Genesis Childcare and Developmental Center

Based on observations and record review at 11:30 a.m., the daily attendance log for children did not accurately reflect children on the center premises at any given time. The Specialist observed 32 children present during the inspection; however, only 30 children were signed in. This was corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 05/28/2026, S1 stated she will ensure all children are signed in on the paper documentation as the child enters the center. In her absence, S4 will be responsible for completing this task to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.& B.: - Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for the evening of 05/28/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 05/28/2026, S1 stated she will ensure the staff missing current certification in CPR will attend certification training and she will create a spreadsheet of all staff's CPR expiration dates to ensure compliance with this…

Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for the evening of 05/28/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 05/28/2026, S1 stated she will ensure the staff missing current certification in PFA will attend certification training and she will create a spreadsheet of all staff's PFA expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy; it does not specifically prohibit the following:prohibiting physical or corporal punishment which includes but is not limited to yelling, slapping, spanking, yanking, shaking, pinching, exposure to extreme temperatures or other measures producing physical pain, putting anything in the mouth of a child, requiring a child to exercise, or placing a child in an uncomfortable position;verbal abuse, which includes but is not limited to using offensive or profane language, telling a child to…

1719. A.B.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 within 7 days of the first day present at the center. -S7's hire date and first day present at the center was 9/17/2025. Module 1 should have been completed by 9/24/205. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will have S7 completed the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules and will require all new staff to complete the trainings before working with children to ensure compliance with this…

Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S6 failed to have the current certification. S6s last training expired 8/31/2025. A class has been scheduled for 10/18/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will make an electronic spreadsheet and monitor quarterly to keep up with expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S6 failed to have the current certification. S6s last training expired 8/31/2025. A class has been scheduled for 10/18/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will make an electronic spreadsheet and monitor quarterly to keep up with expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center. administers medication or not. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will make an electronic spreadsheet and monitor quarterly to keep up with expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1727A: Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 and S6 had required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S4s last training date was 2/13/2024.-S6s last training date was 5/9/2024.This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will make an electronic spreadsheet and monitor quarterly to keep up with expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations, record review and interview on 8/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 22 children were present, but 20 children were signed in on the log. On 7/21/2025 and 7/29/2025, C1, 4-years-old, was present at the center, but was not signed in. This was corrected Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated she will have the sign in/out sheet with her to make sure parents are including the sign in and out time and their signature…

Based on observations, record review and interview at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given. On 8/14/2025, S1 and S6 failed to sign out. On 8/12/2025 - 8/13/2025, S6 failed to sign out. This was corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated she will remind all staff to sign in and out and will go over this procedure during the next staff meeting on 8/20/2025. She will also check it daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations on 8/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., Specialist observed the television on and showing a cartoon while S6 was supervising 8 10-months to 1-year-olds in the classroom. This was corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated the television will only be used during nap time for music, no programs, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview on 8/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that 5 of 9 staff, completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S2's last certificate is dated 8/5/2024, S5's last certificate is dated 2/14/2024, S6's last certificate is dated 2/13/2024, S8's last certificate is dated 2/13/2024, and S9's last certificate is dated 5/9/2024. This was not corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated she will make a spreadsheet for all due dates for all required trainings for each staff to ensure…

Based on observations on 8/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., Specialist observed 2 white plastic garbage bags on a bookcase in the infant room that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the plastic bags were removed and put in a locked storage case. Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated she will reiterate to all staff about items that can be hazardous to children, including trash bags, at the 8/20/2025 staff meeting to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations on 8/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., Specialist observed 4 1-year-old children unrestrained while sitting in the feeding table. This was corrected when S6 removed the children from the feeding table. Corrective Action: Effective 8/15/2025, S1 stated she will reiterate with all staff at the next staff meeting on 8/20/2025, to make sure the restraints on all equipment are used when occupied by children to ensure compliance with this regulation.