Learning Ladder Early Childhood Academy #2

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.& B.: Based on record review at approximately 11:40 a.m., S1 failed to provide opportunities for continuing education for 8 of 14 staff during the anniversary year (7/01/2025 to 6/31/2026). -S1 and S4 had 4.75 clock hours. -S2 had 5.75 clock hours. -S3 had 7.75 clock hours. -S7, S9, and S10 each had 1.75. Each of these staff needed a total of 12 hours. -S12 had 1.75 clock hours. He needed a total of 3 hours. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E: Based on record review at approximately 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that tornado drills were conducted at least once per month in the months of March, April, May, and of June 2026 at various times of the day. This could not be corrected during the inspection, S1 stated that the tornado drills have not been completed between 3/1/2026 to 6/31/2026..”

Rule 1921.E.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review at approximately 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that S12 had completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S12’s first day present at the center was 3/4/2026. S12 needed DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training by 3/11/2026 and it was not obtained until 5/20/2026. This could not be corrected.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Orientation Training

“1719. A-C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S13 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 within 7 days of the first day present at the center and the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 days of the first day present at the center: -S13’s hire date and first day present at the center was 1/21/2025. Module 1 should have been completed by 1/28/2025 and modules 2 and 3 by 2/20/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S8 (DOH 5/15/2025) 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 S8 solely responsible for 8 children, 2-years-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review 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. The last visual check documented was 11/6/2023. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records accurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at any given time The Specialist observed S5, S10 and S13 on the premises but were not signed in on the log. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B. From a complaint.

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S3 failed to have a copy of a state or federal government issued photo identification for review. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1715.A.2. From a complaint.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C. From a complaint.

Continuing Education Training

“Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have that any staff member obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training for the 2024 anniversary year. Copies of certificates of completion or attendance records were maintained at the center and available for inspection by the department upon request, 11 of 13 staff did not have the required continuing education training. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1721.A.-C. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.A.&B. From a complaint.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S8, failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727A: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that (S2, S5, S7, S8 and S10) had required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S2s last training date was 12/29/2023-S5s last training date was 1/24/2024-S7s last training date was 1/24/2024-S8s last training date was 1/12/2024-S10s last training date was 12/29/2023This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C. From a complaint.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S12 prior to the staff working on the premises. S12 was hired and began orientation at the center on 1/21/2025. S1 was not able to provide an eligible CCCBC prior to specialist departure. S4 was observed leaving the premises at 9:35 a.m.”

Rule 1807.B. From a complaint.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S11 prior to the staff working on the premises:-S11 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 1/7/2025. She worked from 1/9/2025, 1/13/2025-1/17/2025, 1/21/2025-1/24/2025, 1/27/2025-1/31/2025, 2/5/2025-2/6/2025, 2/11/2025-2/13/2025, 2/18/2025-2/21/2025 and 2/24/2025 without an eligible background date. S11 was observed leaving the premises at 9:35 a.m.”

Rule 1811.A.&B. From a complaint.

Equipment

“1901.H.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all equipment used by children was maintained in a clean and safe condition and in good repair as the Specialist observed 5 sleeping mats were torn and had exposed filling. Also the TVs in Classrooms 5-Classroom 8 were secured and supported to ensure that they did not fall or tip over. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.G.&H. From a complaint.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

Rule 1901.J.&K. From a complaint.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all strings and cords were inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed a yellow extension cord running across the floor in between the kitchen and Classroom 5. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.M. From a complaint.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C. From a complaint.

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 2/18/2025. There were no daily observations recorded for dates, 2/19/2025-2/21/2025 and 2/24/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A. From a complaint.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B.: Based on observations/interviews at 11:30 a.m., S10 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted near the menu. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., the center failed to have documentation 1 of 16 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/25/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., the center failed to have documentation 1 of 16 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/25/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at approximately 11:30 a.m., S3 failed to have current certification inpediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. Specialist observed S3 solely responsible for eight children, ages 2-3 years-old. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727A: Based on record review/interview at 11:30 a.m., the center failed to have documentation S16 had the required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The last date taken was 12/12/2022. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.: Based on record review/interview at 11:30 a.m. The center failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S10 prior to the staff working on the premises:-S10 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 6/26/2023. She worked from 6/27/2023-6/29/2023 without an eligible background date. This could not be corrected.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review/interview at 11:10 a.m., the center 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 6/5/2024. There were no daily observations recorded for dates, 6/6/2024-6/7/202 and 6/10/2024-6/12/2024. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A.

Orientation Training

“1719. A-C. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S12 completed LDE Key Training Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center: -S12’s hire date and first day present at the center was 1/30/2023. Module 1 and DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 2/6/2023 and modules 2 and 3 by 3/1/2023. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff members on the premises of the center and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff members on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department.”

Rule 1723.C.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review/interview at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S11 prior to the staff working on the premises. S4 was hired and began working at the center on 8/1/2022 and received an eligible determination on 10/4/2022.”

Rule 1807.B.

Medication Authorization - Required Container/Packaging

“1917.B. S1 failed to ensure medication that was sent to the center was in its original container, had an expired date and clearly labeled with the name of the child. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1917.B.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C. Based on observations/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have an evacuation pack that included a list of area emergency phone numbers; a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children; an emergency pick up form; a radio and batteries. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1921.C.