The Toddler House Learning Academy

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.A.5.B.3. Based on record review on 4/17/2026 at 4:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the parent immediately after discovering a critical incident: On 04/16/2026, while reviewing video footage of the center, S1 found that on 04/14/2026, at 2:21 p.m., C1, a one-year-old child, had been placed under hot running water by S7, resulting in second-degree burns. S1 stated she has not had additional contact with O1 since 04/14/2026.”

Rule 1103-A-E.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.1. Based on record review at 2:30 p.m. on 4/17/2026, S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom the children were released on 4/14/26 for 23 of 36 children.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.1.2.3. Based on record review and observations at 1:45 p.m. on 4/17/2026, there failed to be a daily attendance record for all staff members for the weeks of 04/09/2026 - 04/10/2026, and 04/13/2026 - 04/17/2026. Although the Specialist observed S1 on the premises, there was no paper or electronic documentation available to accurately reflect S1’s presence at the child care facility at any given time.”

Rule 1507.B.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.b.i. Based on interview and record review on 04/17/2026 at 12:42 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy implemented, S7 (date of hire 05/01/2025), used a prohibited method of physical punishment on 04/14/2026 at 2:23 p.m., as she placed C1, age 1-year-old, under hot water during a diaper change, causing 2nd degree burns. S1 stated S7 was terminated on 04/15/2026.”

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

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.D.1. Based on observations at 2:16 p.m., S6 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for infants. The Specialist observed S6 caring for 7 children, ages 6-months to 2-year-old. The required ratio for infants is 5 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. Ratio was met at 2:18 p.m. when S2 rearranged the children by age and went into a classroom.”

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

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

“1807.B. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m. on 4/17/2026, S1 failed to have documentation of eligible staff CCCBC determination available for S8, DOH 12/24/25, on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. This was corrected prior the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1807.B.

Health Services - Delay Seeking Care

“1915.D Based on record review and interview at 12:42 p.m. on 4/17/2026, S1 failed to seek care while attempting to contact a parent when emergency medical attention was required. S1 was informed at 3:30 p.m. that C1’s, age one-year-old, private area was really red and skin peeling. The provider delayed seeking care while attempting to contact a parent when emergency medical attention was required.”

Rule 1915.D.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5.: Based on observation at 11:57 a.m., S1 failed to have an outdoor play area enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The specialists observed the wooden fencing that borders play yard 2 broken and lying on the ground, causing an opening leading to Paris Rd.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727AB Based on record review at 1200 pm S1 failed to have documentation that S1 DOH 111422 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Tornado Drills

“1921E Based on record review at 1200 pm S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March April May and June of 2023”

Rule 1921.E.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“At 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 13 children were present and 9 children were signed in on the log. Corrected prior to departure.”

Rule 1507.A.

Microwave Ovens, Bottle Warming Devices, Crock Pots

“At 11:48 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a crock pot was not in areas accessible to children. Specialist observed a hot crock pot placed on a shelf top of the three foot high retaining wall adjacent to the kitchen. This is an area in which children/staff can pass the access other areas/rooms of the center. Corrected at the time of observation.”

Rule 1901.I.