Kids College Steam Education

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

“1807.B. Based on record review/interview at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S6 prior to the staff working on the premises. S6 was hired and began orientation at the center on 12/3/2025. S1 was not able to provide an eligible CCCBC prior to specialist departure. S6 vacated the premises at 12:45 p.m.”

Rule 1807.B. From a complaint.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review/interviews at 10:15 a.m., S3 failed to have documentation that included the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements and eating and sleeping patterns for C3 8-months-old, C5, 7-months-old and C6, 11-months-old. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E. From a complaint.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.&J.: Based on record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S5 failed to adhere to proper techniques for lifting a child on 11/21/2025, at 3:29:47 p.m., when she improperly lifted C2, 3-months-old, by his right arm out of a bouncer. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.I.&J. From a complaint.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on observation at 10:15 a.m., S3 failed to have documentation of the physical condition of each child upon arrival at the center for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries for C3, 8-months-old, C4, 7-months-old, C5, 1-years-old and C6, 11-months-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.11.C.1.: Based on interviews and record review on 9/18/2025, at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 8/28/2025, S1 became aware of allegations by O2 that C2, 6-years-old, was in the restroom fully exposed, urinating in front of C1, 4-years-old. S1 stated she did not report the allegation to the Department because O2 stated she would do so.”

Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on record review on 9/18/2025, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for visitors accurately reflected the visitors on the centers premises at any given time. S1 stated O2 visited the center on 8/28/2025 to investigate a critical incident. She was not signed in or out on the visitors log reviewed. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.E. From a complaint.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.: Based on observation on 9/18/2025, at 8:45 a.m., S2 failed to follow the written Electronic Device Policy as the Specialist observed 4 children, under the age of 2-years-old, watching TV.”

Rule 1509.A.9. From a complaint.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.2.: Based on observation on 9/18/2025, at 9:15 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the child-to-staff ratio was met at all times as the Specialist observed S8 supervising 9 children, ages 1-years-old. There needed to be 1 additional staff present. This was corrected at 10:00 a.m., when S4 entered the classroom.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E. From a complaint.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3.: Based on record review on 9/18/2025, at 11:30 a.m., S1 and S2 failed to have documentation of S5s application or staff information form containing the following information: name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and the last date of employment and reason for leaving. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 11 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S7 failed to have the current certification. The Specialist observed 1 of 1 Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED cards with S7’s name on it, but when the Specialist scanned the QR code, the card belonged to an unknown person. 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 on 9/18/2025, at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 11 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. The Specialist observed 1 of 1 Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED cards with S7’s name on it, but when the Specialist scanned the QR code, the card belonged to an unknown person. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Rule 1723.F. From a complaint.

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C.1.: Based on record review on 9/18/2025, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that information regarding food allergies and special diets of children was posted in the food preparation area. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1919.C. From a complaint.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-D. Based on record review/interview at 1:00 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’s training expired 7/11/2025 and S2’s training expired 7/29/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A. Based on record review/interviews at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for children accurately reflected the children on the center premises at all times. There were 15 children, ages 3 to 6-years-old, which were not signed out for a field trip. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review/interview at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for staff accurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at all times. S2, S9 and S10 were not signed out when they left to go on a field trip. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1507.B.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on record review/interview at 2:45 p.m., S2 failed to have written authorization signed and dated by the parent to secure emergency medical treatment for 10 of 10 children. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the child to staff ratio was met at all times. The Specialist observed S7 supervising 8 children, all 1-years-old, there needed to be one additional staff present to meet ratio. This was corrected at 12:45 p.m., when S3 entered the classroom.”

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

Eating Practices

“1907.B.1.-4.: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S7 failed to ensure the feet of 7 children, all 1-years-old, rested comfortably while sitting at the feeding table. The Specialist observed there was no foot rest to prevent the children’s feet from dangling while seated at the table. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1907-B.1.-4.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1.2.: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S7 failed to ensure the manufacturers restraint devices were available when the equipment is occupied by children. The Specialist observed 5 out of 8 chairs at the feeding table missing straps and 4 out of 8 chairs at the blue feeding table missing straps. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E. Based on record review/interview at 3:45 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that tornado drills were conducted at least once in the months of March, April, and May. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1921.E.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Apparatus or Equipment

“Finding: 1907.A.1: Based on interview/observations at 4:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the manufacturer’s restraint devices are available when equipment is occupied by children. Specialist observed 6 of 8 chairs without safety restraints. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Strings and Cords - Based on observations 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all strings and cords were inaccessible to children under age 4. Specialist observed the following: Three and Four year old room: 2 lamps, on top of desks against the walls, with hanging cords plugged into the wall outlets accessible to children. This was not corrected. Two year old room: 1 blue radio, with a hanging cord, plugged in to the wall outlet against the back wall accessible to children. This was corrected.”

Rule 1901.M.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P. Staff personal belongings - Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure staff personal belongings were inaccessible to children. Specialist observed a black purse in the 1- year-old room in reaching distance of the children on a shelf against the wall near the computers. This was not corrected.”

Rule 1901.P.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1: Based on interview/observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the manufacturer’s restraint devices are available when equipment is occupied by children. S1 stated the chairs are used periodically during story time. Specialist observed 7 of 8 chairs without safety restraints. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review/interviews at 10:30 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that included the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements, eating and sleeping patterns of C2 (7- months-old), C3 (ten-months-old) and C4 (6-months-old). This was not corrected.”

Rule 1911.E.

Health Services - Observation

“Based on observation/interview, S1 failed to ensure all children are observed and documentation is completed when something is observed upon arrival to the center. There were no observations/explanations documented on any children in attendance during the inspection. This was not corrected.”

Rule 1915.A.

Supervision Participation

“1713.E.F. Based on observations at approximately 3:00 p.m., while supervising a group of children, S4, failed to devote time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and participating with the children in their activities. S4 was observed sweeping the floor while the children were participating in free play. She immediately stopped sweeping when the Specialist addressed participation.”

Rule 1713.E.&F.

Orientation Training - Transportation Staff

“1719.D. Based on interview/record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation, S5, received additional orientation training prior to assuming transportation duties. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.D.

Vehicle - First Aid Supplies

“2101.A.10: Based on observations/interview at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have the key to the vehicle so the Specialist was unable to make the determination if the first aid supplies were in the vehicle. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 2101.A.10.

Vehicle in Good Repair

“2101.A.8. Based on observation/interview at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have the key to the vehicle so the Specialist was unable to make the determination if the center’s vehicle was maintained and in good repair. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 2101.A.8.

Parental Authorization

“2103.A. Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to maintain signed parental authorization to transport a child on a regular basis for 1 of 6 children. C6, 7-years-old, failed to have the authorization. This could not be completed during the inspection.”

Rule 2103.A.

Vehicle Staff

“2103.D. Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation the driver and at least one staff person, was in the center vehicle while transporting children 7- years-old. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 2103.D.

Master Transportation Log

“2103.E.: Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation the driver or attendant was provided with a current master transportation log. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 2103.E.

Passenger Transportation Log

“2103.F. Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the driver or attendant completed passenger logs during each trip. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 2103.F.

Visual Check of Vehicle

“2107.A.1.2.: Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of completed motor vehicle passenger checks for review. This could not be completed during the inspection.”

Rule 2107.A.1.&2.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B. Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the 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 approximately 1:45 p.m., S2 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.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-D. Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., S2 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.&B. Based on record review at approximately 2:15 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 2 of 6 staff, S4 and S6, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.