AP- Estherwood Head Start Center

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.C.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to maintain all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation in the LDOE electronic system. The Specialist reviewed the LDOE electronic system and observed the required information failed to be included for S3, S4, S5, and S6.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.-C. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to submit documentation in the LDOE electronic system by September 30, 2026, that 5 of 8 staff (S1, S3, S4, S5, and S6) completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1 and August 31 of the current calendar year.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observation at 1 p.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed the following hazards that were accessible to 15 children, ages 3-years-old and 4-years-old: 3 metal poles, approximately 6 inches in length, extending out of the fenced area around air conditioner units; an air conditioner unit on the side of the building accessible to the children from the steps to enter and exit the building; an unstable metal awning which failed to be anchored to the ground.”

Rule 1903.C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on observation on 5/9/2024, at 1:32 p.m., although the childcare center has a behavior management policy prohibiting corporal punishment, S2 used this method of discipline. Specialist observed S2 yank C1’s, three-years-old, upper arm to move her to retrieve her shoe from under a chair.”

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

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., the children’s records failed have date of admission noted in 10 of 10, C1-C10, cumulative files. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707.A.1.2.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., the childcare center failed to have an on-site full time qualified Director or Director Designee at the center from 2/7/2024 to 4/29/2024.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., there failed to be an application/staff information form for S3 and S6, to include their name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment and reason for leaving (if applicable). Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., there failed to be a personnel file for S3 and S6 maintained at the center with a copy of a state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., 1 of 5 staff, S5, failed to complete the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2023.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff

“1807.B.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 12 p.m., the early learning center failed to have documentation of S3, S7, and S8’s CCCBC-Based Determination of Eligibility on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. Corrected during inspection.”

Rule 1807.B.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on record review on 5/9/2024, at 2:15 p.m., the completed evacuation pack failed to contain an emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children and diapers for children who are not toilet trained. Diapers added to the pack during inspection.”

Rule 1921.C.