Cuddly Bear child Development Center LLC

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907. A.1. Based on observations at 12:51 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the manufactures restraint device was used in the infant classroom. The Specialist observed C1, age 1–year-old, sitting in a high chair unrestrained during the walk through. S9 removed C1 from the high chair and placed her on the floor during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C. Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated authorization from the parent to post C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10’s name and allergy information in public view. Specialists observed C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10’s allergy information posted in their classroom assignments.”

Rule 1919.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.C.2. Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident : On 10/27/2025, C1, age four-years-old, was running around during naptime. S16 forcefully put C1 on the cot and pulled the cot back to the correct spot causing C1’s head /side of face hit the side of the cot.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C. Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., S6 assigned to a specific group of children failed to know the whereabouts of C2, age three-years-old. S6 was unaware the child left the classroom and went into the restroom. S2 was assigned to supervise C3, age three-years-old, in the front office. S6 exited the office at approximately 10:39 a.m. and left the child unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S2, S13 and S15 did not have documentation of training provided by an approved trainer. A training will be scheduled and completed in the next few days.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S2, S13 and S15 did not have documentation of training provided by an approved trainer. A training will be scheduled and completed in the next few days.”

Rule 1723.C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C. Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S22(DOH 7/11/24) and S23 (DOH 12/9/24), completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S1 stated S22 and S23 will complete the training by 2/17/25.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C.: Based on observations at 11:08 a.m., S1 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. Specialists observed S14 in the hallway completing her classroom board as seven 2 and 3-year-old children napped in the classroom alone. S14 immediately went into the classroom.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 21 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the Department. S8 and S9 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 01/19/24.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 21 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S8 and S9 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 01/19/24.”

Rule 1723.C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards. Specialists observed rusted staples, that connected pool noodles to fencing, lifted posing a hazard for children to be scratched by the rusted staples.”

Rule 1903.C.

Availability of Safety Approved Cribs

“1909.I.: Based on observations at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a safety approved crib available for each infant. Specialists observed C1, 11 month old, sleeping on a cot. S1 placed C1 in a crib during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1909.I.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711. D. Based on observations at 12:28 p.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6 infants to one-year-olds with one staff, S6. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. S1 stated S6’s co-teacher went to lunch, and she thought it was okay since it was lunch time. Ratio was met at 12:30 p.m. when S7 came into the classroom. S1 was informed ratio must be met at all times in infant classrooms.”

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