Hour Drop-In Child Care

Daily Attendance Records Children Based on observation/record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the centers daily attendance for children included the name of the person to whom the child was dropped off by and released. The Specialist observed 3 children who were signed out from the center at 12:20 p.m., and there was no signature of the person to whom the children were released to. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1 stated that she will monitor and make sure the daily attendance log of all students present, is accurate and complete at all times through…

Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m. S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for all Staff and Owners, to include their time of arrival and departure. Written documentation showed incomplete arrival and departure times while S1 was present at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1 stated that she will monitor and make sure the daily attendance log of all staff present, is accurate and complete at all times through the day, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m. S1 failed to ensure that a director or director designee was an on-site, full time staff person 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. After review of S1s hours present at the center, it was determined that she was not present and signed in at the center full time (at least 32 hours per week). S1 stated that she is…

Based on observations and interviews at 1:00 p.m. S5 (DOH Unknown) failed to ensure children were supervised at all times during rest time while at the center. At approximately 12:04 p.m., while children were napping, S5 failed to actively supervise children while asleep. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed S5 on her cellular phone while children were napping. She put the phone away before the Specialist left the classroom and appropriate rest time supervision was met. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1,Director, stated…

C. Orientation Training - Based on record review and interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 4 of 5 staff, received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 4 of 5 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 did not have documentation of training for S2 (First day present 04/21/2025), S3 (First day present Unknown), S5 (First day present Unknown), and S6 (First day present Unknown). S1. Stated each…

: Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S3 (DOH Unknown) failed to have current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1 stated that she will schedule a class to be completed by 07/07/2025 and in the future schedule training within 30 days of the date of hire, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

: Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 2 of 5 staff members, S3 (DOH Unknown) and S4 (DOH 01/03/2023) did not have current certification. S1 stated each staff member will have proof of Mandated Reporter Training by 07/07/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1 stated all staff will complete the Mandated Reporting Training immediately following their hire date and annually going forward, to ensure compliance with this…

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff - Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each staff member employed at the center. S5 (DOH Unknown) was issues a CCCBC on 07/02/2023 and S2 (DOH 04/21/2025) was issued a CCCBC on 11/28/2022, but S1 failed to add S2 and S5 to her CCCBC center roster. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S1 stated that all staff will retrieve and maintain a current CCCBC eligibility status at all times and all…

Based on observations at 1:00 p.m. S5 failed to ensure all bottle formula and breast milk were labeled with the childs name. The Specialist observed 5 bottles in the infant classroom unlabeled. Corrective Action: Effective 06/23/2025, S5 stated she will monitor all bottles in the infant classroom and ensure all bottles are labeled with the childs first and last name to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on the record review at 11:00 a.m. S1 did not maintain accurate documentation of daily attendance records for Staff and Owners to accurately record the staff members and owners on the center's premises at any given time. The Specialist observed attendance documents for 3/31/2025, showing S1 had not signed in. On 4/11/2025, S1 was not signed out. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated she will check the Staff Attendance Log daily to ensure all staff are signing in and out to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation/record review/interviews on 4/11/2025, at 11:15 a.m., although the center has developed and implemented a Behavior Management Policy, S2 (DOH 02/22/2024), used prohibited methods of discipline. S2 was observed on the center's video footage: yanking C3 (3-year-old) by the arms and yelling at her to get on her mat. S2 grabbed C4 (4-year-old) by the left ear, pulling him towards her, yelling and threatening him by stating, "If you don't get on your mat, I'm calling your dad." S2 was terminated on 4/08/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated…

Based on observation/interview on 4/11/2025, at 11:45 a.m., S2 failed to supervise children at all times. On 4/07/2025, at 10:19 a.m., S2 sat in a chair with her back turned to 7 children, 3-4 years old, for approximately 5 minutes. S2 also failed to supervise one child, age 3-years-old, who was behind a closed bathroom door for approximately 2 minutes. S2 was terminated on 4/08/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they have retrained staff on the center's cell phone policy and will have a designated place for cell phones to be turned in during classroom time,…

1713. E.F.: Based on observation/interview on 4/11/2025, at 11:45 a.m., S2 failed to supervise children at all times. On 4/07/2025, between 12:01 p.m. and 12:05 p.m., S2 sat on the floor during rest time with her cell phone and not devoting her attention to fully supervising the classroom, six children, ages 3-4 years old, wildly played and jumped off classroom furniture. Another child (identity unknown) threw an unknown object, hitting C5 (3-year-old) on the head, requiring him to need medical attention. S2 was terminated on 04/08/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated that…

Based on record review on 4/11/2025 at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to maintain a personnel file upon termination of employment; the last date of employment, and reason for the termination included in the personnel file. S5's (DOH 2/22/2024) termination date and reason for termination were not in her file. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they will immediately update all staff files upon departure to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719 A.-C.: Based on record review on 4/11/2025, at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure staff completed the following orientation training within seven and/or 30 calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children: S5's first day present at the center was 2/20/2025, but the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training was not completed within the 7 calendar days S6's first day present at the center was 3/29/2025, but LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training were not completed within the 7 calendar days. LDE Key…

1723. A..B.: Based on the record review/interview on 4/11/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S12 (First Day on the premises 8/14/2024) failed to have the current certification in CPR. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they will set a 30-day calendar reminder before CPR and FA training expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723. C: Based on the record review/interview on 4/11/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S14 (First day on the premises 8/01/2024) failed to have the current certification in pediatric first aid. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they will set a 30-day calendar reminder before the expiration of the PFA to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to children has a current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S7 (First day on the premises 4/10/2025) failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected during inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they ensure all new staff have up-to-date CPR and PFA training before being alone in the care of children to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on the record review/interview of staff files on 04/11/2025 at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 15 staff members, S10, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated they will set a 30-day calendar reminder before the expiration of Mandated Reporter Training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation/interview at 12:10 a.m., S2 failed to use proper techniques for lifting a child. On 04/07/2025 at approximately 10:16 a.m. S2 forcefully yanked C1 (3-year-old) by the arm, off the floor, placing him on her hip, grabbed his wrist, and scolded him. S2 then forcefully yanked C2 (3-year-old) by her left arm and placed her on the rug. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2025, S2 stated she will regularly monitor all classrooms to ensure teachers comply with the policy on lifting children and will retrain staff on proper lifting techniques to ensure compliance with…