Little-Ones Love To Learn, Inc.

Based on record review at 9:35 a.m., S2 failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center on 5/22/2025. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2025, S1 stated the system they are using is working and will continue to monitor and conduct audits of the records for accuracy, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10 a.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 8 children were present and 7 children were signed in on the log. This was corrected during the inspection. A review of the attendance records from 4/22/2025 to 6/10/2025 was missing the full paper record on 5/13/2025 and 6/6/2025, time of arrival on 5/8/2025 (1 time), the time of departure on 5/8/2025 (4 times), on 5/9/2025 (3 times), and on 6/2/2025 (1 time), and the first and last name the person a child was…

Based on record review at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for O3, Independent Contractor, prior to being present at the center or performing services on 4/29/2025. There failed to be documentation of the adult staff member, not counted in child-to-staff ratios, who accompanied O3 at all times. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2025, S1 stated if an Independent Contractor's CCCBC Eligibility print out is not on file with the child care center, staff will request and obtain upon their arrival in the…

Based on observation at 10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure staff properly disposed of all biocontaminants. The Specialist observed a soiled disposable diaper in grocery bag on the ground of the play yard and not placed in a closed container, lined with a leak-proof or impervious lining to safeguard against the spread of infectious disease. S3 corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2025, S1 stated she will review with staff to discard all biocontaminants appropriately in a closed container that is lined with a leak-proof or impervious lining, to ensure compliance…

Based on record review at 11:14 a.m., the children's daily attendance log failed to include the arrival time on 2/25/2025 (ten times) and 3/18/2025 (one time), the departure time on 2/19/2025 (one time), 3/17/2025 (one time), and 3/18/2025 (one time), and the name of the person to whom the child was released on 2/10/2025 (one time), 2/19/2025 (one time), 3/17/2025 (one time), and 3/18/2025 (one time). This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will conduct a weekly review of the written daily record log. All missing entries…

Based on record review at 1:02 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O2, Independent Contractor, that included the Independent Contractor's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center on 2/4/2025. There failed to be documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes or documentation of the adult staff member not counted in child to staff ratios that accompanied O1, Independent Contractor, on 3/19/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will reply to all emails informing of future visits…

Based on record review/interview at 1 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 3 of 3 staff, S1, S2, and S3, annually completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS in 2024. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will set a calendar reminder for all staff to complete the training, no later than April 30th, to ensure compliance with this regulation

Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for O1, Independent Contractor, prior to being present at the center or performing services on 3/19/2025. There failed to be documentation of the adult staff member, not counted in child-to-staff ratios, who accompanied O1 at all times. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will reply to all emails informing of future visits with a list of items to present that include the Independent Contractor Record form and CCCBC-Based…

Based on observation at 10:11 a.m., the indoor and outdoor area failed to free of hazards. The Specialist observed an electrical outlet was missing a safety cover in S3's classroom where there were 4 children, C1 (4-years-old), C2 and C3 (3-years-old), C4 (1-year-old), present. The play yard had pieces of broken glass and screws on the ground. This was corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will have staff continue to check the playground prior to the children having access. S1 stated she will review this regulation with staff and have…

Based on observation at 10:24 a.m., the outdoor play space lacked an enclosure that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The fence gate failed to properly latch when closed. This was corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will have staff continue to check the playground prior to the children having access, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 11:47 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to document an explanation, when something was observed and noted on the C3, 3-years-old, upon arrival to the center on 3/26/2025. The daily observation documented a cut on C3's lip, however failed to include an explanation from the parent and/or child. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will review this regulation with staff. All marks notated shall include an explanation, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review, S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack that included, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for 3 of 4, C1 and C2 (4-years-old) and C4 (1-year-old), children's files reviewed. This was corrected during this inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/21/2025, S1 stated she will review the emergency pack and make copies of all missing forms to include in the pack. A copy will be made of the child's Master Card that includes all the required information and it will be added to the pack at the time of their enrollment,…

Based on observation at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to document the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center on 1/27/2025, 1/28/2025, and 1/29/2025. This was not corrected during the inspection.

Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., the childcare center's staff and owner's daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as S2 and S3 failed to be signed in on the attendance record. S2's electronic attendance record failed to be available for review from 1/6/2025 to 1/10/2025, 1/13/2025 to 1/17/2025, and 1/27/2025 to 1/30/2025. S3's written attendance record failed to include a departure time on 11/22/2024, 12/23/2024, 1/15/2025-1/17/2025, arrival and departure times from 1/27/2025 to 1/29/2025, and arrival time on…

Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., the childcare center failed have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.), responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements on 1/27/2025, 1/28/2025, and 1/29/2025. S1 and S5's last day worked with children present was 12/19/2024. S1 returned to the childcare center on 1/30/2025.

Based on observation at 12:38 p.m., the center equipment used by children failed to be maintained in a clean and safe condition and in good repair. A plastic playhouse with broken and bent pieces is on the childcare center's play yard. This was not corrected during the inspection.

Based on observation at 12:39 p.m., the outdoor play space failed to have an enclosure with a 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 wooden fence on the play yard, leading to the parking lot, has two loose boards and an area with a loose and missing board, allowing a 13 inch gap in the fence. This was not corrected during the inspection.

Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 2 children were present and 0 children were signed in on the log. The attendance record failed to include a departure time on 11/7/2024 (two times), 11/1/2024, and 10/30/2024; and the first and last name of the person the children were released to on 11/7/2024 (five times), and 10/30/2024. This was corrected during the inspection.

Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., the staff and owners daily attendance records failed to be maintain, to include the first and last name, the date, time of arrival and departure times for S1 and S2. S1's last day signed in on the attendance record is 9/13/2024. This was corrected during the inspection.

Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., the childcare center failed have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.), responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements 9/9/2024 to present. This was not corrected during the inspection.

Based on observation at 11:31 a.m., the outdoor play space failed to have an enclosure with a 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. Specialist observed a large gap between two metal post at the corner fence line. This was not corrected during the inspection.