Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

746.2403(2) · Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space

Observed infant classroom not organized as sink was full with items, changing table had items on time, and one crib in the corner with items inside. The floor space was not set up for the infants at the tiime of inspection.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

746.4751(d) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.

Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

746.4751(d) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

746.2426(a)(2) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

A 2 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncy chair. Caregiver said infant had been asleep for approximately ten minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device and placed child in a crib.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

The infant classroom was out of ratio as there were eleven children present with two caregivers; the specified age group on this day was ten months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when operation had a parent pick up one child.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

In the infant room, a multitude of staples was observed on the lower portion of the walls; some staples were coming off and accessible to children. Peeling and/or chipped paint was also observed in infant room. A door that leads to a utility/storage room was unsecured. A section of the floor, where babies were observed crawling, has broken planks that need to be repaired or replaced.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

A child was observed sitting in a bucket seat at infant feeding table without any safety straps. None of the six bucket seats had safety straps attached to the seats.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2024

746.3505(b) · Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2024

746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

745.621(a)(7) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

746.5103 · Documentation of Fire Inspection

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

746.5405 · Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing

The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

746.3407(13) · Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

At time of inspection, two restrooms used by children had bottles of cleaning materials containing bleach in an unsecured cabinet under the sink which was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.

Corrected by Sep 28, 2021

746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

The outside play equipment was observed to have a piece of rusted metal extending or protruding from the side of the equipment. Also, observed other areas of rusted and jagged edges on the play equipment which poses a sserious risk of harm or injury to children.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021