(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 met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and children, the facility failed to comply with the Personal Rights regulation. Children appeared hot and uncomfortable, with moist faces and signs of irritability which posed a potential health, safety or personal risk to persons in care.
101216.2 (e) Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidence by: The former preschool/director was allowing an unqualified teacher's aide alone in the classroom with up to 15 children at one time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
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The former preschool/director was allowing an unqualified teacher's aide alone in the classroom with up to 15 children at one time. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights. Each child shall be free from corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the facility surveillance video footage and interviews it was determined on 02/06/2025, a staff handled the day care children in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the clients in care.
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Based on the facility surveillance video footage and interviews it was determined on 02/06/2025, a staff handled the day care children in a rough manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the clients in care.
101238.2(d)(1) Outdoor Activity Space The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the licensees admittance and the LPA's observation. It was determined the temporary fencing around the off-limit area on the playground was not in good repair before allowing children access. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Based on the licensees admittance and the LPA's observation. It was determined the temporary fencing around the off-limit area on the playground was not in good repair before allowing children access. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
101238.2 (d)(2) Outdoor Activity Space. Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on licensees acknowledgment and the facility playground tour. On 11/07/2024, LPA Hood and the licensee observed an off-limit area that was not made inaccessible to the children in care. This area contained two metal poles, cement brick This is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on licensees acknowledgment and the facility playground tour. On 11/07/2024, LPA Hood and the licensee observed an off-limit area that was not made inaccessible to the children in care. This area contained two metal poles, cement brick This is a potential health & safety risk to children in care.