Laci ABC Early Learning Center 2

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.-C.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed have documentation that S1 and S2 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1st and August 31st. S1 (DOH 03/31/2026) certification date is 09/20/2026 and S2 (DOH 02/19/2020) certification date is 09/21/2026.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on record review at 12:37 a.m., S2 failed to maintain a daily written or electronic report for 2 of 2 infants on 9/28/2026.”

Rule 1911.E.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 12:11 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said determination for S1 (DOH 03/31/2016) and S2 (DOH 03/02/2017) available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. This was corrected prior to departure.”

Rule 1807.B.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 12:20 p.m.. S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department obtained for O1 on 07/09/2026, 07/13/2026, and 07/20/2026 and O2 on 07/16/2026 and 07/22/202, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services and documentation of the paid adult staff member not otherwise counted in staff ratio.”

Rule 1807.C.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1.-2.: Based on observation at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to ensure a child who is either too small or too large to be restrained using the manufacturer’s restraint device was not placed in a high chair. The Specialist observed C1, age 4-years-old, restrained in a high chair. S2 stated C1 was placed in the high chair due to him having autism and not sleeping and being a runner. C1 was removed from the high chair at 12:51 p.m. by S1.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 11:32 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 22 children were present and only 18 children were signed in on the log.”

Rule 1507.A.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.Based on observations at 9:47 a.m., S3 failed to ensure Electronic Devices were not used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed a television being played in the infant room while 2 infants were present.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S3’s certification expired on 2/28/2026. A class has been scheduled for 05/06/2026.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S3’s certification expired on 2/28/2026. A class has been scheduled for 05/06/2026.”

Rule 1723.C.

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

“1807.B: Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of determination of eligibility available for S1 (DOH 03/31/2016), S2 (DOH 03/02/2017), and S4(DOH 03/30/2026) on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. This was not corrected prior to the leaving the premises.”

Rule 1807.B.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A..1-2: Based on observation, S1 failed to have C6, age 4-years-old, in a high chair with proper restraints. S1 corrected this by placing the restraints on C6.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H.:Based on observation at 9:35 a.m., S3 failed to ensure infants were held while being bottle fed. The Specialist observed an infant sitting in a car seat with a bottle propped by a blanket. S3 immediately removed the blanket and picked up the infant.”

Rule 1919.H.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919.J: Based on observations, at 9:50 a.m., S3 failed to ensure bottle formula/breast milk for infants were labeled with the child’s name. The Specialists observed 2 bottles without names labeled on the bottles.”

Rule 1919.J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.4.5.C.1.2. Based on record review and interview at 10:49 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours, of the following incident: On 03/04/2026, at 4:00 p.m., C1, age 7-years-old, stated he was choked by S3 for his behavior. DCFS was notified on 03/09/2026 at 3:22 p.m. The Specialist could not validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 24 children were present and only 23 children were signed in on the log.”

Rule 1507.A.

Behavior Management Policy - Time Out

“1509.A.8.c.: Based on interviews at 11:27 a.m., on 3/4/2026 at approximately 4:00 p.m., S3 used a prohibited method of time out as C1, age, 7-years-old, as length of time out exceeded 1 minute per year of age of child. S2 and S3 stated C1 was placed in timeout for 10 minutes.”

Rule 1509.A.8.c.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1.: Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of C5’s, age 2-months, child record that contained the child’s information form. S1 stated she did not have C5’s child information form due to it being C5’s first day.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of C5’s, age 2-months-old, records that contained a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Releasing of Children

“1515.A.3.: Based on interviews at 11:46 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom C5, age 2-months-old, may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center.”

Rule 1515.A.3.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E: Based on observations at 10:17 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the required child to staff ratio was met. The Specialist observed S2, alone, supervising 24 children, 2 infants, 8 one-year-old children, 3 two-year-old children, 6 three-year-old children and 5 four-year-old children. The required ratio for infants is 5 infants per one staff; the required ratio for one-year-old children is 7 children per one staff. Two additional staff were needed to satisfy ratio. S3 arrived in the classroom at 10:20 a.m.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Supervision

“1713.C.: Based on observation and interviews at 9:50 a.m., S2 failed to ensure all children were under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed C2, age 2-years-old, leaving out of the classroom and going into another classroom, alone and unsupervised, while S2 was supervising the other children. S1 retrieved C1 at 9:51 a.m. S2, failed to know the age and number of children assigned to her care. S2 stated 19 children were present as the Specialist observed 24 children, age 2 months-4-years-old.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review at 10:21 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said eligible determination available for S2 (DOH 02/19/2020) on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1807.B.

Equipment

“1901.G.H.: Based on observations on at 9:53 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all of the center equipment used by children was maintained in good repair. The Specialist observed several broken toys with ridged edges on the outside playground that is accessible to children.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Outdoor - Enclosed

Rule 1903.E.5.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1. Based on observations at 9:42 a.m., S1 failed to use the manufacturer’s restraint device when the equipment was occupied by C3, age 4-years-old and C4, age 2-years-old. The Specialist observed C3 and C4 both unrestrained in a highchair eating breakfast. C3 was observed trying to climb out of the highchair.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G. Based on observations at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to ensure pacifiers were not attached to a child. The Specialist observed a pacifier attached by a clip, to the clothing of C5, age 2-months-old. S2 removed the clip attached to C5’s clothing during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1911.G.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A.: Based on record review and interviews on 12/19/2025, S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval was 6/24/2024. S1 stated a health inspector completed a new inspection, but she was not given a copy of the inspection report. She has called and emailed the inspector multiple times, but she will not return her calls.”

Rule 713.A.

Outdoor - Crawlspaces

“1903.E.6.: Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure mechanical, electrical, or other hazardous equipment is not inaccessible to children as there were missing fence boards on the entrance gate to the enclosed area where the air conditioning unit is located. S1 stated she did not know the boards were missing.”

Rule 1903.E.6.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval is 6/26/2024. S1 stated the inspector has not contacted her in reference to a new inspection.”

Rule 713.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review, the center’s daily attendance record for children did not accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at the time of the inspection as 17 children were present and 15 children were signed in on the log.”

Rule 1507.A.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., although the center has a Behavior Management policy, S3 (date of hire 6/03/2016) was observed using a prohibited method of discipline. On 10/14/2025, at 10:00 a.m., S3 was observed yelling demands at several children in her classroom.”

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

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.: Based on observations and interview at 10:00 a.m., S3 did not follow the Electronic Devices Policy as two children, aged one-year-old, were allowed to watch videos on an ipad propped up on a shelf within the classroom.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Medication Management Training

“1509.A.9.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of current certification in medication administration training for at least two staff members.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., the outdoor area on the center’s playground were not free of hazards as the gate entrance to the air conditioner unit was open with a broken latch. S1 stated she did not realize it was broken, but it was damaged by the repairman.”

Rule 1903.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review and interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1, S2, S3, and S5’s certification expired. S1 stated she has a class scheduled for staff members on 9/13/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S1, S2, S3, and S5’s certification expired. S1 stated she has a class scheduled for staff members on 9/13/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1 stated S3 has CPR training, however, she did not have documentation.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S1 stated S3 has CPR training, however, she did not have documentation.”

Rule 1723.C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed document 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. S1 stated she complete the end-of-day-checks daily, however, she did not know where she placed the form.”

Rule 1901.C.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.G.: Based on observations at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to meet child-to-staff ratios in the one-year-old and two-year-old classroom. S4 was in the classroom alone with 10 children aged 1-2 years-old. S1 stated she was not aware that the classroom was out of ratio, and she did not have any other staff available to assist S4 with the children.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Orientation Training

“Based on record review and interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 3 of 6 staff, 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 3 of 6 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 stated she all staff had completed the orientation training, but she could not locate the training certificates.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to have the current certification. A class will be scheduled for completion by 2/28/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to have the current certification. A class will be scheduled for completion by 2/28/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. 6 of 6 staff failed to have current certification. S1 stated staff have completed the training, but she could not locate the training certificates.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Health Services - Observation

“Based on record review at 11:45 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. Daily observations had not been completed since 10/24/2022.”

Rule 1915.A.