Destiny ‘s Children Christian Learning Center

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“Based on record review at 1:24 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff, S4, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS for 2025.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 10 a.m., the child care center’s daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as the record included the first and last name of the person to whom the children were released for 15 of 17 children present. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1507.A.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to have a completed evacuation pack that included an emergency medical authorization for 4 of 6, C1-C2 (Infants) and C3-C4 (1-year-old), children’s records reviewed, and a list of emergency contact information for C4. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1921.C.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Based on record review at 1:08 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to conduct and document tornado drills were completed during the months of March, April, May, and June 2024.”

Rule 1921.E.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“15151.A.1.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., 9 of 9 children’s records (C11, infant, C12, one-year-old, C6, C8-C9, two-years-old, and C7, three-years-old) failed to list the childs date of admission.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review on 3/20/2024, at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have an information form for O1, O5, and O6 that included their names, addresses, phone numbers, and list of duties performed while at the center. O1 was present on 4/11/2024, O5 was present on 5/23/2024, and O6 was present on 7/3/2024, 7/22/2024, and 7/29/2024.”

Rule 1717.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on observation/record review on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., the center’s daily attendance record for children did not accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 14 children were present and 10 children were signed in on the log. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on record review/interview on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure O3’s visit in the center on 3/20/2024, was noted on the visitor’s daily attendance record and included O3’s first and last name, date of visit, arrival and departure times, and purpose of the visit. The record failed to include departure times for O1 on 2/22/2024 and O4 on 3/20/2024.”

Rule 1507.E.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“15151.A.1.: Based on record review on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., 8 (C3, C11, and C12, Infant, C2, C7-C8, two-years-old, and C6 and C9, one-year-old) of 12 children’s records failed to list the children’s date of admission.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on record review at 2:15 p.m., one of twelve, C11, infant, children’s records lacked a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review on 3/20/2024, at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have an information form for O1 and O2 that included their names, addresses, phone numbers, and list of duties performed while at the center. O1 was present on 2/22/2024 and 3/6/2024 and O2 was present on 2/28/2024 and 3/13/2024 and there is no documentation of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility or staff person not counted in child to staff ratio who accompanied them while at the center and children were present.”

Rule 1717.A.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on observation/record review on 4/8/2024, at 12:15 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that S7 received center-specific orientation, LDE Key Training Modules 1-3, and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training prior to having sole responsibility for C1 and C5, one-year-old, and C3, six-month-old, and C11, seven-month-old. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on observation/record review, on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., there failed to be at least one staff member trained in medication administration on the premises during the hours of operation. S1, S2, and S3, were present and their training expired on 2/5/2024. Staff are scheduled to complete this training on 3/29/2024.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., there failed to be documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility or the paid, adult staff person, not counted in child to staff ratio who accompanied O1 on 2/22/2024 and 3/6/2024, and O2, on 2/28/2024 and 3/13/2024, and O3, on 3/20/2024, while children were present in the center.”

Rule 1807.C.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m. S1 and S2 failed to ensure cords were accessible to children under age 4. Specialist observed a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse cord within reach of 3, one-year-old, children. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1901.M.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P.: Based on observation at 3/20/2024, 2:18 p.m., staff belongings were accessible to children. Specialist observed a staff’s purse and drinking cup on a low-lying shelf accessible to 8, two-to-three-year-old children. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1901.P.

Indoor Space - 35 Square Feet

“1903.D.1.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure a minimum of 35 square feet was available per child in the infant classroom. There were six children present and the classroom has a licensed capacity of five children. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1903.D.1.-4.

Indoor - Rooms with Cribs

“1903.D.6.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., there failed to be adequate open floor place available in the infant classroom available for crawling, walking, and pulling up and playing, as two rolling computer chairs were observed in this area. A chair was removed during inspection.”

Rule 1903.D.6.

Outdoor - Direct Exit

“1903.E.3.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., the direct exit from the center into the outdoor playspace failed to ensure children are continuously protected by a permanent fence or other permanent barrier while going to and from the center to the outdoor play space. Specialist observed the rolling gate surrounding the parking lot/driveway failed to latch securely, and when pushed, opened to a high traffic roadway.”

Rule 1903.E.3.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure cribs were free of soft or loose bedding. Specialist observed a loose blanket laid under and over C3, six-month-old, and a loose blanket underneath C12, eleven-month-old, while in their cribs. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 and S2 allowed S11, seven-month-old, to sleep in a floor rocker and failed to have written authorization from a physician with the amount of time allowed to remain in said device. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1909.D.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to remove a bib worn by S11, seven-month-old, while asleep. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1909.G.

Infant - Placed Over Head or Face

“1909.H.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure nothing was placed over the head or face of an infant. C3’s, six-month-old, head and face was covered with a blanket while asleep in a crib. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1909.H.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on observation/record review on 4/8/2024, at 12:15 p.m., S1 lacked a daily written or electronic report for 2 of 2 infants. C3, six-month-old, was signed in on the attendance record at 8:32 a.m. and C11, seven-month-old, was signed in at 8:42 a.m.”

Rule 1911.E.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:33 p.m., S1 and S2 allowed a pacifier to be attached to C11’s, seven-month-old, clothing. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1911.G.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on observation on 3/20/2024, at 2:15 p.m., there failed to be a completed evacuation pack that included batteries for the battery powered radio.”

Rule 1921.C.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., 6 (C3, Infant, C2, C7-C8, two-years-old, and C6 and C9, one-years-old) of 10 children’s records failed to list the children’s date of admission.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on observation/record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of an information form for O1 to include name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while present at the center. There failed to be documentation of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department or adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratio who accompanied O1 at all times, while providing individual therapy services to C2, two-years-old, on 12/10/2023 and 2/7/2024.”

Rule 1717.A.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.: Based on record review at 11:22 a.m., 3 (S1, S2, and S3) of 6 staff, lacked documentation of the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2023. The last training was completed in November 2022.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Biocontaminants

“1901.S.: Based on observation at 10 a.m., staff failed to properly dispose of all biocontaminants to safeguard against the spread of infectious disease. Specialist observed S1 and S4 failed to dispose of soiled disposable diapers in a closed container in the infant classroom and restroom. The trashcans do not include a cover or lid.”

Rule 1901.S.

Outdoor - Direct Exit

“1903.E.3.: Based on observation/interview at 9:58 a.m., the direct exit from the center into the outdoor play space failed to ensure children are continuously protected by a permanent fence or other permanent barrier while going to and from the center to the outdoor play space. Specialist observed the rolling gate surrounding the parking lot/driveway failed to latch securely, and when pushed, opened to a high traffic roadway. S2 stated the metal rods securing the gates to the ground were stolen.”

Rule 1903.E.3.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1.: Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., staff failed to use the manufacturer’s restraint device with C1, infant, while seated in the highchair. S2 corrected.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Hand Washing

“1911.K.: Based on observation at 10 a.m., staff failed to wash hands and children’s hands with soap and water as needed. Specialist observed S1 change C1’s, infant, diaper, then move on to the next task without washing hands. Specialist reminded S1 to wash hands and she corrected. Staff sat, 8, one-to-three-year-old, children at the table and began serving lunch plates, without washing the children’s hands. Specialist reminded staff and it was corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1911.K.

Health Services - Observation

Rule 1915.A.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on observations at 1:40 p.m., the center failed to have a completed evacuation pack that included a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, a pick up form, and batteries for the battery powered radio.”

Rule 1921.C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on observation/record review at 2 p.m., the staff and owner’s daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time. S1, S3, and S4 were present in the childcare center and the record included departure times for S1 at 2:30 p.m., S3 at 4 p.m., and S4 at 5:30 p.m. The staff attendance record documented future arrival times for S1 at 10 a.m., S3 at 6:30 a.m., and S4 at 8 a.m. on 9/7/2023.”

Rule 1507.B.

Child to Staff Ratio

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

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.: Based on observation/record review at 2 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility failed to be conducted for S1 at least once during a five-year period and prior to being present or performing services with children present on 8/21/2023-8/25/2023, 8/28/2023-8/30/2023, 9/1/2023, and 9/5/2023-9/6/2023. S1’s CCCBC-based determination of eligibility expired on 8/21/2023. S1 immediately departed the childcare center.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 2 p.m., the end of day check failed to accurately document after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left at the center. The record was filled in with the following future dates, times, and names: - 9/6/2023 at 5:25 p.m. S4’s name; - 9/7/2023 at 5:15 p.m. with S2’s name; and - 9/8/2023 at 5:30 p.m. with S2’s name.”

Rule 1901.C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 10 a.m., S1 failed document the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center from 8/1/2023 to 8/8/2023. Specialist verified the childcare center was open and operating on these dates.”

Rule 1901.C.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G.: Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., S3 allowed a bib to be worn by C3, infant, while asleep. S3 removed the bib.”

Rule 1909.G.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S3 failed to provide documentation of written or electronic daily infant reports, kept current throughout the day, for C3 and C4, infants. C3 arrived at 8:22 a.m. and C4 arrived at 7:54. a.m.”

Rule 1911.E.

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S1 failed to supervise children at all times. Specialist observed C2, one-year-old, asleep in a crib in a classroom with no staff present. S1 corrected by entering the classroom.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.-C.: Based on observation/record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S4 completed the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training and the LDE Key Training Modules 1-3 prior to assuming sole responsibility for five children, infant-to-four-years-old.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on observation/record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S4 prior to being present at the center or performing services. S4 was present, signed in on the attendance record, and supervising children. S4’s first day working is 7/11/2023.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed document the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center on 7/10/2023. Specialist verified the childcare center was open and operating on this date.”

Rule 1901.C.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1.: Based on observation at 12:37 p.m., staff failed to use the high chair manufacturer’s restraint device while C2, one-year-old, was sitting in a high chair. S2 corrected.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S1 allowed a bib to be worn by C4, infant, while asleep. S1 removed the bib.”

Rule 1909.G.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on record review at 1:39 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of written or electronic daily infant reports, kept current throughout the day, for C3 and C4, infants. C3 arrived at 8:20 a.m. and C4 arrived at 7:56 a.m.”

Rule 1911.E.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S4 failed to hold C3, infant, while being bottle-fed. S4 stated C3 cannot hold a bottle. S4 corrected.”

Rule 1919.H.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on observation/record review at 10 a.m., the children’s daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises as seven children were present and five children were signed in on the log. The record from 4/1/2023 failed to include the departure time on 4/11/2023, 4/12/2023 (four times), 4/18/2023 (two times), 5/8/2023, and 5/11/2023 (six times) and the first and last name to whom the children were released to on 4/11/2023, 4/12/2023 (four times), and 5/11/2023 (six times).”

Rule 1507.A.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.: Based on observation at 10 a.m., although the childcare center has an Electronic Device Policy that prohibits activities for children under age two, S1 and S3 failed to follow the policy. Specialist observed the wall television on and displayed in the classroom with two, infants, and two, 1-year-old, children present. S3 stated they had a worship program playing for the children.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 10 a.m., the indoor area was not free of hazards as Specialist observed eight wall electrical sockets failed to have safety covers in all four classrooms with seven, infant to three-year-old, children present. S3 corrected by placing covers and tape over the exposed sockets.”

Rule 1903.C.

Care of Children - Diapers

“1911.A.: Based on observation/interview at 12:05 p.m., staff failed to change diapers when they were wet or soiled. Specialist observed C1, two-years-old, lay on her cot with a wet diaper. Specialist alerted S3 and she stated C1 was changed following Specialist’s arrival at 10 a.m. S1 checked and confirmed C1’s diaper was wet and changed her.”

Rule 1911.A.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., there failed to be documentation that a tornado drill was conducted at least once in the month of April 2023. Specialist observed a tornado drill was conducted 3/13/2023 at 10 a.m.”

Rule 1921.E.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“Based on observations at approximately 2:00 p.m., Although the center outdoor play space had enclosure with a permanent fence, the gate did not stay latched when pushed to protect children from traffic hazards, prevent children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevent contact with animals or unauthorized persons.”

Rule 1903.E.5.