Honeybee Childcare and Learning Center

Based on record review at 10:15 a.m. S1 failed to maintain the Daily Attendance Record for Staff to include the arrival and departure times accurately and to accurately reflect the staff members on the premises at any given time. On August 8, 2025, S1 failed to sign out. On August 11-12, 2025, S1 failed to sign in or out. On August 13, 2025, S1 inaccurately signed in at 6:30 a.m., but having arrived after 9:30 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective August 13, 2025, S1 stated she will accurately sign in the correct times to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1515.A.1. Based on interviews at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have a cumulative file for each child. The Specialist observed that there was no record for C1, infant, on file on the premises to include the child's birthdate, sex, date of admission, name of parents, home address, phone numbers where parents can be reached while in care, name of person to contact in emergency if parents cannot be located promptly, special concerns, or dietary needs, restrictions or food allergies or intolerances if applicable. Corrective Action: Effective August 13, 2025 S1 stated that she would ensure all children…

1907.C.2 Based on observations at 9:45 a.m., S3 failed to have each child's sleeping accommodations assigned to him/her permanently. Specialist observed infant classroom cribs without any labels. Corrective Action: Effective S1 stated she will have the cribs labeled before infants begin attending the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919.J. Based on observations at 9:45 a.m. S3 failed to have bottle formula/breast milk for infants labeled with the child's name. The Specialist observed one bottle in the infant classroom that was unlabeled. Corrective Action: Effective August 13, 2025, S1 stated she will have the staff label the infant bottles to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 8:15 a.m.: S1 failed to have completed daily attendance logs. The daily attendance logs for children did not include the departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released on the dates of 5/19/2025, 5/20/2025, 5/21/2025, and 5/22/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/23/2025, S1 stated she will make sure the daily attendance logs are accurately completed each day, to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on observation/interview at 8:15 a.m.: S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than one child is present as the Specialist observed one person, O1, supervising 5 children, ages one to nine years-old, alone. This was corrected once S1 arrived at 8:26 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 5/23/2025, S1 stated there will be adequate staff present and child to staff ratio will be met at all times, to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 8:15 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for childcare purposes from the Department for each volunteer, and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center's CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the Department. The Specialist observed O1 working in the center and supervising children. S1 stated was a volunteer. Corrective Action: Effective 05/23/2025, S1 stated she will obtain a CCCBC eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers, to ensure compliance with the…

Based on observations at 9:15 a.m. S4 failed to follow the center's electronic device policy. Electronic device activities, including but not limited to television, are prohibited for children under 2. The Specialist observed two infant children, watching television from 9:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Corrective Action: Effective 04/30/2025, S1 stated that they will not allow infants or children 1 year old or younger to watch television to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.B.D..E.: Based on observations at 9:30 p.m., S1 failed to have sufficient staffing to satisfy the child-to-staff ratios on the premises and available. On 04/30/2025 between 9:30 and 9:50 a.m., the Specialist observed eight children aged 1- 3 years old with one staff member supervising them in the classroom. S1 arrived at the center at 10:10 a.m. and S3 at 10:15 a.m. This regulation was corrected before the Specialist left. Corrective Action: Effective 04/30/2025, S4 stated she will make sure to have staff on the premises and available to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for childcare purposes from the Department for each volunteer, and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center's CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the department. The Specialist observed O1 working in the center, who S1 stated was a volunteer. O1 departed the center at 10:25 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 04/30/2025, S1 stated she will obtain a CCCBC eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers.

Based on observation at 9:15 a.m. S4, failed to ensure awake children did not remain in a crib. The Specialist observed an infant in a crib from 9:15 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. O1 removed the awake infant from the crib at 9:55 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 04/30/2025, S1 stated she would ensure all infants were removed from cribs within 30 minutes to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Continuing Education Certificates of Completion or Transcripts. Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a copy of a certificate of completion for Continuing Education 12-clock hours at the center and available for inspection by the department.

Based on observations at 10:00 a.m. S1 failed to have strings and cords, including but not limited to those found on equipment, window coverings, and televisions and radios, shall not be accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed low-hanging iPad cords in a 2 to 3 year-old classroom. The Specialist also observed an infant pulling a radio cord in the infant classroom.

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to ensure that hot liquids were not accessible to children. The Specialist observed a diffuser with warm oil in it, plugged into the wall.

Based on observations at 9:40 a.m. S1 failed to have the outdoor play space enclosure 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 the fence around the outside play area, which had a large missing wooden piece.

Based on observation at 9:30 a.m. S1 failed to have crawlspaces inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed an open gap in the fence and a raised wooden storage building on the playground that provides a crawlspace accessible to children.

Based on record review S1 failed to maintain and have documentation at all times, of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The Specialist observed, the last policy expired on 10/30/2024.

Based of observation/record review/interview at 1:00 p.m. S1 did not maintain documentation of daily attendance records for Staff and Owners, Independent Contractors, Student Trainee's, Visitors for 2 years as evidence. The Specialist was only able to observe Daily Attendance Records for 2/6/2025.

Based on observation at 9:00 a.m. S2 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy, as Electronic Devices were used by children under age 2. The time allowed for electronic device activities for children ages 2 and above exceeded 2 hours per day with the exception that television, DVD, or video viewing shall be limited to no more than one hour per day. The Specialist observed 2 infants and four 1-year-olds and two infants watching cartoons on the television in the classroom for 1 hour.

Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a qualified Director/Director Designee, who is an on-site full-time staff person at the center during the daytime hours of operation (before 9:00 p.m.) that is 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. S2 was unable to show proof of the Director being on the center premises. The Specialist was unable to determine the last time the Director was present on the center premises.

1707.B.1 2.: Based on observations/interviews at 9:30 a.m. S1 failed to have a Director or director designee on the premises due to a temporary absence of less than 11 consecutive days, 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. S2 informed the Specialist she was not the staff in charge and was unable to respond to inspections.

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., on 02/06/2025, S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for children of the following ages: the Specialist observed 7 children, one 3-year-old, four 1-year-olds and two infants ages 5 and 6 months, being supervised by one staff, S2. Child-to-staff ratios for children under the age of two are excluded from averaging. The child-to-staff ratio for the group of children present, is 5 children to 1 staff.

Based on record review, 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, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: The Specialist was unable to review staff files, due to S2 not being able to locate them.

Based on record review at 10:30 a.m. S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included the person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center documentation CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department. The Specialist was not given a record for independent contractors.

Based on the record review at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1 (DOH unknown) and S2(Unknown) failed to have the current certification in CPR.

Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1 (DOH Unknown), S2(Unknown), and S3 (DOH unknown) failed to have the current certification in Pediatric First Aid.

C Based on interviews on 2/6/2025 at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration, whether the early learning center administers medication or not. The Specialist did not observe any documentation for Medication Administration training.

Based on the record review/interview of staff files at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff (DOH unknown), completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually.

Based on observation at 10:00 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. S2 stated that she visually checked the building; however, she does not have the documentation.

Based on observations at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to properly maintain all of the center equipment used by children in a clean and safe condition and in good repair. The Specialist noticed broken play equipment on the playground.

Based on observation at 1:20 p.m., S2 failed to ensure the indoor area was free of hazards. The Specialist observed the tray from the high chair placed on top of the table near the edge falling on the floor next to an infant seated in a car seat. The Specialist also observed a climbing structure without sides and a large mop bucket were also accessible to children.

Based on observations at 9:15 a.m. S1s the outdoor play space failed to have an enclosure 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 the fence around the outside play area falling down and accessible to children.

Based on observation at 9:20 a.m. S1 failed to have crawlspaces inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed an open gap in the fence on the playground that children can crawl or walkthrough.

Based on observation at 9:15 a.m. S1 failed to have cribs free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals, and wedges) while the child was in the crib. The Specialist observed C1 (6 months) in a crib with 2 large loose blankets.

1909.D. Based on observations at 10:45 a.m. S1 failed to obtain written authorization from a physician was not available as required for the infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The authorization did not include the amount of time that the child is allowed to remain in said device. The Specialist observed an infant in a car seat for over an hour.

Based on record review/interview S2 failed to have daily reports for Infants. Written or electronic reports that include the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns shall be given to the parents of infants on a daily basis. Reports shall be kept current throughout the day.

Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of observations being documented when something is observed. The Specialist observed that the daily observation logs did not note information regarding the children upon arrival to the center for the 1-year-old classroom results include an explanation from or to parents. There was no documentation verifying that observations were being completed daily.

Based on interview at 10:30 a.m. S1 did not maintain a record of all non-vehicular excursion activities. S2 stated the center provides non vehicular excursions to the Library across the street.

Based on record review S1 failed to show proof of a current annual inspection and approval from the State Fire Marshall. The date of the last approval is 12/11/2024