First Academy Early Learning Center

Behavior Management Policy

“1509. A.8.a.b.vii&viii Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., although the center has a behavioral management policy implemented, S2 (DOH 6/2/2008) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age 2-years-old, was subject to restraint. On 6/05/2026 at 11:21 a.m., C1 was left restrained, after the class buggy ride, in a blue stroller inside the classroom for approximately 35 minutes and restricted from active play time. S2 removed C1 after S1 questioned how long and why C1 was still in the stroller.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.A.4.5.11.B.3.Based on record review and interviews, at 10:14 a.m., S1 failed to notify the parents immediately of the following incident: On 05/21/2026 C1, age 4-years-old, woke up from nap with a long scratch on her face. C1 told S8 that S2 pinched her. S8 notified S1 at 2:30 p.m. The parent was notified at 4:30 p.m.”

Rule 1103-A-E.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review and interviews at 10:14 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for O2, to include departure time and purpose of the visit on 05/26/2026.”

Rule 1507.E.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review and interview at 10:14 a.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S2 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age 4-years-old was subjected to physical punishment. On 05/21/2026 at 11:24 a.m., the center’s video showed S2 put her hand on C1’s face and lifted her by her left arm off the floor, repositioning her on the nap mat, due to C1 not listening. Staff stated C1 woke up from nap with a long scratch on the left side of her cheek.”

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

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.J.: Based on record review on 10:14 a.m., S2 failed to lift children using proper lifting techniques. On 05/21/2026 at 11:24 a.m., the center’s video showed S2 lifted C1, age 4-years-old, off of the floor by her left arm and placed her on her mat by both arms.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.B.C.3. Based on record review and interviews on 5/08/2026, at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the parent of the following critical incident: On 5/04/2026, S1 left C1, age 1-year-old, strapped in a red buggy cart in the centers main hallway unsupervised for four minutes, from 7:46 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. A parent observed C1 alone in a cart and retrieved C1 and took her to S2’s classroom. S1 notified C1’s parent of the critical incident on 5/05/2026, at 7:50 a.m.”

Rule 1103-A-E.

Supervision

“1713.A.B. Based on observations, interviews, record review on 5/08/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 5/04/2026, S1 left C1, age 1-year-old, strapped in a red buggy cart in the centers main hallway unsupervised for four minutes, from 7:46 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. O3 observed C1 alone in a cart and retrieved C1 and took her to S2’s classroom.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C Based on record/interview, at 11:35 a.m. S1 failed to have documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. S1 stated she does not have current insurance as it has expired 11/01/2025.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G. Based on observations at 10:34 a.m., the Specialist observed a pacifier attached by a clip, to the clothing of an infant, C3 age 3-months-old, S9 removed the clip attached to C1’s clothing during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1911.G.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B. Based on record review and interviews on 02/12/2025, at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S7 (DOH 10/17/19) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review and interviews on 02/12/2025, at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S7 (DOH 10/17/19) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 11:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center on the following dates: 7/3/2024, 7/5/2024, 8/5/2024, 8/6/2024, and 8/7/2024.”

Rule 1901.C.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C. Based on interviews at 12:30 p.m. S7 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 4/8/24 at 5:15 p.m., C1, 1-year-old, walked out of S7’s classroom and was found unsupervised in the center hallway and lobby for approximately 15 seconds.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S8 (DOH 8/24/2023) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B. From a complaint.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S8 (DOH 8/24/2023) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G Based on observation at 10:37 a.m. S1 allowed a bib to be worn by a child while asleep.Specialist observed 2 infants asleep with bibs. S2 immediately removed the bibs from the infants.”

Rule 1909.G. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1, S5 and S6 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated a class has been scheduled for 3/11/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1, S5 and S6 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated a class has been scheduled for 3/11/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.