Be A Kid

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 2:15 p.m., S3 (DOH 9/16/2026) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialists observed S3 caring for 2 children, ages 3 to 7-months-old, at 1:30 p.m.”

Rule 1723.F.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.: Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S1 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1 and August 31, 2026. S1 completed the training on 12/15/2025.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Orientation Training

“1719.C.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S2 (Date of Hire 3/27/2026) completed the LDE Key Orientation Modules 2 and 3 within thirty days of date of hire. S2 completed the LDE Key Orientation Modules 2 and 3 on 5/4/2026.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713.A.: Based on interviews at 12:15 p.m., S5 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 9/19/2025, at unknown time, C1, age 7- months-old, tipped over onto the ground, while sitting in a box, on the play yard. S5 stated she noticed C1 had fallen after 1 minute of him falling and picked him up.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C. From a complaint.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5.: Based on observation at 10:02 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards. The specialist observed the play yard gate open allowing access to the street. S1 immediately closed and locked the gate.”

Rule 1903.E.5. From a complaint.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.: Based on interviews at 12:15 p.m., S2 and S5 failed to use proper lifting techniques on 9/19/2025, with C1, age 7-months-old, and C2, age one-year-old. S2 stated she grabbed C2 by his shorts, carried him across the play yard, lifted C2 by his legs, flipped him over onto her lap, and grabbed C2 by his bib and shirt and brought him toward her. S5 stated she lifted C1 by his right arm and placed him in her lap. S1 stated S2 and S5 will be given a written reprimand.”

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

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 2:20 p.m., S1 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.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observations at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s cribs were free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib as evidence by 2 infants in the cribs had loose blankets on while sleeping.”

Rule 1907.E.2.