Learning Ladder Early Childhood Academy #2

Based on record review at approximately 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that S12 had completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S12's first day present at the center was 3/4/2026. S12 needed DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training by 3/11/2026 and it was not obtained until 5/20/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will be sure to have all required orientation trainings, completed within the first…

1719. A-C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S13 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 within 7 days of the first day present at the center and the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 days of the first day present at the center: -S13's hire date and first day present at the center was 1/21/2025. Module 1 should have been completed by 1/28/2025 and modules 2 and 3 by 2/20/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/27/2025, S1 stated she will have staff that complete their trainings at…

Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S8 (DOH 5/15/2025) had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S8 solely responsible for 8 children, 2-years-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/27/2025, S1 stated she will have all new staff without CPR and First Aid Certification work in the classroom with another trained staff to ensure compliance with this inspection.

1901.C. Based on record review S1 failed to have documentation of conducting daily visual checks of the entire center and play yard after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left at the center. The last visual check documented was 11/6/2023. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/27/2025, S1 stated the updated visual check is misplaced and she will place a clipboard by the door with forms to be completed when the last person leaves for the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records accurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at any given time The Specialist observed S5, S10 and S13 on the premises but were not signed in on the log. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will have a staff meeting on 3/15/2025, to remind staff that they are to sign in before entering the classroom to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S3 failed to have a copy of a state or federal government issued photo identification for review. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will make sure all documents are in the employees file by the 7th day of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719. A-C. Based on record review/interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S12, completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center and the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 days of the first day present at the center: -S12's hire date and first day present at the center was 1/21/2025. Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 1/28/2025 and modules 2 and 3 by 2/19/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.…

Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have that any staff member obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training for the 2024 anniversary year. Copies of certificates of completion or attendance records were maintained at the center and available for inspection by the department upon request, 11 of 13 staff did not have the required continuing education training. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025 S1 stated she has delegated S8 to help with scheduling and keeping up with training dates to ensure compliance…

Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will create a board to document monthly expiration dates. There is a CPR/PFA class scheduled for 3/6/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S8, failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will create a board to document monthly expiration dates. There is a CPR/PFA class scheduled for 3/6/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1727A: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that (S2, S5, S7, S8 and S10) had required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S2s last training date was 12/29/2023-S5s last training date was 1/24/2024-S7s last training date was 1/24/2024-S8s last training date was 1/12/2024-S10s last training date was 12/29/2023This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will create a board to document monthly expiration dates to ensure compliance with this…

1807.B. Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S12 prior to the staff working on the premises. S12 was hired and began orientation at the center on 1/21/2025. S1 was not able to provide an eligible CCCBC prior to specialist departure. S4 was observed leaving the premises at 9:35 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will have make all staff has an eligible CCCBC before starting work to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S11 prior to the staff working on the premises:-S11 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 1/7/2025. She worked from 1/9/2025, 1/13/2025-1/17/2025, 1/21/2025-1/24/2025, 1/27/2025-1/31/2025, 2/5/2025-2/6/2025, 2/11/2025-2/13/2025, 2/18/2025-2/21/2025 and 2/24/2025 without an eligible background date. S11 was observed leaving the premises at 9:35 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will make sure all staff…

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all equipment used by children was maintained in a clean and safe condition and in good repair as the Specialist observed 5 sleeping mats were torn and had exposed filling. Also the TVs in Classrooms 5-Classroom 8 were secured and supported to ensure that they did not fall or tip over. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will replace all the torn mats and will have tv's mounted to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that items that can be harmful to children were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that was inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed the following:-Classroom 1 contained a white storage bin with Benadryl and Aquaphor-Classrooms 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and the cafeteria contained clear buckets with Lysol disinfecting spray, Great Value disinfecting cleaner, disinfecting wipes, air freshener, disinfecting spray, and a spray bottle with bleach.-Classroom 6 has a 3-tier blue cart which contained Great Value…

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all strings and cords were inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed a yellow extension cord running across the floor in between the kitchen and Classroom 5. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she is in the process of having all cords taped down to the floor to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Hazards.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards. The Specialist observed the following:Indoors:-Classroom 2 contained a white fan that was accessible to children -Classroom 4 contained buckets with toys on top of the half wall that divides classroom 2 and classroom 4Outdoors:-Along the direct exit to the playground, there was a black and red riding lawn mower, a black barbecue pit, a black and red barbecue pit with lighter fluid sitting on top. Also along the pathway was a yellow wire that extended from an…

Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that upon arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries. The last date there was documentation of daily observations was 2/18/2025. There were no daily observations recorded for dates, 2/19/2025-2/21/2025 and 2/24/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will check each day by 9:00 a.m. that the daily observations are completed to ensure…

Based on observations/interviews at 11:30 a.m., S10 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted near the menu. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will have menu posted monthly and update daily with substitutions and additions as needed to ensure compliance with this regulation.