Kids on the Way Learning Center

1707.A.1.&2.: Based on record review at approximately 2:35 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that a director or director designee was on-site, as a full-time staff person at the center during the daytime hours of operation. S1 was not at the center full time on the weeks of 5/4/2026- 5/8/2026 and 5/11-5/15/2026. ¨ During the week of 5/4/2026 - 5/8/2026, S1 was present at the center for 26.26 hours ¨ During the week of 5/11/2026 to 5/15/2026, S1 was present at the center for 22.18 hours This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S1 stated she will clock…

Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that O1, O2, O3, and O4 had documentation of an information form that includes the person’s name, address and phone number, a list of duties performed while present at the center; and documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department. Corrective Action: Effective 5/20/2026, S1 stated that S3 will have all independent contractors that come to the center complete an independent contractor form and create a file to keep at the center with the necessary…

Based on record review at approximately 1:49 p.m. , S1 failed to ensure O1, O2, O3, and O4 had a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department or provide documentation that an adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios accompanied these independent contractors, the date, arrival and departure time of the contractor, and/or language stating that they were accompanied by the staff member at all times while at the center when children were present. The current visitors log dated 5/8/2026 - current : ¨ O1 was present at the…

Based on record review on 5/20/2026 at 5:11 p.m., S1 failed to request and obtain from the department a new CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC). S1's CCCBC expired on 5/10/2026. S2 was informed that S1 cannot be present or perform services at the center when children are present. Corrective Action: Effective 5/21/2026, S2 stated that S1 scheduled to have her CCCBC renewed on 5/26/2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Based on record review at approximately, 12:34 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the entire center and play yard were checked after the last child departed, which includes the date, time of visual check, and signature of the staff conducting the visual check. The end of day check was last completed on 6/6/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S2 stated she will inform all closing staff that the end of day check needs to be completed daily. In her absence, S3 will be sure that the end of day check is completed.

1901.J.&K.: Based on observation at approximately 11:10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all classrooms did not contain items that can be harmful to children and that the were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The following classrooms contained items harmful to children. S9 and S10's classroom ¨ 8 containers of diaper rash cream, 2 jars of Vaseline, and 1 container of baby powder in a white organizer located on top of the changing table. S11 and S12's classroom ¨ 1 container of diaper cream, 1 jar of Vaseline, and one pair of red…

Based on observation at approximately 11:08 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all classrooms did not contain personal belongings of center staff members that were accessible to children. S7 had a black purse with hanging straps, placed on the top shelf of a cubby that was accessible to children. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S2 stated that she will inform staff that all personal belongings need to be kept in their vehicles or locked in the office cabinet upon arrival to ensure compliance with this regulation. S2 stated she will also do daily random walkthroughs in the…

Based on observation at approximately 11:21 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the playground was free of hazards: - A little tikes yellow, blue, and brown plastic toy structure had a large crack in the hard plastic on the yellow portion. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S2 stated she will remove the object from the playground on 5/19/2026 to ensure compliance with this regulation. S2 stated that S22 will conduct daily checks of the outdoor area for hazards before children enter the playground. S2 will perform this task in her absence.

Based on record review at approximately 11:37 a.m., S1 failed to provide completed documentation of the current passenger transportation log that included the time a child was released to the center. During the week of 5/11/2026-5/15/2026 no time of release was recorded on the passenger transportation log for any children. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S1 stated that she customize the bright wheel app to accurately contain all necessary components needed on the passenger travel log provided by the department. She will inform S2 and S3 that the passenger transportation…

1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observation at approximately 12:30 p.m., S11 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 16 children ages 3 to 11-months-old with 3 staff. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. An additional staff person was needed. S16 went into the classroom at 12:31 p.m. and corrected the ratio. Corrective Action: CAP: 2/20/2026, S1 stated she will re-train all required staff on 3/12/2026, on the importance of following the child-to-staff ratio to ensure compliance with this regulation. Effective…

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. 2 of 15 staff, S2 & S5, failed to have certification. S14 stated S2 and S15 completed training on 2/18/2026, but have yet to receive the certification documentation. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 3/18/2026, S14 stated that they will use calendar reminders 90 days prior to expiration to…

Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first-aid through training approved by the department. 2 of 15 staff, S2 & S5, failed to have certification. S14 stated S2 and S15 completed training on 2/18/2026, but have yet to receive the certification documentation. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 3/18/2026, S14 stated that they will use calendar reminders 90 days prior to expiration to begin…

Based on observation at approximately 12:45 p.m., the indoor failed to be free of hazards as there were chairs on the table in the following classrooms: ¨ In S8 & S9’s classroom’s there were chairs stacked on top of the tables about where the children were asleep on the floor. The chairs were removed by S8 and S9 prior the Specialist leaving the room. ¨ In S10's classroom the chairs were stacked in a way that the legs of the chairs were pointing towards the ceiling while the children were lying down for nap. S10 removed the chairs from the table and turned them right side up…

Based on record review at approximately 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member in the vehicle with current certification in infant and child CPR as S2 completed a van route during the center inspection and failed to have proof of completed certification in CPR/FA. S2 certification expired on 2/28/2026. This could not be corrected during the center inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 3/18/2026, S14 stated S2 will be removed from driving duties until her CPR/FA certification is received. S14 stated that they will use calendar reminders 90 days prior to expiration…

1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S11 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 18 children ages four to five-years-old with 1 staff. The required mixed ratio for children of this age is 17 children per 1 staff person. An additional staff person was needed. S14 moved three children out of S11's classroom and moved them to S12 and S13's classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 2/20/2026, S1 stated she will re-train all required staff on 3/12/2026, on the importance of following the child-to-staff ratio to ensure…

C.: Based on record review at approximately 1:00 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 17 staff, S17, received orientation training within seven and thirty days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S17 began working on 1/20/2026, and should have completed 7 day training on or by 1/27/2026. S17 should have completed 30 day training on or by 2/20/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 2/20/2026, S1 stated she will ensure that training certificates are received prior to…

1811.A.&B.: Based on record review/interview at 10:45 a.m. S2 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S4 prior to the staff working on the premises: -S4 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 11/4/2025. She worked from 11/5/2025-11/7/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/12/2025-11/14/2025, 11/17/2025-11/21/2025, 11/24/2025-11/26/2025, 12/1/2025-12/5/2025, 12/8/2025-12/12/2025, 12/15/2025, 12/22/2025-12/23/2025 without an eligible background check. S4 clocked out at 10:56 a.m. She has an appointment scheduled for 12/26/2025, at 9:00 a.m.…

Based on observations at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to have a current safety inspection sticker on either of the center's two vans. The current inspection stickers expired 11/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 12/23/2025, S1 stated she will check vehicles at the beginning of the month for expired stickers to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on a record review and interviews at 2:00 p.m., S20 failed to ensure that all children were supervised at all times both within the center and on the playground. On 10/23/2025, C1, 3-years-old was left unsupervised on the playground for 1 minute and 34 seconds (4:54:09 p.m.-4:55:43 p.m.). While retrieving C1 from the playground, S20 left her classroom, which contained 10 children, aged 4 to 10-years-old unsupervised. S20 again left the classroom unsupervised for 13 seconds (4:57:24 p.m.-4:57:37 p.m.) while taking C1 to the front office staff. This…

Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the parents immediately of the following critical incident: On 10/2/2025, at 7:43 a.m., C1, 1-years-old, fell from a booster seat attached to a folding chair, hitting her head on the floor. The parent was not notified until 9:01 a.m. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated that they will be a staffing on 10/11/2025 to retrain staff on all policy and procedures to ensure compliance with this inspection.

Based on record review and interview on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for children accurately reflected the children on the center's premises at any given time. On 9/16/2025, C1, 9-years-old, was signed in to the centers After School Room at 3:12 p.m., but he did not enter the center because he was left on the centers van by S14. C1 was walked off the van by S2 at 4:14:43 p.m. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated that the center has developed a new system, the…

Based on record review on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff have completed the required minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education each anniversary year with trainers approved by the department. S2 had 9 hours, S3 had 7.5 hours, S4 had 4.5 hours, S6 had 8.5 hours, S7 had 0 hours, S17 had 10 hours, S22 had 1.5 hours, S23 had 1.5 hours and S24 had 1.5 hours. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated that S4 is now responsible for keeping up with training hours and scheduling classes to…

1727A: Based on record review on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 staff, S1, S2 and S5, annually completed the online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S1s last training date was 7/3/2024. -S2s last training date was 7/3/2024.-S5s last training date was 7/4/2024.This was not corrected prior to Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated that S4 will also be responsible for checking for expiration dates on trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S20 failed to ensure that movable equipment was secured and supported so that it did not fall or tip over. C2, 1-years-old, fell out of a booster seat attached to a folding chair. The folding chairs have been removed from the classroom and the booster seats are now placed directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated there will be a staffing on 10/11/2025 and she will reinforce that all equipment needs to be fastened and secure to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S15 and S17 failed to ensure all furniture was developmentally appropriate. On 9/26/2025, C1, 1-years-old, fell from a chair designed for a 3-year-old. The chair was removed from the classroom and placed in the 3-year-old room. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated she will prohibit staff from bringing inappropriate furniture to classrooms and will retrain staff on the importance of making sure all furniture is appropriate for the age group to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview on 9/22/205, at 2:00 p.m., S14 failed to ensure children were not left unattended in a vehicle. On 9/16/2025, at 3:31:31 p.m., C1, 9-years-old, was left on the centers van for 43 minutes, 12 seconds by S14 at 3:31:31 p.m. and was discovered by S2 at 4:14:43 p.m. After discovering C1 in the van, S2 went back into the center, retrieved the van keys, went back to the van, unlocked it, got C1 off the van, and took him into the center. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/8/2025, S2 stated…

Based on record review and interview on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S14 failed to physically walk through the vehicle and inspect all seat surfaces, under seats, and in all enclosed spaces and recesses in the interior of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle. On 9/16/2025, at 3:31:31 p.m., C1, 9-years-old, was left on the centers van for 43 minutes, 12 seconds by S14 at 3:31:31 p.m. and was discovered by S2 at 4:14:43 p.m. After discovering C1 in the van, S2 went back into the center, retrieved the van keys, went back to the van, unlocked it, got C1 off the van,…

Based on record review and interview on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S14 failed to ensure a visual passenger check was conducted at the completion of each route prior to exiting the vehicle on 9/16/2025. C1, 9-years-old, was left on the centers van when it was parked at 3:31:31 p.m., for 43 minutes, 12 seconds by S14 at 3:31:31 p.m. and was discovered by S2 at 4:14:43 p.m. After discovering C1 in the van, S2 went back into the center, retrieved the van keys, went back to the van, unlocked it, got C1 off the van, and took him into the center. This could not be corrected prior to the…

Based on record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation that the driver completed the required visual passenger check made at the completion of each trip, prior to the staff member exiting the vehicle for the following days: 3/3/2025-3/7/2025, 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, 3/17/2025-3/21/2025, 3/24/225-3/28/2025, 3/31/2025-4/4/2025, 4/7/2025-4/11/2025, 4/14/2025-4/18/2025, 4/28/2025-5/2/2025, 5/5/2025-5/9/2025 and 5/12/2025-5/15/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated that she will retrain all…