Little Blessings Childcare And Preschool

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 8 of 15 staff, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1 and August 31 of the calendar year. S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S12, S13, and S15 did have documentation of completion of the training. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1727.A.-C. From a complaint.

Equipment

“1901.G.: Based on observation at 10:32 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center equipment used by children was maintained in a safe condition and in good repair. Specialist observed a jeep and car with no steering wheel. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1901.G.&H. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.A.8.11.: Based on interview(s) on 6/02/2026, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following incident: On 5/21/2026, at 8:49 a.m., a parent alleged to S8, that C1, age 4-years-old, received a red mark on his right hand from S9 pinching him. The Specialist was not able to validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103-A-E. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observation and record review on 6/01/2026, at 12:45 p.m., S3 (DOH: 3/17/2026) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility of 13 children ages 3-years-old.”

Rule 1723.F. From a complaint.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.B.: Based on record review and interview(s) on 6/01/2026, at 1:45 p.m., S12 failed to notify the parents of C1, C2, and C3, ages 4 years-old, after an incident no later than when the child was released to the parent on the day of occurrence. The Specialist observed incident reports for C1, C2, and C3 dated 5/21/2026.”

Rule 1915.B.&C. From a complaint.

Meals Served

“1919.D.: Based record review/interview at 1 p.m., Although a minimum of a breakfast or morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack shall be served to children, and meals and snacks shall be served not more than three hours apart. C1’s mother requested C1, age 2 months, be fed every 3- 3 1/2 hours. On 03/11/2026, C1 was present in the center from 7:17 a.m. until 5:35 p.m. and was fed only one bottle the entire day around 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.”

Rule 1919.D.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8a.&b.: Based on interview(s) at 12 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place that prohibits physical/corporal punishment, On 12/30/2025, S5 (DOH: 8/18/2025) used a prohibited method of discipline. S5 was observed by O1 yelling and pulling, C1,1-year-old, down from a table. S5 was terminated on 1/02/2026. C1 still attends the center.”

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8a.&b.: Based on interview(s) at 12 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place that prohibits physical/corporal punishment, On 12/30/2025, S5 (DOH: 8/18/2025) used a prohibited method of discipline. S5 was observed by O1 yelling and pulling, C1,1-year-old, down from a table. S5 was terminated on 1/02/2026. C1 still attends the center.”

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C. Based on interview/record review on 09/18/2025, at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify the parent immediately and the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 09/03/2025, at approximately 03:30 p.m., S21 reported S15 was observed slapping C4, one-years-old, on the hand multiple times during the week of 07/16/2025, on an unknown date. A critical incident report was submitted to the Department 09/05/2025, at 1:41 p.m. Child Welfare was notified on 09/05/2025, at 1:20 p.m. The Specialists could not validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.1.: Based on observation and interview on 6/06/2025 11:00 a.m., S11 and S12 failed to have the minimum child to staff ratio met at all times on 6/05/2025. At approximately 8:43 a.m., on 6/05/2025, S12 went into the restroom and left S11 in the classroom with nineteen children, ages 2-year-old. The required ratio for children of this age is 10 children per 1 staff person.”

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

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on record review, observation, and interview on 6/06/2025 at 10:15 a.m., S10 (DOH: 4/16/2025) failed to have current pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S10 was supervising seven 1-year-olds.”

Rule 1723.F.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

Rule 1807.C.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to obtain documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department or the paid, adult staff member who accompanied Independent Contractor, O5. O5 was present on 02/18/2025 and 04/22/2025. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.C. From a complaint.

Sleeping Arrangements Labeled

“1907.C.2.: Based on observation at 10:09 a.m., although individual sleeping accommodations are assigned and labeled for each child on a permanent basis, S3 and S4 failed to follow the assigned labeled crib and allowed C1 (8-months-old) to sleep in a crib labeled for use by C2 (7-months-old). This was corrected during the inspection and the crib sheet was removed and crib and mattress sanitized.”

Rule 1907.C.2. From a complaint.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1-O4, Independent Contractors, that included the person’s name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. O1 was present in the childcare center on 04/11/2025, O2 was present on 02/05/2025 and 04/11/2025, O3 was present on 01/02/2025, 01/06/2025, and 02/06/2025, and O4 was present on 01/30/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/13/2025, 02/20/2025, 02/27/2025, 03/06/2025, 03/13/2015, and 04/17/2025. This was was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1717.A.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to obtain documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department or the paid, adult staff member who accompanied Independent Contractor, O5. O5 was present on 02/18/2025 and 04/22/2025. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.C.

Sleeping Arrangements Labeled

“1907.C.2.: Based on observation at 10:09 a.m., although individual sleeping accommodations are assigned and labeled for each child on a permanent basis, S3 and S4 failed to follow the assigned labeled crib and allowed C1 (8-months-old) to sleep in a crib labeled for use by C2 (7-months-old). This was corrected during the inspection and the crib sheet was removed and crib and mattress sanitized.”

Rule 1907.C.2.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.: Based on record review/interview on 3/13/2025, at 11 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the O1 of the following critical incident: On 2/25/2025, at 4:30 p.m., S4 left C1, 2-years-old, on the playground, exact amount of time unknown, after going inside the classroom. S2 notified O1 on 2/25/2025, at 7:50 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C.: Based on record review/interview on 3/13/2025, at 11 a.m., S4 failed to supervise C1, 2-years-old, at all times. On 2/25/2025, at 4:30 p.m., S4 left C1 on the playground, exact amount of time unknown, after going inside the classroom. Staff stated C1 was unsupervised on the playground for less than one minute to three minutes. S4 received a write up during her 90-day probationary period ending 4/31/2025.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review on 3/13/2025, at 11 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 2 of 6 staff, S4 and S9, completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S4’s first day present was 1/31/2025 and last completed the training on 10/17/2023 and S9’s first day present was 7/25/2024 and completed the training on 8/28/2024.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713A.B.C.: Based on record review/interview on 3/13/2025, at 11 a.m., S11 failed to supervise C2, 1-year-old, at all times. On 2/19/2025, at 3:50 p.m., O2 questioned a bite mark observed on C2’s left cheekbone. S11 stated between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., while changing diapers, C2 began to cry. S11 did not observe what caused C2 to cry and checked C2 and did not observe any marks on C2 at that time.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C. From a complaint.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review on 3/13/2025, at 11 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 2 of 6 staff, S4 and S9, completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S4’s first day present was 1/31/2025 and last complete the training on 10/17/2023 and S9’s first day present was 7/25/2024 and completed the training on 8/28/2024.”

Rule 1719.A.-C. From a complaint.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department was not obtained for O1 prior to being present at the center to complete renovation work in a classroom, date unknown. Documentation failed to include the date that O1 was present in the center and the name of a paid, adult staff member, not counted in child to staff ratios, who accompanied O1 from 11:50 a.m.-2 p.m. while on the center premises.”

Rule 1807.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Choking Hazards

“1919.D.2.: Based on observations at 11:05 a.m. , children under age 4 were served whole sausage rounds and chunks of meat larger than can be swallowed whole in S4’s classroom with 7, one-to-two-year-old children, S5’s classroom with 7, one-year-old children, and S12’s classroom with 9, two-to-three-year old children. Staff corrected by cutting the sausage rounds and breaking the large chunks of meat.”

Rule 1919.D.2.