Kidz Karousel Academy South

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.-C.: Based on record review and interviews at 11:30 a.m, S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 17 staff, S1, S8, and S17 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 stated that neither of these 3 staff has taken the training.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S10, S11, and S12 failed to have strings and cords inaccessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed a charger with a cord plugged in and accessible in the three-year-old classroom, and a cord from a fan sitting on the floor in the closet in the three and four-year-old classroom accessible to the children. S1 removed these items upon the Specialist’s request.”

Rule 1901.M.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S4 and S5 failed to have cribs free of soft or loose bedding while the children were in the crib. The Specialist observed 2 infants asleep with loose blankets over them. S4 removed them prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S19 (DOH 11/05/2025) had current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S1 switched staff at 10:30 a.m. to ensure S19 was with a staff member trained in Pediatric First Aid and CPR in the classroom at all times.”

Rule 1723.F.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S1 failed to have items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies and chemicals kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a low cabinet that was unlocked with Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and Fabuloso cleaner accessible to the children. S1 picked up all of the chemicals prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S3 failed to have cribs free of soft or loose bedding while the children were in the crib. The Specialist observed 2 infants asleep with loose blankets over them. S5 removed them prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Health Services - Parental Notification

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on observations/interview at 12:00 p.m., on 7/21/2025, S2 failed to ensure a daily attendance record for all visitors was maintained at the center to include the name, date of visit, arrival and departure times, and the purpose of the visit. S2 stated O2, a representative from Child Welfare visited the center during the week of July 2025, but she could not confirm the specific date because she did not sign into the visitor’s log.”

Rule 1507.E.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., on 7/21/2025, the center was not free of hazards as there were 12 outlets missing covers, which were located in multiple classrooms throughout the center.”

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Observation

Rule 1915.A.

Health Services - Parental Notification

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Supervision Participation

Rule 1713.E.&F.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.K.: Based on record review/interview on 06/05/2025, at 10:30 a.m., S10, S13, and S19 failed to have items that can be harmful to children kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensured they are inaccessible to children. On 06/02/2025, at 3:05 p.m., C1, two-year-old, was cut with a pair of scissors that was accessible to the children on a low countertop.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S16 (DOH: 04/08/2024), S22 (06/10/2024), and S24 (DOH 06/17/2024) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S1 stated a training class is scheduled for 12/07/2024.”

Rule 1723.F.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“Based on record review of staff files at 11:45 a.m., documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) was not available for 1 of 22 staff. S20’s date of hire is 10/09/2023, and her CCCBC expired 03/20/2023. Attendance records show that S20 has been working in the center since 10/09/2023, until today, 12/15/2023. S20 left the facility while Specialist was present at 12:00 p.m.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.