Wilcox Academy at SUNO

Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

“1509.A.1.: Based on record review/interviews on 11:30 p.m., although a mandated reporter, S20 (DOH 3/17/2026), failed to report abuse of a child to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline. On 5/7/2026, at 10:30 a.m., S20 observed S26 grab C1, age 2-years-old, by the hair to stop him from running in the indoor play area.”

Rule 1509.A.1.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.b.: Based on record review and interview at 12:15 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S26 (DOH 10/14/2024), used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age 2-years-old, was subject to physical discipline. On 5/7/2026, at 10:30 a.m., S26 grabbed C1 by the hair to stop him from running in the indoor play area. S26 was terminated from the center on 5/8/2026.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.A.4.5.C.1.2. Based interviews and record review at 12:52 p.m., S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incidents: On 01-29-2026, S32 was heard using shut up to children and was terminated due to using inappropriate tones with children on the same date. This incident was not reported in LDOE, DCFS, or the parents of the children in the classroom.”

Rule 1103-A-E. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B: Based on record review and interview, on 04-08-2026 at 1:35 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for S7, S14,and S16, to include the time of arrival and departure. S7, S14, and S16, were present during the licensing visit on 04-08-2028, and were not signed in or out on that date or any other dates.”

Rule 1507.B. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Student Trainees and Mentors

“1507.D: On 04-08-2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for S18 to include the student’s first and last name, school affiliation, date of visit, and arrival and departure times. S18 was present during the licensing visit on 04-08-2026 and was not signed in or out for that date or any other date.”

Rule 1507.D. From a complaint.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.: Behavior Management Policy : Based on record review and interviews on 04-09-2026 at 12:52 p.m., S32 (DOH 12-03-2021) used a prohibited method of discipline as children were subject to verbal abuse. On 01-29-2026, O2 stated she heard S32 tell the children that she was with in the hallway to shut up. S32 was terminated on 01-29-2026.”

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

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D: On 04-08-2026 at 11:04 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for 1-year-old-children. The Specialists observed S25 leave S24 in the classroom with nine 1 to 2-year-old children to retrieve lunch. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. S24 returned to the classroom at 11:05 a.m. to satisfy ratio.”

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

Supervision Participation

“1713.E.: On 04-08-2026 at 10:31 a.m., while supervising a group of children, S9 failed to devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. The Specialists observed S9 sitting in the classroom’s outdoor area with the door propped open with her back against the black rails on her phone and while the children were crawling in and out of the classroom (from indoor to outdoor).”

Rule 1713.E.&F. From a complaint.

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

“1807.B: Based on record review on 04-08-2026 at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of determination of eligibility available for S16 and S29 on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. S16 and S29 have current CCCBC’s and are listed on another center license number affiliated with this center.”

Rule 1807.B. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C. Based on interview/record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the Parent of the following critical incident: On 2/3/2025, S13 was doing a bathroom break, C1, age three-years-old, was getting undressed. C3, age three-years-old, touched C1 on her private area. S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of the incident. The incident happened at 2:50 p.m. and the parent was notified at 4:00 p.m.”

Rule 1103.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 1 of 22 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S5 failed to complete the skills session within 90 days of taking the course on 03/20/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Health Services - Parental Notification

Rule 1915.B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S10 (DOH 10/7/2024) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The specialist observed S10 caring for 6 one-year-old children alone. This was corrected by S10 and S11 combining their 2 classes into one class.”

Rule 1723.F.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B. Based on record review at 3:40 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 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. S8 (DOH 8/19/2024), S9 ( DOH 8/5/2024), and S6 (5/6/2024) failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 12/16/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 3:41 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 16 staff on the premises and accessible to children, have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S8 (DOH 8/19/2024), S9 ( DOH 8/5/2024), and S6 (5/6/2024) failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 12/16/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on record review at 1:52 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S15 (DOH 10/14/2024) and S11 (DOH 10/14/2024) had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR before having sole responsibility of children. The Specialist observed S15 supervising 7 children, ages one-year-old, alone, in the classroom and S11 (DOH 10/14/2024) supervising 4 children, ages two-year-old, alone, in the classroom. This was corrected at 2:09 p.m. when S19 and S17 went in the classrooms.”

Rule 1723.F.

Non-vehicular Excursions - Minimum Child to Staff Ratio

Rule 1711.I.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B. Based on record review at 11:51 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 20 staff on the premises and accessible to children, have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S12 (DOH 6/25/2024) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 11:51 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 20 staff on the premises and accessible to children, have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S12 (DOH 6/25/2024) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on record review at 12:12 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S15 (DOH 9/25/2024), S17 (DOH 8/19/2024), and S18 (DOH 9/25/2024) had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR before having sole responsibility of children. The Specialists observed S15 supervising 6 children, ages one-year-old, alone, in the classroom. The Specialists observed S17 (DOH 8/19/2024) and S18 (DOH 9/25/2024) supervising 4 infants under one-year-old, alone, in the classroom. This was corrected at 1:07 p.m.”

Rule 1723.F.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review/interviews/observation on 7/18/2024 at 10:38 am , although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S8 (DOH 3/1/2023) used a prohibited method of discipline verbal abuse on 7/17/2024 at approximately 3:40 p.m. as S8 had a physical altercation with O2, C3s mother used offensive, profane language, and made derogatory remarks about O2, in the presence of C3, age 2. S8 was terminated on 7/17/2024.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A. B.C. Based on record review/interview on 7/17/2024 at 2:33 p.m., S14 failed to have children under supervision at all times. On 7/8/2024 at 8:35 a.m., S14 (DOH 8/10/2023) turned her back on C1, seven-months-old, and C2, one-year-old. While S14s back was turned to the children, C2 walked up to C1 and placed his fingers in C1s eye, resulting in C1s eye to swell and become red. S14 was unaware of the incident until 1:20 p.m. when O1, C1s Mother inquired of C1s eye. S14 was suspended for two days.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Rule 1723.F.