Fundamentals Early Learning Center

Supervision Participation

“1713.E.&F.: Based on observations and interviews at 10 am, S8 (DOH 03/16/2026) failed to ensure children were supervised at all times while at the center. The Specialist observed S8 seated on the floor in in the 1-year-old classroom talking on her cellular phone. S8 put the phone away before the Specialist left the classroom and supervision was met.”

Rule 1713.E.&F. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observations and interview at 10 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S8, (First Day Present 03/16/2026) failed to have current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pediatric First Aid. The Specialist observed S8 alone in a classroom with five 1-year-olds. S1 stated all new staff will have certification in CPR/Pediatric First Aid completed no later than 06/05/2026.”

Rule 1723.F. From a complaint.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on Record Review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. The Specialist observed O2 was signed into the center on 3/19/2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. The center did not have the following documentation on file: CCCBC, copy of identification or the staff member’s name that accompanied the contractor at all times.”

Rule 1717.A.

Orientation Training

“1719.A-C: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. The Specialist observed 3 out of 33 staff members did not complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. S19 (First day present:3/3/2026 ) , S20 ( First day present: 3/2/2026) and S21 (First day present: 3/3/2026).”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain documentation of a CCCBC-Based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for O1, independent contractor, prior to the person performing services at the center. The Specialist observed O1 signed into the center on 3/19/2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.”

Rule 1807.C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A. Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of observations being documented when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. The Specialist observed daily observations had not been completed by S7, on 3/5/2025 and 3/6/2025. The observations should have included relevant information concerning C1’s, (1-year-old), wrist cast, from an incident that occurred on 3/5/2026.”

Rule 1915.A.

Medication Sent to Center

“1917.C.: Based on observations/Interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure medication sent to the center did not expire. The Specialist observed medicine kept at the center for C3 (3-year-old), expired on 1/30/2026, C4’s, (4-year-old) albuterol medication expired on 2/28/2026, C5’s (3-year-old) albuterol medication expired on 4/1/2025 and C6’s Epi-pen expired on 9/30/2025.”

Rule 1917.C.

Medication Administration Records

“1917.H.: Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a telephone contact log, with parent prior to administering “as needed” medication. The Specialist observed medication log indicating C4, 4-year-old, was administered medication on 1/7/2026, 1/8/2026 and 1/9/2026, without prior notification to a parent.”

Rule 1917.H.

Emergency Medication Plan and Records

Rule 1917.K.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.5.C.1.: Based on record review/interview(s) at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 8/26/2025, at 3:00 p.m., C1, one-year-old, was climbing on a chair, fell forward and bumped her head on the rug, causing a brush burn. O1 was notified at 3:15 p.m. On 8/27/2025, upon arrival to the center, at 5:00 p.m., O1 informed S2 she would be transporting C1 to the doctor to be assessed. S2 reported the incident to the Department on 9/22/2025.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

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

Supervision Participation

Rule 1713.E.&F.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3. Based on record review and interviews on 07/16/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain an updated application for staff upon resignation or termination of employment. S7 resigned on 07/08/2025 and S21 resigned on 07/15/2025, but there was no documentation of said resignation in S7 and S21s staff file indicating the reason of separation.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.B.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/16/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain staff records and personnel files for a minimum of two years from the date of separation of employment. The Specialist requested Mandated Reporter Training and Orientation documentation for S18, whose last day of employment was 07/08/2025, and S1 informed the Specialist that she gave the documents to S18 upon her leaving the center.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/16/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 2 of 21 staff, S11 and S21, completed Mandated Reporter Training and received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 2 of 21 staff, S11 (First day present 06/02/2025) and S21 (First day present 05/27/2025) received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/16/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of 8 of 21 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1 stated she will schedule a Pediatric First Aid class for staff to attend, and will have the certification completed by 08/04/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/16/2025 at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for S6 (DOH 07/16/2025). The Specialists observed S6 in the classroom with (12) 1-2 year olds. S6 had not yet received an eligible status in the CCCBC system prior to being present in the childcare facility.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5.: Based on observations and interviews on 07/16/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the maximum number of children in care at one time, on the premises, did not exceed the capacity as specified on the current license. The Specialists observed 35 - five to ten-year-old children in a classroom that has a room capacity of 23 children.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“This deficiency is not related to this referral.”

Rule 1507.B. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“This deficiency is unrelated to this referral.”

Rule 1507.B.

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

“This deficiency is unrelated to this referral.”

Rule 1807.B.