King’s Academy Childcare & Learning Center

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.-C. Based on record review and interview at 3:00 p.m., S4 failed to obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor areas were free of hazards as the Specialist observed the following: -The ramp that leads to Building 2 has a screw missing and the ramp is uneven which presents a tripping hazard for children on the playground. -The fence along the outer back corner of the playground is loose and had exposed sharp edges which could cause the children to cut themselves while on the playground.”

Rule 1903.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observations and record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that S2 had current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S2 (DOH: 1/13/2026) solely responsible for 3 children, ages, 5 to 9-months-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

Vehicle - Safety Inspection

“2109.A.9.: Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a current safety inspection sticker on Van #1. The current inspection sticker expired on 8/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2101.A.9.

Rest Time Supervision

“1713.J.: Based on observation and interview at 12:55 p.m. S1 failed to ensure that children were supervised at naptime. The Specialist observed 5 children in the 3 to 4-years-old classroom sleeping alone. This was corrected at 1:06 p.m., when S2 returned from lunch.”

Rule 1713.J.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review at 3:00 p.m., S6 failed to have documentation that S3 completed the DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center. -S3s hire date and first day present at the center was 6/17/2025. The DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 6/24/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observation and interview at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S1 (DOH: 7/16/2025) solely responsible for 2 children, ages 4 to 5-years-old. This was not corrected by one child leaving and the other child went to S3s classroom.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S6 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S5 prior to the staff working on the premises. S5 was hired and began working at the center from 5/19/2025-5/23/2025, 5/27/2025-5/30/2025, 6/2/2025-6/6/2025 and 6/9/2025-6/12/2025. S5 received an eligible CCCBC on 6/13/2025.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of conducting daily visual checks of the entire center and play yard after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left at the center. S1 stated the visual check for 06/30/2025 was completed; however, it was not documented. S1 documented the check for 06/30/2025 during the inspection on 07/01/2025.”

Rule 1901.C. From a complaint.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919J. Based on observations at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all bottled formula/breast milk was properly labeled. Specialist observed 3 of 5 bottles without labels. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1919.J. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 9:10 a.m., the daily attendance records for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the center premises at any given time as the Specialist observed S2 leave with 7 children, 4 to 7-years-old, without signing them out of the center. S2 also failed to sign the children back in upon their arrival back to the center at 10:20 a.m. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review at 8:45 a.m., S3 and S4 failed to ensure the daily attendance recordsaccurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at any given time. - S3and S4 failed to sign in upon their arrival to the center. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B.

Orientation Training

“1719. A-C. Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S6 completed the DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center. -S6’s hire date and first day present at the center was 4/22/2025. The DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 4/29/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S4 failed to have the required minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. S4 completed 3 clock hours of continuing education. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 10 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S3 had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S3 (DOH: 5/15/2025) solely responsible for 4 children, ages 7 to 18-months-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 hadcompleted the required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S4’s last training date was 2/6/2023. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review/interview at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S3 prior to the staff working on the premises. S3 was hired and began orientation at the center on 5/15/2025. S1 was not able to provide an eligible CCCBC prior to the Specialist departure. S3 vacated the premises at 12:00 p.m.”

Rule 1807.B.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review at 8:45 a.m., S3 failed to have documentation that included the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns for C1, 7-months-old. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have documentation that upon thearrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries. The last date documented was 4/28/2025. There were no daily observations recorded for the dates of 4/29/2025-5/2/2025, 5/5/2025-5/9/2025 and 5/12/2025-5/16/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A.

Parental Authorization

“2103.A.: Based on observations/record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to obtain written authorization from 7 of 7 parents to transport their child on a regular basis. At 9:10 a.m., the Specialist observed S2 exit the building with 7 children and get on the centers van. S2 returned to the center at 10:20 a.m. with the children. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2103.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 and S6 failed to ensure the daily attendance records accurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at any given time. - S2 failed to sign upon her arrival to the center.-S1 failed to sign out when she left the building for lunch at 1:30 p.m.-S3 failed to sign out when she left the building for the day at 12:30 p.m.This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

“1507.C.: Based on record review/interview/observation at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for independent contractors was current, as specialist observed O1, on the premises during the inspection, not signed in on the log. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S6 failed to have documentation that S5 completed the DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center:-S5’s hire date and first day present at the center was 1/16/2025. The DCFS online mandated training should have been completed by 1/23/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Orientation Training - Transportation Staff

“1719.D.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S6 failed to have documentation of orientation training for transportation staff, prior to assuming transportation duties. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.D.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S6 failed to have documentation of current CPR/Pediatric First Aid from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children for S7 (DOH 3/17/2025), This was corrected by having S1 join the classroom with S7.”

Rule 1723.F.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1227.A.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S6 failed to have documentation that S3 had completed the required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter TRaining provided by DCFS. -S3’s las training date was 2/6/2023. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on record review/interview ast 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, and bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns for C1, 7-months-old). This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.; Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that upon the arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries. The Specialist was unable to locate the daily observation logs.”

Rule 1915.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.A. Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation of daily attendance records for staff for the week of 2/3/2025-2/7/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Orientation Training - Transportation Staff

“1719.D.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation of orientation training for transportation staff, prior to assuming transportation duties. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.D.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation that 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 has been scheduled for 2/13/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation that 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 has been scheduled for 2/13/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation of current CPR/Pediatric First Aid within 60 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children for S4 (DOH 11/6/2024) and S5 (DOH 1/16/2025). A training has been scheduled for 2/13/2025.”

Rule 1723.F.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-D. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. A training has been scheduled for 2/25/2025.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727A: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S6 failed to have documentation that S3 had required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S3s last training date was 2/6/2023This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review/interviews at 9:10 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that included the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns for C4 (6-months-old). This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that upon arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries. The last date there was documentation of daily observations was 2/4/2025. There were no daily observations recorded for dates, 2/5/2025-2/6/2025 and 2/10/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A.

Transportation Arrangement Conforms to State Laws

“2101.A.1.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S6 failed to ensure the 2007 Dodge Caravan had a current registration sticker. The current sticker expired 06/2024. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2101.A.1.

Vehicle in Good Repair

“2101.A.8..: Based on observations at 9:45 a.m., S6 failed to ensure the 2007 Chevy van is in good repair as the Specialist observed the back side door did not open. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2101.A.8.

Vehicle - Safety Inspection

“202101.A.9.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S6 failed to have a current safety inspection sticker on the 2007 Dodge Caravan, the sticker expired on 10/2024.”

Rule 2101.A.9.

Daily Attendance Records

“1507.F.: Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., the center failed to have the daily attendance for staff available for inspection for 4/4/4024-4/5/2024 and 4/8/2024-4/12/2024. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.F.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707A.1.2.: Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., the center failed to have documentation of a qualified director or qualified director designee approved by the Department was on the premises from 4/4/2024-4/5/2024 and from 4/8/2024-4/12/2024. S1 did not have access to the locked room where the staff attendance sheets were located for verification. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Retention of Records

“1515.D.: Based on interview at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to maintain records at the center for C1, 1-years-old, for a minimum of two years from the date of termination of enrollment on 2/21/2024. These records were not available for on-site inspection.”

Rule 1515.D.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707A 1.2.: Based on record review/interview at 12:30 p.m.,the center failed to have a qualified director or qualified director designee approve by the Department on the premises from 3/18/2024-3/22/2024. S1 stated she is still waiting for approval for S3 (DOH 3/18/2024) to be approved by the Department as Director Designee. S1 is no longer working fulltime at the center to meet the Director requirements. This could not be corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review/interviews at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that included the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns for C2 (8-months-old) and C3 (8-months-old). This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B. Based on record review/interview, S1 failed to accurately reflect the time she was on the center’s premises as she did not sign in on 2/28/2024, 3/6/2024 and 3/8/2024. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707A 1.2.: Based on record review/interview at 12:30 p.m., the center failed to have a qualified director or qualified director designee approve by the Department on the premises from 2/20/2024-2/23/2024, 2/26/2024-3/1/2024, 3/4/2024-3/8/2024. S1 stated she is still waiting for approval for S2 (DOH 2/8/2024) to be approved by the Department as Director Designee. S1 is no longer working fulltime at the center to meet the Director requirements. This could not be corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.-C.: Based on record review at 11:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 and S5 obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per calendar year. -S1 had 3 continuing education hours for the anniversary year -S5 had 0 continuing education hours for the anniversary year”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observations at 9:40 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards. Specialist observed a long, white piece of metal hanging down from the ceiling onto the playground along the walkway that leads to the second building. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure”

Rule 1903.C.

Vehicle in Good Repair

“2108.A.8.: Based on observations at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to maintain the Center’s vehicle in good repair. Specialist observed the inside of the door was detached from the outside of the door. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 2101.A.8.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-D. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1’s certificate expired on 9/14/2023. S1 has scheduled a training for 3/5/2024.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy

“1509.A.11.: Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., S5 failed to follow the center’s written policy for movies as Specialist observed eight children, ages 6-10 years old watching Ghostbusters, a PG-13 rated movie in building #2”

Rule 1509.A.11.

Director Qualifications

“1709.B. Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a qualified director/director designee approved by the department on premises. Center has never had a qualified director on staff. The person hired to fill position never started. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1709-B.1.-6.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1&3.: Based on interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, and S9’s application or staff information form containing the following information: name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, and first day onsite working with children. Specialist was not able to gain access to the locked office which contained employee files.”

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

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2. Based on interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of photo identification for S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8 and S9. Specialist was not able to gain access to the locked office which contained the employee files.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Orientation Training

“1719.A-C.: Based on interview at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to have documentation that any required orientation training was completed for S2, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8 and S9. Hire dates for staff could not be determined as S1 did not have to the documents as they were locked up. S1 stated S10 had the keys. Specialist observed S2, S3, S4 and S5 supervising children alone and was unable to determine if they had required trainings before assuming sole responsibility.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

Rule 1807.B.

Equipment

“1901.G.&H.: Based on observation at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to ensure all classroom were free of hazards. Specialist observed in classrooms 3 and 4 in building one and the classroom in building two, one gray, 5-tier plastic storage shelf which were not anchored that posed a tipping hazard. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.&K.: Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure items that can be harmful to children were kept in a locked or secure area to ensure they were inaccessible to children as Specialist observed the following-- one tube of Desitin Diaper Rash Cream in an unlocked top drawer in reaching distance of children in S2’s classroom. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure. Specialist observed four, 5-Gallon buckets of paint and one, 1-Gallon bucket of paint in S1’s office that failed to have a locking mechanism.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Access

“705.A. S1 failed to allow Specialist access to staff files upon request. All staff files needed were in a locked room that can only be accessed by S10. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 705.A.B.C.D.