Cornerstone Learning Center

Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

“1509.A.1.: Based on interviews on 10/2/2026, at 9 a.m., although mandated reporters, staff failed to report an allegation or suspicion of abuse/neglect of a child to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline. During interviews, staff stated they have observed children be mistreated by other staff on multiple occasions (dates unknown) at the center. The observation of abuse/neglect was not reported by the staff who witnessed it.”

Rule 1509.A.1.

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Awake Children

“1911.D.: Based on interviews on 10/2/2026, at 9:30 a.m., O2, 3-year-old, regularly remains seated in a high chair for extended periods of time, longer than 30 consecutive minutes.”

Rule 1911.D.

Transportation - Supervision

Rule 2101.A.4.

Passenger Transportation Log

“2103.F.: Based on record review and interviews on 10/2/2026, at 10 a.m., although the center’s passenger transportation log was completed by S13, the information failed to be accurate. The log documented that on 10/1/2026, C1, 6-year-old, was dropped off at school at 8:10 a.m.; however, C1 was asleep and was left on the van until approximately 10:44 a.m.”

Rule 2103.F.

Visual Check of Vehicle

“2107.A.1.&2.: Based on record review and interviews on 10/2/2026, at 11 a.m., although S13 documented she completed a visual check of the center’s vehicle after her morning route on 10/1/2026, at 8:22 a.m., she failed to physically walk through the vehicle and inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats, and in all enclosed spaces and recesses in the interior of the vehicle. C1, 6-year-old, was left on the vehicle for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, from 8:22 a.m. - 10:44 a.m. S13 was suspended until further notice.”

Rule 2107.A.1.&2.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

Rule 1103-A-E.

Supervision

“1713.B.: Based on observation at 9:41 a.m., children failed to be under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed C1, 3-year-old, unsupervised in the center’s office. C1 remained unsupervised until S1 returned to the office at 9:42 a.m.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff have current certification in CPR and Pediatric First Aid through approved by the Department within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S3 (DOH:4/20/2026) with sole responsibility of 11 children, ages 3-years-old. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center. A class has been scheduled for 5/5/2026.”

Rule 1723.F.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.: Based on observations at 10 a.m., S1 failed to keep items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies and chemicals, in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed 3 cans of disinfectant spray, 2 spray bottles of cleaner, and a container of disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet and accessable to 7 children, age 1-year-old, in S11’s classroom. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.????”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Food Service and Nutrition - Choking Hazards

“1919.D.2. Based on observation at 9:50 a.m., S10 failed to ensure children under age 4 were not served food implicated in choking incidents. The Specialist observed 7 children, ages 2-years-old, eating hard pretzels in S10’s classroom. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center.”

Rule 1919.D.2.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.

Outdoor - Enclosed

Rule 1903.E.5.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., the center’s cribs failed to be free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib. The Specialist observed two children in cribs with loose blankets and one child in a crib with a loose blanket and a pillow. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping

“1909.B.: Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., infants failed to be placed on their backs for sleeping as the specialist observed S4 place C1, five-month-old, on his stomach in the crib. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1909.B.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H.: Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., the Specialist observed two infants with a propped bottle. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1919.H.

Provisional Status for Child Care Purposes

“1804.A.B.: Provisional Status for Child Care Purposes: Based on record review at 10 a.m., S1 failed to have a log, either handwritten or in electronic form, or other written documentation of monitoring of provisionally-employed staff member, S7 (DOH: 8/20/2024) from 8/21/2024 - 9/5/2024. S1 stated she assigned S7 a monitor each day she was present at the center, but was unaware a monitoring log needed to be completed.”

Rule 1804.A.&B.

Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping

“1909.B.: Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping: Based on observations at 9:30 a.m., infants failed to be placed on their backs for sleeping as the specialist observed S5 place C1, three-month-old, on his stomach in the crib. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1909.B.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D.: Infants - Car Seats: Based on observations at 9:30 a.m., written authorization from a physician failed to be available for 2 of 3 infants as required for infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. During the walk-through, the specialist observed two infants sleeping in bouncer chairs. This was corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1909.D.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G.: Pacifier Attached: Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., pacifiers were attached to three children. This was corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1911.G.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Behavior Management Policy: Based on record review/interviews at 10 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, S13 (DOH: 5/22/2024 ) used a prohibited method of discipline as she grabbed C1, age 1, by the right upper arm and yelled at her to stop throwing blocks (date/time unknown). C1 is still enrolled at the center; S13 was terminated on 7/25/2024.”

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review at 9 a.m., the center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as 5 of 13 staff present at the center failed to be signed in on the attendance log. S1 corrected prior to Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1507.B.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on record review/interviews at 10 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, S15 (DOH: 4/27/2022), used a prohibited method of discipline. On 5/8/2024, at the instruction of S14 (DOH: 4/25/20222), S15 placed C1 and C2, both age 3, into a storage closet for approximately 5 seconds due to them failing to listen and misbehaving during nap time. S14 and S15 were both terminated on 5/8/2024; C1 and C2 are still enrolled at the center.”

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.