Cathy’s Daycare Center, Inc.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711. A.B.D.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6 infants, with S13. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. The ratio was corrected when an infant was transitioned to S14 and S15’s classroom.”

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

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919. H. Based on interviews, on 5/27/2026 at approximately 3:00 p.m., S15 propped a bottle on a blanket to feed C1, three-months-old, while seated in a floor swing.”

Rule 1919.H. From a complaint.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.: Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies and chemicals, failed to be kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed 2 containers of Lysol Wipes and a bottle of Professional Nail Polish Remover in an unlocked bathroom cabinet accessible to 9, three-year-old, children in S9’s classroom. This was corrected prior the Specialist exiting the center.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D.: Based on observation at 09:33 a.m., S11 failed to have a written authorization from a physician available for 2 of 5 infants, as required for the infants to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialists observed C1, seven-months-old, and C2, three-months-old, asleep in floor swing. S11 corrected and placed the infants in crib.”

Rule 1909.D.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.4.5.C.1.2.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 09/03/2025, via text message, S17 alleged on unknown dates and times some of the childcare center staff, used corporal punishment and foul language to discipline children (unknown children). The Specialist was unable to validate this allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711. A.B.D.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio forchildren of the following ages: 8 children, one-years-old, with S9. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. The ratio was corrected when S7 went into the classroom.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on observation/record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 14 staff, S13, on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2 scheduled training for 03/10/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on observation/record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 14 staff, S13, on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S2 scheduled training for 03/10/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Based on record review at 10:25 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that 13 of 14 staff, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2024.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review, S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S12 failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.F.

Apparatus or Equipment

“The manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be use when children were in feeding tables in two different classrooms. Specialist observed in S7’s classroom six 1-year-olds in the feeding table not strapped in and seven 1-2 year olds in S6’s classroom not strapped in. Specialist also observed an infant in S4’s classroom not strapped into an infants swing.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Food Service and Nutrition - Choking Hazards

“Children under the age of 4 were served meat that was too large to be swallowed whole, which is implicated in choking incidents. Specialist observed in the 1-year-old classroom as well as in the 2-3-year old classrooms pieces of sausage that were approximately 2-3 inches in length on children’s plates while they were eating. Teachers in each room cut the sausage into bite size pieces before Specialist left the room.”

Rule 1919.D.2.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D.&G.: Based on observation/record review at approximately 1:25 p.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: seven children age 10 months (1) - 1-year-old (6) with 1 staff, S6. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. C1, 10 month old, was moved back to the infant room at 1:25 p.m., correcting ratio in the room.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation at approximately 10:20 a.m., S6 failed to supervise children at all times. Specialist walked into S6’s classroom where seven children (C1-C7), ages 10 months old to 1-year-olds were left unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time. S6 returned to the classroom with a bowl of food stating she had gone to get a child some food.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.