Gilda's Preschool Academy

1509. A.8.a.b.: Based on interviews on 05/11/2026, at 9:49 a.m., although the center has a written behavior management policy implemented, S3 (DOH 12/20/2022), used a prohibited method of discipline as C3, age 1-year-old, was subject to physical/corporal punishment. On 05/04/2026, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., S3 forcefully placed C3, age 1-year-old, in the bouncer. After placing C3 in the bouncer, she forcefully shook the bouncer with her foot. S3 was given a verbal warning for her actions. Corrective Action: Effective 05/21/2026, S1 stated she will start conducting monthly trainings on…

1713.E.&F.: Based on interviews on 05/11/2026, at 9:49 a.m., while supervising a group of children, in the classroom on 05/04/2026, at 5:03 p.m., S3 failed to devote her time to supervising children and participating with the children in their activities; S3 was on the center’s computer while C1, age 10-months-old, was choking on a blue piece of tape from his bottle. Corrective Action: Effective 05/21/2026, S1 stated she will conduct a meeting every other month in regards to active supervision to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on interviews on 05/11/2026, at 9:49 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of written authorization from a physician available for C1, age 10-months old, to use a positioning device as on 05/04/2026, between 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., C1 was lying on a boppy pillow when he began choking on a piece of tape. Corrective Action: Effective 05/21/2026, S1 stated she will get written authorization prior to using boppy pillows and positioning devices for infants to ensure compliance with the regulation.

1719.B.Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S6 (DOH 3/13/2025), S9 (DOH 03/13/2025) and S10 (DOH 1/9/2025) completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 5/7/2025, S1 stated she will have all new hired staff complete required training with first 5 days present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.F. Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S7 (DOH 2/10/2025) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S7, alone, supervising 4 children ages, three-to four-years old. This was corrected when S6 went into the classroom with S7. Corrective Action: Effective 5/7/2025, S1 stated she will have all newly hired staff complete required training prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807.B.Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S9's (DOH 3/13/2025) said determination available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. Corrective Action: Effective 5/7/2025, S1 stated she will place all staff on the roster to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807.C.Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was obtained for O1, O2, and O3, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. O1 was on premises on 1/31/2025. O2 was on premises 2/4/2025,2/11/2025, 3/17/2025, and 4/28/2025. O3 was on premises 3/11/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/7/2025, S1 stated she will not allow anyone on premises without obtaining an eligible CCCBC to ensure compliance with this regulation.