George Washington Carver Early Learning Center

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 2:00 p.m., S33, S34, and S36 failed to ensure restricted foods identified by the parent was served to a child with allergies or special diets. On 4/14/2026, at 9:00 a.m., C1, 3-years-old, was served French toast sticks containing eggs. C1’s information form indicated that C1 is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, and fish.”

Rule 1919.C.

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C. Based on record review and interviews on 3/5/2026, at 12:05 p.m., S25 and S5 failed to ensure all children were supervised at all times. On 3/2/2026, S25 and S5 left C1, 4-years-old, alone inside the classroom unsupervised at 10:59 a.m. C1 was discovered by S25 at 11:22 a.m. C1 was unsupervised for 23 minutes. S25 was suspended for 1 day and received a formal write-up.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.C.1.2 Based on record review on 12/09/2025, at 4:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 12/05/2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., S1 was notified by a parent alleging that S35 hit her child, C1, age three -years-old.The Specialist was unable to validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Orientation Training

“1719.B. Based on observations on 12/09/2025, at 12:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S40 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training and within seven days of the first day present at the center. S40’s first day present at the center was 10/01/2025, but the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training was completed on 10/17/2025 and the LDE Key Training Module 1 was completed on 10/27/2025.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.&B. Based on records reviewed on 12/09/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S51 (DOH 08/01/2024) annually completed the online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on observations on 12/09/2025, at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to ensure a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was obtained for each visitor, independent contractor, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. The specialist observed O3 in the cafeteria eating in the same area as the children.”

Rule 1807.C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.1. Based on record review on 12/09/2025, at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S40 (first day on premises 10/01/2025) while performing services at the center when children are present. S40 was present on 10/01/2025. S40 became eligible on 10/02/2025.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.B. Based on interview on 12/10/2025 at 3:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of incident occurring on an unknown date and time involving C1, age three-years-old, sitting in an ant pile, being stripped down in the playground and allowed to continue playing in the playground in his shirt, pull up, socks and shoes.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.&B. Based on interviews on 12/10/2025, at 2:07 p.m., S1 failed to ensure proper storage of snack bags. S20 placed a snack bag provided by the Second Harvest in C1’s backpack that was spoiled with maggots, and flies.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Transportation - Contract to Provide Transportation

“2101.A.15. Based on record review on 12/09/2025, at 4:00 p.m. S1 failed to maintain a copy of the written contract for transportation that includes an express provision stating that the contractor shall comply with all state laws and regulations, as amended, regarding motor vehicles, including but not limited to seat belts and child restraints.”

Rule 2101.A.15.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.C.3. Based interviews/record review at 1:40 p.m., S2 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of the following critical incidents: On 3/21/2025, O1, C1s mother, indicated C1, age five-years-old, was mishandled by S36 (DOH 1/5/2023). She stated S36 forcefully pushed C1s head downO1 reported the incident to S1 Director on site. The center provided a follow-up call to O1 on 3/24/2025. S2 notified the Department on 4/11/2025.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-B.1.Based on record review and interviews on at 01/28/2025 at 1:34 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the parent of the following critical incident: On 01/28/2025, at 11:00 a.m., C1, age 3-years-old, was left alone in the classroom when the other students left for the cafeteria. S26, Custodian, found C1 alone in the classroom at 11:11 a.m. and escorted C1 to the cafeteria, where his Classroom Teachers, S2 and S3, were. C1 was not harmed or upset. O1 was notified of the critical incident at 12:51 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C. Based on record review/interviews on 01/28/205, at 1:33 p.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 01/28/2025 at 11:00 a.m., while in transition to go the cafeteria, C1, age 3-years-old, was left alone in the classroom for 11 minutes. S26 retrieved C1 from the classroom at 11:11 a.m.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review/interviews at 12:48 p.m. on 10/7/2024, S1 failed to have a daily attendance record for all visitors that included the first and last name, date of visit, arrival times, and purpose of the visit. S1 stated that a Child Welfare Specialist came to the center on 10/4/2024, but there was no documentation of first and last name, date of visit, arrival times, and purpose of the visit.”

Rule 1507.E.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.J. Based on interviews/record review at 2:27 p.m. on 10/7/2024, S4 failed to use proper lifting techniques. On 10/1/2024 at 11:45 a.m. in the outdoor play area, S4 pulled C1, age three-years-old, up off the ground by C1s left wrist. C1 then pulled away and sat back down on the ground, causing C1 to have nursemaids elbow.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 4/17/2024, S6 left C1 in a classroom alone at 10:53 a.m. At 10:55 a.m., S32 retrieved C1 from the classroom and brought C1 to S6 and the rest of the class that was down the hallway.”

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

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

“Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said determinations available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times for the following staff: S30 (DOH 8/1/19) and S51 (8/1/22). Also, S1 failed to have documentation of a current CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) available for S24 (DOH 1/12/24), prior to the individual being present in the childcare facility. S24 was present during visit, and S24’s CCCBC expired on 8/24/23. The Specialist observed S24 leave the premises at 10:30 a.m.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked on 12/13/2023 - 12/15/2023, after the last child departed to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center.”

Rule 1901.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723. A&B.: A. Based on observations/record review at 11:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on observations/record review at 11:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department.”

Rule 1723.C.