Fun for Life Learning Center LLC

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.A.4.5.B.3.C.1.2.D. Based on record review and interviews at 10:34 a.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS Child Welfare and the Department within 24 hours, and the parent immediately, of the following incident: On 05/06/2024, at 10:45 a.m., C1, 1-year-old, had picked up and opened the top of S2’s green pack of cigarettes. S2 was also observed telling C2, 2-year-old, “I’m about to lock you down and proceeded to put C2 in a booster seat. S1 did not report to the Department and DCFS/Child Welfare.”

Rule 1103-A-E. From a complaint.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509. A.8.a.b.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:34 a.m., although the center had a written Behavior Management Policy implemented, S2 (DOH 06/13/2016), used a prohibited method of discipline as C2, 2-years-old, was subject to being restrained by devices such as high chairs or feeding tables for disciplinary purposes. On 05/06/2026, at around 10:45 a.m., S2 stated to C2, 2-years-old, ‘I’m about to lock you down,’ and proceeded to put C2 in a high chair (booster seat with a top) for running and climbing on top of the table.”

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

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.a.: Based on observations on 05/18/2026, at 10:25 a.m., S4 failed to follow the center’s Electronic Devices Policy prohibiting the use of electronic device activities for children under age two, as the Specialist observed a television in use in the infant classroom, playing a cartoon, while 4 infants were present. This was corrected at 10:26 a.m. when S4 turned off the television.”

Rule 1509.A.9. From a complaint.

Alcohol, Tobacco, etc. Prohibited

“1901.O.Based on record review and interviews on 05/18/2026, at 10:34 a.m. S1 failed to prohibit the possession of tobacco or unauthorized potentially toxic substances. On 5/6/2026, around 10:45 a.m., S2, had a pack of cigarettes in her pockets, while on the center premises that fell out while supervising a group of 1-2 year old children.”

Rule 1901.O. From a complaint.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P.: Based on record review and interviews on 05/18/2026 at 10:34 a.m. S1 failed to ensure the personal belongings of center staff member, S2, was not accessible to children. On 05/06/2026 at 10:45 a.m. C1 picked up S2’s green pack of cigarettes from up off the classroom floor.”

Rule 1901.P. From a complaint.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G.:Based on observations at 10:25 a.m., Specialist observed a pacifier attached, by a ribbon to the clothing of C3, 7 months. S4 removed the clip attached to the infants clothing during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1911.G. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review at 11:50 a.m., S8 failed to have documentation of the arrival times for O1 and O2. The Specialists observed O1 and O2 on premises, however, there is no documentation of their arrival times.”

Rule 1507.E.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707.A.1.2. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S3 failed to have documentation of a qualified director or qualified director designee on site working at least 32 hours as required. There is no documentation that S8 has worked the required minimum hours per week. S3 stated she received a qualified director’s letter, however, she could not find documentation of it.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S8 failed to have documentation of an eligible CCCBC for O1 and O2, or have a paid staff member that accompanied each visitor while on premises. The Specialists observed O1 and O2 on premises without a staff member accompanying them. O1 and O2 does not have a current CCCBC on file.”

Rule 1807.C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observations at 11:52 a.m., S8 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards. The Specialists observed 4 exposed nails on gate of outdoor play yard that are hazardous to the 21 children present. S2 stated a portion of the gate broke off exposing the nails. S3 stated she will have it fixed as soon as possible. Also, 1 of 2 uncovered electrical wall outlets was observed in the two-year-old classroom with S6. S2 stated it was uncovered to plug in the vacuum.”

Rule 1903.C.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5. Based on observations at 11:47 a.m., S3 failed ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed to protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist observed the door of the play yard gate open and unlatched, which may allow the 21 children to leave the play yard unsupervised. Corrected at 11:50 a.m. when O1 closed the gate.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9. Based on observations at 10:34 a.m, S3 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy as Electronic Devices were used by children under age 2. During the walk-through, the Specialist observed 8 children under the age of 2 years old watching television. Corrected at 10:35 a.m by S3.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Equipment

“1901.G.H. Based on observations at 10:37 a.m, S3 failed to have the equipment used by children in good repair. The specialist observed on the play yard a toy car with sharp jagged edges and a broken slide against the fence with sharp jagged edges.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5. Based on observations at 10:35 a.m. S3 failed to have the outdoor play space enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. During the walk-through, the Specialist observed the door to the gate opened and unlatched, which may allow the children to leave the play yard unsupervised.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507B Based on record review at 1238 pm S1 failed to have documentation of the centers staff and owners daily attendance record that accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as there was no documentation of the departure time for the following S6 S5 and S4 on 82523 S3 on 6123 S2 S3 S5 and S4 on 5623”

Rule 1507.B.

Orientation Training

“1719BC Based on record review at 1255 pm S1 failed to have documentation that S7 DOH 72723 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 3 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training prior to having sole responsibility for any children”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901C Based on record review at 1243 pm S1 failed to have documentation that an end of day check was conducted documenting the time of visual check on 6923 and 61223”

Rule 1901.C.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911E Based on record reviewobservations at 1252 pm S1 failed to have a daily written or electronic report for 3 of 3 infants S5 stated she did not complete the reports”

Rule 1911.E.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919J Based on observations at 152 pm S5 failed to have bottle formulabreast milk for infants labeled with the childs name for 3 of 3 infants present The Specialist observed two full bottles in the classroom refrigerator and one bottle being used by a child that were unlabeled”

Rule 1919.J.

Tornado Drills

“Based on record review at 1250 pm S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March April May and June 2023 Date of the last tornado drill was 61522 S1 stated they will complete a tornado drill by November 2023”

Rule 1921.E.