The Ivy League Learning Academy

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.D&E. Based on observations at 8:15 a.m. S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for children: On 08/26/2026, the Specialist observed, S2 and S3 caring for 21 children aged 8 months to 3 years-old. Child-to-staff ratio for children under age 2 is excluded from averaging.”

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

Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

“1507.C.:Based on record review at 10:30 am., S1 failed to maintain accurate and complete records of sign in/ sign out attendance for independent contractors, including the departure times, purpose of the visit, and the name of the staff member who accompanied the contractor. The Specialist observed documentation that O2 was present in the center on 7/27/2026 with departure time not documented, and O4 was present in the center on 07/20/2026 without documentation of the staff member who accompanied them.”

Rule 1507.C.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on record review at 10:30 am., S1 failed to maintain accurate and complete records of sign in/ sign out attendance for visitors, including the departure times, purpose of the visit, and the name of the staff member who accompanied the visitor. The Specialist observed documentation that O1 was present in the center on 07/20/2026 without a departure time or documentation of the staff member who accompanied them, and O3 was present in the center on 07/21/2026 without documentation of the staff member who accompanied them.”

Rule 1507.E.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each visitor or independent contractor prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. The Specialist observed O4 signed in at the center on 7/20/2026 without documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility or staff accompaniment.”

Rule 1807.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919. A.B.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m. S1 failed to have a current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week, which was not prominently posted, written, or electronically displayed by the first day of each week and remained posted throughout the week. The Specialist observed a one-day menu posted that did not list a snack.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff members on the premises and accessible to children have a current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S4 (DOH 04/30/2026) failed to have the current certification. The Specialist S4 is alone with 5 children aged 1 to 2 years old.”

Rule 1723.F.

Orientation Training

“1719 A.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that, within the first 7 days and before assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall receive center-specific orientation to the policies and practices of the center. S5 (DOH unknown) has not received orientation training. S1 stated she thought it was within 30 days of hire.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to children has a current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S5 (First day on the premises unknown) failed to have the current certification. The Specialist observed S5 alone with seven children aged 1 year old. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each volunteer, staff member, or employee of any kind, and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the department. The Specialist observed S3 (First Day Present 7/28/2025), S5 ((First Day Present unknown) and S6 ((First Day Present 10/9/2025) on the premises working in the classroom without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility.”

Rule 1807.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

Rule 1507.C.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observation and interview at 12:00 p.m., S4 failed to ensure that the required child to staff ratio was met for children of the following ages: -At 11:15 a.m., S1 was observed with six 3-6 month-olds; one additional staff was needed to correct ratio which is 5 infants to 1 staff. At 11:30 a.m., S2 was observed with twelve 2-3 year-olds; one additional staff was needed; the correct ratio is 11 children, ages 2-3 years to 1 staff. Ratio was met prior to Specialist exiting.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723. A..B.: Based on the record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that two of the five staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S6 (First Day on the premises: 8/4/2023) and S7 (First Day on the premises: 2/9/2024) failed to have the current CPR certification. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723. C: Based on the record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S7 (First day on the premises 8/4/2023) and S7 (First Day on the premises 02/09/2024) failed to have the current certification in pediatric first aid. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.B. Based on record review/interview, at 2:00 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 stated that a virtual training is scheduled for 06/05/2025.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review/interview, S1 failed to have documentation that 1 staff, S4, did not received complete orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S4 did not complete LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. Only 3 of 5 (S3, S4, and S5) staff had documentation of this certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. Only 3 of 5 (S3, S4, and S5) staff had documentation of this certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“Based on record review/interview, S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff. S4 did not complete the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

End-of-Day Check

“Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have document that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The Specialist observed that the last day documented of the check was 12/7/2023.”

Rule 1901.C.

Health Services - Observation

“Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of daily observations, when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. The Specialist observed that staff have not been documenting daily observations for the children upon arrival to the center.”

Rule 1915.A.