Future Blossom’s Child Care

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.&B.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S5 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. S5’s last training was completed on 1/7/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.: Based on observations and interview at 11:45 a.m., S2 failed to ensure menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as the center’s menu stated the children were served tuna, bread, lima beans, pears, and milk. S4 stated the children were served meatballs, mashed potatoes, wheat bread, mixed fruit, and milk. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O2 and O3 that included their name, address, phone number, and a list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1717.A.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3 and S4 received center-specific orientation to the policies and practices of the center within seven days of the first day present at the center. S3’s first day at the center was 3/3/2025, the training should have been completed by 3/10/2025. S4’s first day at the center was 12/4/2025, the training should have been completed by 12/11/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.: Based on observations at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week. The menu shall remain posted throughout the week. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.1.: Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. The Specialist observed S1 supervising 12 children: ages 7-months-old to 6-years-old. There needed to be an additional staff present. The child to staff ratio was corrected with S2 arrived at 11:55 a.m.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Electronic Devices Policy

“Based on observations at 10:15 a.m., S2 failed to follow the Electronic Device Policy as an electronic device was used by children under age 2. Specialist observed one 1-year-old watching television in S2’s classroom.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff

“Based on record review and interviews at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S3 prior to the staff working on the premises. S3 was hired on 5/23/2022 and began orientation at the center. She worked in the center the following dates: 5/23/2022, 5/24/2022, 5/25/2022, 5/27/2022, 5/30/2022, and 5/31/2022. The provider did not obtain an eligible CCCBC until 6/6/2022.”

Rule 1807.B.