Little Oaks Learning Center

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on observations/record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for O1, prior to performing services as evidence by: On 1/06/2025, O1 transported children to the bowling alley. O1 is ineligible for childcare as of 6/05/2018”

Rule 1807.C.

Health Services - Parental Notification

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Equipment

“Based observations and interviews at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have equipment used by children maintained in a clean and safe condition and in good repair on the playground, as evidence of sand/water tables and a standing connect four game.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.C.1.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 10/21/2024 the center became knowledgeable of C1, age four years old, being medically treated due to digesting pebbles on the centers playground.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.1.3.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., the center’s daily attendance log for children failed to include the date, a sign out time, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released on 09/10/2024, 9/20/2024, 10/04/2024, 10/14/2024, 10/18/2024, 10/21/2024 -10/23/2024, 10/25/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/01/2024, 11/04/2024, 11/07/2024 11/08/2024, 11/08/2024, 11/12/2024, 11/14/2024 11/15/2024, 11/18/2024, and 11/19/2024.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.1.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., the centers daily attendance for staff/owners failed to have the date documented on the sign in sheet for S1, S2, S4, S10, S12, and S17 for the week of 10/14/2024 -10/25/2025. S3 also failed to have a sign in sheet to accurately reflect the time on center premises.”

Rule 1507.B.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have the indoor area free of hazards as evident of wire cutters, hammer, scissors, and old fencing. S1 stated a request will be submitted to remove the room from the licensing floor plan. The items were not removed prior to Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.C.11.: Based on interviews and record review at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors demonstrated by C1, 4 years old, and other children when placing rocks in their mouth. S1, S3, and S4 stated children will sometimes place rocks in their mouths but are redirected by staff.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.3.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S2 failed to immediately notify O2 on 8/08/2024 following C1, age three years old exited the center without staff. S1 also failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of C1 being unsupervised on the parking lot.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 12:05 p.m., the center’s daily attendance log for children failed to include the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. Specialist reviewed children’s attendance records from 7/24/2024 to present, and verified: initials or no signatures were observed every day on the daily attendance record. Some days there failed to be any documentation of the person to whom the child was released (space left blank).”

Rule 1507.A.

Supervision

“1713.A.B: Based on observation/interview at 11:05 a.m., S1 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times based C1, age three years old being exiting the center without staff being present. C1 was returned inside the building by another parent after being found in the parking lot for an unknown amount of time.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A. Based on observations/record review at 10:45 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation on file for O1 that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. This documentation was not completed prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1717.A.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M. Based on observations/record review at 10:50 a.m., S2 failed to remove strings and cords, as evidence of an extension cord being in the 3-4 year old classroom.”

Rule 1901.M.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observations/record review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to have the indoor and outdoor area free of hazards as evidence of an iron in the 3-4 year old classroom , as well as plastic containers, boxes, screws, and buckets which limits the childrens ability to play on the playground.”

Rule 1903.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.11.: Based on record review/interview, on 7/17/2024 at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare immediately of the following critical incident: On 5/24/2024 at time unknown, O2 was allowed to pick up C1, age six years old and C2, age two years old, from the center without consent of O1. 911 was called upon O1 arriving at the center and discovering C1 and C2 were not on premises.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review on 7/17/2024 at 1:15 p.m., the center’s daily attendance log for children failed to include the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. Specialist reviewed children’s attendance records from 5/13/2024 to present, and verified: initials or no signatures were observed every day on the daily attendance record. There failed to be any documentation of the person to whom the child was released (space left blank).”

Rule 1507.A.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review on 7/17/2024 at 12:30 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that 1 of 15 staff, S17 (DOH: 7.08.24), failed to complete orientation requirements within seven of the first day present at the center ( LDE Key Training Modules 1-2 and the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training was not completed.)”

Rule 1719.A.-C.