St. John Berchmans Early Childhood Development Center

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103-A.5C.1.2. Based on interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On an unknown date in August of 2025, at an unknown time, S1 was notified by O1 that C1, age two-years-old, stated S7 popped her on top of her head and told C1 No! Don’t do that.”

Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observations at 9:37 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for 1-year-old children. The Specialists observed S4 caring for 9 children, ages 18-months to 2-years-old, alone. The required ratio for one-year-old children is 7 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. Ratio was met at 9:45 a.m. when S2 went into the classroom with S4.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E. From a complaint.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.B.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation of notification to the parent when the following occurred: S10 observed several scratches on C1s, age three-years-old, neck and placed a bandaid on C1s neck. The incident occurred on 5/7/2025 at 4:00 p.m. There was no documentation of parental notification.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C. Based on record review/ interviews on at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to notify the LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of being made aware of the following allegation: S2 stated on 01/06/2025, awareness of a former employee sending an email out to parents that indicated staff mistreating children, including S1 whipping children with a ruler.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C. Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have required 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.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d. Based on record review at 10:04 a.m., S1 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2 had current documentation of training in medication administration. S2 administered medication to C11, age 3-years-old, on the following dates: 11/11/24-11/19/24 and 12/02/24, 12/03/24.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M. Based on observations at 9:01 a.m. S1 failed to ensure strings and cords were inaccessible to children under age 4. Specialists observed, a radio cord hanging from a wall accessible to children in Classroom 4.”

Rule 1901.M.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P.: Based on observations on 01/09/2025 at 9:01 a.m. S1 failed to ensure the personal belongings of center staff member, S6, was not accessible to children. Specialist observed S6s purse sitting on top of the table, accessible to children.”

Rule 1901.P.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on observations on at 9:02 a.m., S1 failed to have a current posted copy of ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Free of Hazards Based on observations at 9:06 a.m., S1 failed to have the indoor and outdoor area free of hazards as the Specialists observed a wall outlet in classroom 6 sticking out of the wall accessible to children. This was not corrected prior to the specialist departure.”

Rule 1903.C.

Medication Authorization - Required Container/Packaging

“1917.B.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have medication that was sent to the center in its original container and, clearly labeled with the name of the child to ensure that medication is for individual use only. Specialists observed an unlabeled inhaler in a plastic zip lock bag.”

Rule 1917.B.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.2 Based on observations at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as the Specialists observed the children eating Barbecue sandwiches, peaches, carrots and milk. The menu posted stated the lunch is tuna fish sandwich, green beans and mixed fruits and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C.Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify C2s parent and the department and DCFS within 24 hours of the incident of the following critical incident: On 9/23/2024 at 1:00 p.m., S10 observed C1, age 4-years-old, engaging in inappropriate activity with C2, age 4-years-old.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Monitoring policy for provisionally employed staff members

“1509.A.12.a.-d. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a written monitoring policy, for provisionally employed staff with incomplete CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes that is required to be posted in the center in a place visible to all parents and staff, and failed have documentation that copies were provided to each parent/legal custodian of enrolled children, center staff member and provisionally employed staff member, and/or the center did not obtain signed documentation from each that a copy of the policy has been received.”

Rule 1509.A.12.a.-d.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors, have documentation of engaging C1’s parents by written communication and/or parent conference, and providing a referral to EarlySteps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant, if appropriate.C1’s enrollment was terminated on 10/14/2024 due to out of control behaviors.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C. Based on interviews at 1:30 p.m., S10 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 9/23/2024 at 1:00 p.m., after returning from her desk in classroom 5 to stop her cellular phone from ringing, S10 observed C1, age 4-years-old, on top of C2, age 4-years-old, with C2’s dress pushed up exposing C2’s stomach area in classroom 6, that shared a common doorway. C1 was observed moving inappropriately on top of C2.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes from the Department

“1811-D. D. Based on record review at 1:10 p.m., S1 failed to have a log, either handwritten or in electronic form, or other written documentation of monitoring of provisionally-employed staff member, S9 (DOH 8/12/24). S9 was on premises 9/18/2024, 9/19/2024, 9/20/2024, 9/23/2024, and 9/24/2024. S9 became eligible on 9/25/2024.”

Rule 1811-D.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.5.C.1. Based on record review/interviews at 3:55 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of notification of the following critical incident: On 4/19/2024, time unknown, O2 informed S1 there was an allegation of suspected child abuse involving C2 (a three-year-old). Time and date of the allegation is unknown. S1 stated she would submit the critical incident report to the Department by the end of day.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“Based on record review at 2:29 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s visitor’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect when a Visitor was on the child care premises. The Specialist observed O3 in a classroom, however there is no documentation of O3’s arrival at the center. S1 also failed to have documentation of O2’s arrival and departure time at the center on 4/19/2024. S1 stated O2 arrived at 1:15 p.m. on 4/19/2024.”

Rule 1507.E.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.i. Based on observations at 1:30 p.m., though the center has a behavior management policy, S3 (DOH 8/15/16) failed to follow the policy, as S3 used a prohibited method of discipline of physical/corporal punishment. On 4/15/2024 at 10:28 a.m., S3 aggressively moved and slapped C1s hand as she placed C1s face mask on her ear, then pushed C1 on the right side of her hand, and simultaneously pushed C1s left arm steering C1 to go/move away.”

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

Orientation Training

“1719.B.C. Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S15 (DOH 10/5/2023), staff, completed the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter Training, and the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3. S1 stated she will have S15 re-take the trainings by the end of week.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A. Based on record review at 12:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department, as 4 of 11 staff, S1, S7, S13, and S15, do not have documentation of this certification. S1 stated they will take the training by 5/10/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 12:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department, as 4 of 11 staff, S1, S7, S13, and S15, do not have documentation of this certification. S1 stated they will take the training by 5/10/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A. Based on record review at 11:31 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 15 staff, S3 and S4, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S3’s training expired on 3/3/2024, and S4’s training expired on 2/27/2024. S1 stated she will have all staff re-take the training by the end of the week.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

Rule 1807.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.5.C.1. Based on record review/interviews at 3:55 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of notification of the following critical incident: On 4/19/2024, time unknown, O2 informed S1 there was an allegation of suspected child abuse involving C2 (a three-year-old). Time and date of the allegation is unknown.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review at 2:29 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s visitor’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect when a Visitor was on the child care premises. The Specialist observed O3 in a classroom, however there is no documentation of O3’s arrival at the center. S1 also failed to have documentation of O2’s arrival and departure time at the center on 4/19/2024.”

Rule 1507.E.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.i. Based on observations at 1:30 p.m., though the center has a behavior management policy, S3 (DOH 8/15/16) failed to follow the policy, as S3 used a prohibited method of discipline of physical/corporal punishment. On 4/15/2024 at 10:28 a.m., S3 aggressively moved and slapped C1s hand as she placed C1s face mask on her ear, then pushed C1 on the right side of her hand, and simultaneously pushed C1s left arm steering C1 to go/move away.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A. Based on record review at 12:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department, as 4 of 11 staff, S1, S7, S13, and S15, do not have documentation of this certification. S1 stated they will take the training by 5/10/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 12:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department, as 4 of 11 staff, S1, S7, S13, and S15, do not have documentation of this certification. S1 stated they will take the training by 5/10/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A. Based on record review at 11:31 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 15 staff, S3 and S4, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S3’s training expired on 3/3/2024, and S4’s training expired on 2/27/2024. S1 stated she will have all staff re-take the training by the end of the week.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

Rule 1807.C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C. Based on record at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S15 (DOH 10/5/2023) completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on record review at 11:45 a.m, S1 failed to have documentation that S6 (DOH 8/18/23) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. Specialist observed S6 caring for 10 children, ages 4 years old alone. S14 went into the classroom at 12:30 pm to ensure S6 was no alone with children.”

Rule 1723.F.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A. Based on record review at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1 stated S5’s training will be scheduled within two weeks.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 12:32 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S1 stated S5’s training will be scheduled within two weeks.”

Rule 1723.C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A. Based on record review at 12:17 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of an explanation from the parent and/or child, when something is observed upon a child’s arrival to the center for the following: - On 1/31/2023, a child had a scratch on the nose. - On 1/30/2023, a child had a little scratch on the nose. -On 1/27/2023, a child had a small mark between the left eye and nose.”

Rule 1915.A.