Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was present caring for children without a background check. A background check was submitted for the caregiver during the inspection, and the caregiver was no longer in charge of children.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: A child on the allergy list does not have the required allergy medication.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: A caregiver had an expiration date of 8/2025.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: The operation was not able to provide the trainings for four caregivers.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: There was a child that was unsupervised in the operation.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report that a child was unsupervised.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a child was found unsupervised in the hallway outside the classroom.

Corrected Jan 9, 2025, verified by the state Jan 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).