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Based on record review at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as there were 4 children present and 0 children were signed in on the log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will make talk to the staff about making sure all children are signed in and out upon arrival and departure from the center daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time as S3 was on the premises but not signed on the attendance log. S3 stated S2 was at the center, but had to leave. There was not documentation of S2 being signed in on the attendance log. This was partially corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will make sure all staff are signed in and out each day to ensure compliance with…

1713.E.&F.: Based on observation and interview at 1:45 p.m., S3 failed to devote her time to supervising the children, meeting the needs of the children, and participating with the children in their activities. S3 was the only staff present at the center, supervising 4 children. She stated the two infants were placed in hi-chairs and two 3-year-olds were sitting on the carpet, in order for her to prepare lunch and supervise the children. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will make sure that two staff are present at…

Based on record review at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed on children upon arrival to the center. S1 failed to document an explanation from parent and/or child for 4/22/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will check the daily observation logs daily to make sure they are being completed daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., S3 failed to follow the Electronic Device Policy as an electronic device was used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed C1, 3-months-old, C2, 7-months-old, and C3, 8-months-old, in S3's classroom with the television playing cartoons. C4, 3-years-old, had a tablet. C4 was allowed to have the tablet from 11:45 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/23/2026, S2 stated she will walkthrough the center to make sure children under two are not using electronic devices. She will…

1515.A.2. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to ensure C1's, 3-month-old, record had a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. This was not corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 3/23/2026, S2 stated the center's printer is not working, so the parent wrote the information on a piece of paper. She will make she the parent completes a new form to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to ensure C1's, 3-months-old, record had a written authorization that included the parent's signature and date signed by the parent. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/23/2026, S2 stated the center's printer is not working, so the parent wrote the information on a piece of paper. She will make she the parent completes a new form to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to devote her time to supervising of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and participating with their activities. The Specialist observed S2 cooking lunch and cleaning instead of supervising the children. Corrective Action: Effective 3/23/2026, S2 stated S1 was not present on 3/23/2026 due to a death in the family, but normally there enough staff present so she does not have to prepare lunch. S2 stated she will speak with S1 about hiring an additional staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the children washed their hands with soap and water as needed. The Specialist observed that children failed to wash their hands before eating lunch. Corrective Action: Effective 3/23/2026, S2 stated she will make sure the children wash their hands with soap and water before and after meals to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation/record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time. There were 12 children present and 11 children were signed in on the log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/8/2025, S1 stated she will check the sign in logs twice daily to ensure they are correct to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation/record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for staff and owners accurately reflected the staff members and owners on the center premises at any given time. S1 was present on the premises but failed to sign in on the log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/8/2025, S1 stated she will check the sign in logs twice daily to ensure they are correct to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff member annually completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S3 failed to have documentation of completing the online Mandated Reporter Training annually. There was no training on file for S3. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/8/2025, S1 stated she will print out the staff certificates and put them in their files and make sure all certificates are kept at the center to ensure compliance with this…

Based on observation at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure there is a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. Specialist attempted to call the center's phone but it does not ring; however, S1 was able to make outgoing calls. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 7/8/2025, S1 stated the phone will work properly for a little while and then stop. She will try to contact the phone company by 7/11/2025 to fix the phone to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 3 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. S3 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 3 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S3 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

1901.A.1. Based on observation at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure there is a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. Specialist tried calling the center's phone but it does not ring, but S1 was able to make outgoing calls.

Based on observation/record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time. S1 and S2 were present on the child care premises but were not signed in on the center's daily attendance log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 3 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. S3 failed to have current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 3 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S3 failed to have current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

Based on observation at 12:21 p.m., S1 failed to ensure there is a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. Cellular phones are not acceptable for this purpose. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

1915.A. Based on observation/record at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation the weeks of 01/02/2025 - 01/03/2025, 01/06 - 01/09/2025, and 01/13.2025 - 01/15/2025 that the children were observed upon arrival for any physical conditions for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries, and document the results including an explanation from the parent or child. This was not corrected before the Specialist departure.

Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically, on or near the menu. The center's posted menu: baked chicken, potato salad, baked beans, mixed fruit, and milk. The children were served: chicken nuggets, mac cheese, green beans, peaches, and milk. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.