Kids With Dreams Learning Center

Based on observations at 10:22 a.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure the outdoor areas eres free of hazards. The Specialist observed the following on the center's playground: the grass was overgrown, a deflated inflatable toy which presented a tripping hazard and a disassembled swing set. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated due to the weather, they have not been able to properly clean the playground and the children have not played outside. She will have playground cleaned ASAP to ensure compliance with this…

Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 and S9 failed to ensure the passenger transportation for 5/4/2026-5/8/2026, included the pick up and drop off location of children on the center's vehicle. Also, on 5/8/2026, S9 failed to include the pick up and drop off locations, time child was placed on the vehicle and the time child was released and name of the person or entity to whom child was released for C1 and C3-C4, all 5-years-old, and C2, 6-years-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure the…

Based on observations at 1:00 p.m., S10 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. The Specialist observed 17 children, ages 5 to 15-years-old alone in the classroom at rest time when S10 stepped out of the classroom. This was corrected at 1:02 p.m., when S10 re-entered the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 3/12/2026, S2 stated she will make sure all classes are supervised before a teacher steps out to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C.: Based on record review and interview, S2 failed to have documentation that S3 and S8 had a minimum of 12 clock hours per center anniversary year. S3 had 10.75 hours and S8 had 7.75 hours, This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/12/2025, S2 stated she will schedule continuing education classes prior to the last month of the anniversary year to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 2:15 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S10 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 3/31/2026 . Corrective Action: TBD

Based on record review at 2:15 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S10 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 3/31/2026 . Corrective Action: Effective 3/12/2026, S1 stated she will check all employee files at the beginning of the month for expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719. A-C. Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 completed LDE Key Training Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center: -S7's first day present at the center was 4/23/2025. Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 4/30/2025 and modules 2 and 3 by 5/23/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2025, S1 stated she will require new staff to complete orientation training before entering classroom to ensure…

Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/17/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2025, S1 stated she will monitor employee folders monthly for expiration dates and will schedule trainings at least 30 days in advance to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/17/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2025, S1 stated she will monitor employee folders monthly for expiration dates and will schedule trainings at least 30 days in advance to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a current safety inspection sticker on Van 1. The current inspection sticker expired 12/2024. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2025, S1 stated she will check the inspection stickers monthly for expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.