Based on record review on 7/2/2025, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the visitor's daily attendance record included the departure time as on 2/19/2025 and 2/26/2025, O3 was not sign out; on 2/25/2025, O4 was not signed out; on 5/2/2025, 5/19/2025 and 6/9/2025, O5 was not signed out; on 5/8/2025, O6 was not signed out; and on 5/14/2025, O7 was not signed out. This could not be corrected prior to Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will place a reminder near the exit door to remind visitors to sign out upon departure to ensure compliance with…

1509.A.8.a.b. Based on observation/interview on 7/21/2025, at 12:30 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S3 (DOH 8/10/2022), used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age unknown, was subject to verbal punishment and C2, age unknown, was subject to physical punishment. On 6/16/2025, S4 yelled at C1 and pushed C2 by the head to direct the child to the other side of the room. Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will conduct a training on behavior management and conduct random walkthroughs of the center to ensure…

1707.A.1.2. Based on record review/interviews on 7/2/2025, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to be on-site full time 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, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. S1 was not on premises at least 32 hours for the following weeks: 6/1/2025 6/6/2025 (0 hours). Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will train/hire staff as a designee to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1707.B.1.2. Based on observation/interviews on 7/2/2025, at 10:25 a.m., S1 failed to appoint a staff-in-charge when the Director is not on the premises due to temporary absence. There was not an individual at least 21 years of age appointed as Staff-in-Charge who is given the authority to respond to emergencies, inspections/inspectors, and parental concerns and have access to all required information. S1 will be on vacation starting 6/30/2025 to 7/8/2025This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will assign a staff member…

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the required child to staff ratio was met at all time as the Specialists observed 13 children ages 6-months to three-years-old on the playground with two staff, S2 and S3. The ratio for infants is 5:1; 1-year-old is 7:1, and 2-years-old is 10:1. One additional staff was needed to satisfy ratio. The ratio was corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will train additional staff/substitute for ratio purposes to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.B. Based on observation/interview at 12:45 p.m., S2 failed to ensure C4, age unknown, was being supervised on the changing table. The Specialist observed C4 placed on the changing table and left unsupervised for approximately 2-3 minutes. Corrective Action:

1723.A.B. Based on record review on 7/21/2025 at 10:45 a.m., S5 failed to have documentation for 1 of 3 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 (DOH 7/1/2012), failed to have the current certification. S5 was on the premises 7/2/2025. S5 stated a training class will be scheduled by the end of the week. Corrective Action:

1723.C. Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S5 failed to have documentation for 2 of 3 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S3 (DOH 8/10/2022), and S5 (DOH 7/1/2012), failed to have the current certification. S3 was on the premises 6/30/2025 7/21/2025 and S5 was on premises 7/2/2025 and 7/21/2025 . S5 stated a training class will be scheduled by the end of the week. Corrective Action:

1807.B. Based on record review on 7/2/2025, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S5 and S6 prior to the person being present at the center and performing services. S1 (DOH 10/12/2024) and S4 (DOH 8/10/2022) were not included on the centers CCCBC roster. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will have all center staff is placed on the center's CCCBC roster prior to being on premises providing care to ensure compliance with this…

3. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 2:44 p.m., S1 failed to have a dedicated working phone capable of incoming and outgoing calls readily available at all times at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will ensure there is a dedicated working phone at the center at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.M. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 10:37 a.m., S3 and S3 failed to ensure cords were inaccessible to children under age 4 as 7 children, one to three-years-old, were in the toddler classroom. The Specialist observed an unplugged curling iron on the desk, with the cord hanging to the floor. This was corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will do random checks to ensure all cords are out of reach and inaccessible to children to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.P. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 10:37 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure staffs personal belongings were inaccessible to children as a purse and a curling iron was on the desk in the toddler classroom and was accessible to children. This was corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will do random checks to ensure all personal items are placed in locked cabinets and are inaccessible to children.

1903.C. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 10:45 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure the outdoor area was not free of hazards as the Specialist observed two unwrapped water hoses, which could pose a tripping hazard, and a large rake on the play yard while the children, ages 1 to 3 years-old, were on the play yard. This was corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will do walk-throughs to ensure the play yard is free of hazards to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1903.E.5. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist observed a gate not properly secured due to a broken lock which led to an open field and entrance into a parking lot. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she…

1911.I.J. Based on observation/interview on 7/21/2025, at 12:45 p.m., S4 (DOH 10/2/2022), did not lift C3, age unknown, using proper lifting techniques, S4 lifted C3 from a seated position and placed him in another seat using one arm. Corrective Action:

1915.A. Based on record review at on 7/2/2025, at 10:05 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of observations of the physical condition of each child for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries or when something was observed upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. S1 was unable to provide observations for 6/1/2025 through 7/2/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated will retrain all staff to ensure children are being observed for injuries…

1915.B.C. Based on record review on 7/2/2025, at 10:15 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation of an immediate notification report to verify it was reported to the parent no later than when the child was released to the parent or authorized representative on the day of the occurrence for the following: On 6/16/2025, between 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m., S2 was in the process of changing C1s (4 months-old) diaper and was too close to the cubbies and accidently hit C1s head on a cubby. An incident report was not completed and O1 was not notified until she questioned the center staff about the scratch on…

1919.A.B. Based on observation on 7/2/2025, at 9:35 a.m., S1 failed to have a current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of the week and remain posted throughout the week. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/21/2025, S5 stated she will have a posted menu by the first day of each week and will remain posted to ensure compliance with this regulation.