(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it has been determined that a staff person grabbed children by the wrist, withheld food, squeezed children's arms which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not as evidenced by: Based on interviews it was determined that a child was able to run out of the facility, down the street, and cross the street by themselves, which poses an immediate risk to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights to the children in care.
(d) Upon the occurrence... a report shall be made... within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following:(C)Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews it was determined that a child ran away multiple times on undisclosed dates and the incidents were not reported to CCL which poses a potential Health, Safety, and Personal Rights Risk to children in care.
Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties - (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review it was determined that this facility has not had a Director since December 31, 2022. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, or Personal Rights of the children in care.