Prime Time Head Start at Immaculate Heart

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8a.&b.: Based on interview and record review at 12 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place that prohibits physical/corporal punishment, C1, 3-years-old, was subjected to corporal punishment. From documentation and video footage reviewed, on 3/20/2026 at 1:38 p.m., S3 pinched C1 on her right wrist while redirecting her to her cot, causing C1 to cry. S3 was terminated 3/23/2026.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.4.5.11.B.3.: Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure immediate notification was made to the Parent for the following critical incident: On 10/27/2025, at 9:43 a.m., S71 inappropriately grabbed C1 (3-years-old) and yelled in his face. S3 notified the Parent on 10/27/2025, at 3:37 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.b.i.ii.: Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, S71 (Date of Hire: 01/01/2021) used a prohibited method of discipline. On 10/27/2025, at 9:43 a.m., S71 inappropriately grabbed and picked C1 (3-years-old) up roughly and carried him to the block center, where she yelled in his face. S71 was placed on administrative leave on 10/27/2025 and was terminated on 10/31/2025.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.5.C.1.2.: Based on record review and interview at 2 p.m., S1 failed to ensure notification was made to the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the incident. On 9/11/2025, between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., O1 notified S45 that the teachers hit C1 (3-years-old). O1 notified S1 on 9/16/2025, at 9:17 a.m., and the Department was notified on 9/16/2025, at 3:15 p.m., and Child Welfare on 9/16/2025, at 12:35 p.m. The Specialist was unable to validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.i.ii.: Based on record review and interview at 11 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, S7 (Date of Hire: 10/23/2023) used a prohibited method of discipline. Staff reported that on 8/15/2025 or 8/18/2025, S7 closely and sternly yelled in C1’s, 2-year-old, face instructing C1 not to throw the objects.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C.: Based on record review and interviews at 12 p.m., on 11/4/2024, S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 10/28/2024, O1 reported C1, 3-year-old, alleged she was touched by someone inappropriately at the center. The allegation was unable to be validated by the Specialist.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., on 11/4/2024, the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed 2 air conditioning units accessible to children along the walk way from the building to the play yard. This issue was corrected.”

Rule 1903.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Choking Hazards

“1919.D.2.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., on 11/4/2024, S1 failed to ensure that children under age 4 do not eat foods that are implicated in choking incidents. The Specialist observed 15 children, age 3-years-old, were served a chicken patty in S58’s and S59’s classroom. The chicken patty was cut in half, but was served in pieces larger than what can be swallowed whole. This issue was corrected prior to Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1919.D.2.

Behavior Management Policy

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

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.J.: Based on observation at 10:23 a.m., S7 failed to use proper lifting techniques and lifted C2, two-years-old, by both upper arms.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.C.: Based on record review/interview on 8/15/2024, at 2 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify O1 of the following critical incident: On 7/2/2024, between 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m., staff observed S3 improperly lift C1, one-year-old, by one arm, pull C1 by the leg, and tap C1 on the mouth several times. S1 notified O1, S3 improperly lifted C1 by one arm on 7/2/2024, at 4:52 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on record review on 8/15/2024, at 2 p.m., although the center’s behavior management policy prohibits physical and corporal punishment, S3 (Date of Hire: 4/8/2024) used this prohibited method. On 7/2/2024, between 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m., S3 pulled C1’s, one-year-old, leg to keep him on his cot. S3 was suspended, pending an investigation, from 7/3/2024 to 7/9/2024, and remains employed in the center.”

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

Construction Hazards

Rule 1901.L.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at 10:30 a.m., the outdoor area was not free of hazards. Specialist observed the two gates surrounding parking lot where the children walk to the play yard failed to be securely closed preventing vehicles from traveling through the area.”

Rule 1903.C.