The Early Learning Center

Releasing of Children

Rule 1515.A.3. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review on 11/19/2025, at 11:30 a.m., the center’s daily attendance records for visitors failed to reflect when a DCFS representative was on the premises accurately. S1 stated that on 11/7/2025, a DCFS Representative visited the center to investigate allegations of suspected abuse/neglect and failed to sign the visitors’ log. S1 stated the DCFS Representative was asked to sign in, but did not.”

Rule 1507.E.

Behavior Management Policy

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review on 6/24/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 23 staff had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility. S15 was observed in the classroom alone with 10 children, aged 2-3 years-old.”

Rule 1723.F.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review, S2 failed to provide documentation, which shows that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The end-of-day check had not been completed since 6/13/2025.”

Rule 1901.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on observations/interview on 4/7/2025, although the center has a behavior management policy that prohibits corporal and physical punishment, S3, (DOH: 6/06/2019), used a prohibited method of discipline on 3/31/2025, at 4:11 p.m. The Specialist reviewed video footage from the two-year-old classroom, and observed S3 yell at C3 (two-years-old) to return a toy. S3 also directed C2 (two-years-old) to hit C1 (two-years-old) several times after he hit her in the classroom. S3 and S4 laughed as C1 fell to the floor after being hit multiple times by C2.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C.: Based on observations/interview on 4/7/2025, children failed to be under supervision at all times by S3 (DOH: 6/06/2019) as on 3/31/2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., S3 gave C2 a snack and directed her to go inside a closet within the classroom, where she remained for several minutes alone. S3 pushed the closet door, only leaving a small opening while C2 remained inside.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Supervision Participation

“1713.E.F.: Based on observations/interview on 4/7/2025, while supervising a group of children, S3 and S4 failed to devote their time to the supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. S3 was observed sitting in a chair with her back turned towards the children in the classroom for several minutes on 3/31/2025, and S4 was standing in the classroom while on her phone, at 4:11 p.m.”

Rule 1713.E.&F.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. S1 stated she will schedule a class by 07/17/2023.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S1 stated she will schedule a class by 7/17/2023.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A&B.: Based on record review on 5/10/2023, at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S1 will ensure all staff has certification by 6/01/2023.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review on 5/10/2023, at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S1 will ensure all staff has certification by 6/1/2023.”

Rule 1723.C.