Laci ABC Early Learning Center 2

Based on record review at 11:32 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 22 children were present and only 18 children were signed in on the log. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 stated she will check daily attendance records to ensure parents are signing in and out to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1509.A.9.Based on observations at 9:47 a.m., S3 failed to ensure Electronic Devices were not used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed a television being played in the infant room while 2 infants were present. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026 S1 will ensure that no electronic devices are turned on in the presence of children under the age of two-years-old, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S3’s certification expired on 2/28/2026. A class has been scheduled for 05/06/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 stated she will ensure all staff to have their infant, child, and adult CPR certification and the certification on site, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S3’s certification expired on 2/28/2026. A class has been scheduled for 05/06/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 stated she will ensure all staff CPR trainings are completed and have the certification on site to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of determination of eligibility available for S1 (DOH 03/31/2016), S2 (DOH 03/02/2017), and S4(DOH 03/30/2026) on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. This was not corrected prior to the leaving the premises. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026 S1 will ensure to have all staff on the center's CCCBC roster at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1907.A..1-2: Based on observation, S1 failed to have C6, age 4-years-old, in a high chair with proper restraints. S1 corrected this by placing the restraints on C6. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 stated she will ensure to restrain all children who are placed in a high chair to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:35 a.m., S3 failed to ensure infants were held while being bottle fed. The Specialist observed an infant sitting in a car seat with a bottle propped by a blanket. S3 immediately removed the blanket and picked up the infant. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 will ensure no infants have a propped bottle to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations, at 9:50 a.m., S3 failed to ensure bottle formula/breast milk for infants were labeled with the child's name. The Specialists observed 2 bottles without names labeled on the bottles. Corrective Action: Effective 05/06/2026, S1 will ensure to have all infants bottles labeled with the infants name to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1103.A.4.5.C.1.2. Based on record review and interview at 10:49 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours, of the following incident: On 03/04/2026, at 4:00 p.m., C1, age 7-years-old, stated he was choked by S3 for his behavior. DCFS was notified on 03/09/2026 at 3:22 p.m. The Specialist could not validate the allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2024, S1 stated she will notify DCFS Child Welfare and the Department with all Critical Incidents that occur to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on record review at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 24 children were present and only 23 children were signed in on the log. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will check daily attendance records to ensure parents are signing in and out to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on interviews at 11:27 a.m., on 3/4/2026 at approximately 4:00 p.m., S3 used a prohibited method of time out as C1, age, 7-years-old, as length of time out exceeded 1 minute per year of age of child. S2 and S3 stated C1 was placed in timeout for 10 minutes. Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026 S1 stated, she will remind staff that the center does not do time out to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of C5’s, age 2-months, child record that contained the child's information form. S1 stated she did not have C5’s child information form due to it being C5’s first day. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will make sure parents fill out the children’s information sheet prior to the child’s first day at the center to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of C5’s, age 2-months-old, recordsthat contained a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will make sure parents fill out the children’s information sheet prior to the child’s first day at the center to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom C5, age 2-months-old, may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will make sure parents fill out the children’s information sheet prior to the child’s first day at the center to ensure compliance with the regulation.

Based on observations at 10:17 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the required child to staff ratio was met. The Specialist observed S2, alone, supervising 24 children, 2 infants, 8 one-year-old children, 3 two-year-old children, 6 three-year-old children and 5 four-year-old children. The required ratio for infants is 5 infants per one staff; the required ratio for one-year-old children is 7 children per one staff. Two additional staff were needed to satisfy ratio. S3 arrived in the classroom at 10:20 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff and…

Based on observation and interviews at 9:50 a.m., S2 failed to ensure all children were under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed C2, age 2-years-old, leaving out of the classroom and going into another classroom, alone and unsupervised, while S2 was supervising the other children. S1 retrieved C1 at 9:51 a.m. S2, failed to know the age and number of children assigned to her care. S2 stated 19 children were present as the Specialist observed 24 children, age 2 months-4-years-old. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated that he will retrain all staff on…

1807.B. Based on record review at 10:21 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said eligible determination available for S2 (DOH 02/19/2020) on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will remind set a daily reminder to check CCCBC to ensure staff are on the roster to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations on at 9:53 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all of the center equipment used by children was maintained in good repair. The Specialist observed several broken toys with ridged edges on the outside playground that is accessible to children. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will remove any broken yard equipment and have staff check the play yard equipment before children go outside to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1903.E.5. Based on record/interviews on at 10:08 a.m., S1 failed to have the outdoor play space enclosed with 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 that the outdoor play yard gate had no locking mechanism to prevent the gate from being pushed open leading children to the AC unit. The Specialist also observed a broken board on the outdoor play yard fence with a large screw…

1907.A.1. Based on observations at 9:42 a.m., S1 failed to use the manufacturer's restraint device when the equipment was occupied by C3, age 4-years-old and C4, age 2-years-old. The Specialist observed C3 and C4 both unrestrained in a highchair eating breakfast. C3 was observed trying to climb out of the highchair. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated staff will conduct a daily walk-through to ensure children are buckled into the highchairs to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1911.G. Based on observations at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to ensure pacifiers were not attached to a child. The Specialist observed a pacifier attached by a clip, to the clothing of C5, age 2-months-old. S2 removed the clip attached to C5’s clothing during the licensing visit. Corrective Action: Effective 03/18/2026, S1 stated she will do a daily walk-through to remind staff to not clip pacifiers to any children clothing to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews on 12/19/2025, S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval was 6/24/2024. S1 stated a health inspector completed a new inspection, but she was not given a copy of the inspection report. She has called and emailed the inspector multiple times, but she will not return her calls. Corrective Action: Effective 12/19/2025, S1 stated she will visit the Office of Public Health immediately to try to get in contact with the inspector to obtain a copy of the…

Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure mechanical, electrical, or other hazardous equipment is not inaccessible to children as there were missing fence boards on the entrance gate to the enclosed area where the air conditioning unit is located. S1 stated she did not know the boards were missing. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 stated she will have a repairman visit the center to repair the boards as soon as possible to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval is 6/26/2024. S1 stated the inspector has not contacted her in reference to a new inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 11/19/2025, S1 stated she will contact the Office of Public Health to schedule an inspection and obtain a current annual inspection to ensure compliance with this regulation.