Joyful Journey Early Learning Center

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A-9.: Based on observation at 9:30 a.m. S3 did not follow the Electronic Devices Policy, as children under the age of 2 are not allowed to use electronic devices, including but not limited to television, movies, games, videos, computers, and handheld electronics. The Specialist observed 2 children aged 6 months and 11 months allowed to view video programming.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m. S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff members present and working on the premises received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed that S3 (First Day Present at the center 09/04/2026) had not completed Mandated Reporter Training.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review and interview at 10:45 a.. S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each staff member or employee prior to the person being present at the center. The Specialist observed S3, a paid adult staff member, present and working alone with children aged 6 months to 2 years old.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 11:15 a.m. S1 failed to document that an end-of-day check was conducted of the entire center and play yard after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left at the center. The Specialist observed documentation that the last end-of-day check was completed on 06/29/2026.”

Rule 1901.C.

Orientation Training

“1719A-C: .: Based on the record review/interview of staff files on 10/03/2025 at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff members, S1 and S2, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training within the first seven calendar days present at the center provided by DCFS annually.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723. A..B.: Based on the record review/interview, at 11:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current CPR certification. Current certification is through BLS.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723. C: Based on the record review/interview, at 11:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current certification in Pediatric First Aid.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A-C.Based on the record review at 10:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration and at least one staff member on the premises during the hours of operation. The Specialist observed that there were no medication administration certificates for S1 and S2 for the initial visit.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Telephones and Emergency Numbers

“1901.A.1-3.: Based on the interview at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to have a dedicated working phone, with a number dedicated to the center, that is capable of incoming and outgoing calls, and shall be readily available at the center at all times.”

Rule 1901.A.1.-3.