Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: One out of the six caregivers did not have the required annual training hours: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Caregivers did not change the child's diaper promptly as child obtained a severe rash. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-26.

• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
  Inspector's note: The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-03.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-14.
• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
  Inspector's note: The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical 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
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-20.

• Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-05.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-27.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-11.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-07-18.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-18.

• Non-critical Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-04.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-04.