It Takes A Village Academy

Strings and Cords

“1901.M. Based on observations at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to ensure strings and cords were not accessible to children under age 4. Specialists observed a computer cord hanging from a box inside a bookshelf in classroom # 2. S removed the computer cord before the specialists left out of the room.”

Rule 1901.M.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E. Based on observations at 10:50 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space had an enclosure with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialists observed 1 of 2 gates to be nonfunctioning allowing it to be pushed open.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.J. Based on observations at 10:33 a.m. and 10:36 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S3 practiced proper lifting of a child. The Specialists observed S3 lift C2, age one-year-old, by his right arm, to move him from the door entrance and at 10:36 a.m. to remove him from sitting in from of a swing.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H. Based on observations at 9:31a.m., S4 failed to hold C1, age ten-months-old while being bottle-fed. While viewing daily infant reports in Procare, S4 verified to the Specialists what time C1 had a bottle by showing a picture, sent to the parent at 9:31 a.m., that showed C1 holding her bottle while in a baby bouncer seat.”

Rule 1919.H.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919.J. Based on observations at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all bottles were labeled with the each child’s name. The Specialists observed several unlabeled bottles in the center’s refrigerator that contained substances for children in care.”

Rule 1919.J.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713 A. Based off of record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed have to have an updated City Fire Inspection from the past twelve months on file. The certificate present at the center expiration date listed is 6/30/2025.”

Rule 713.A.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.C Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1, within seven days of the first day present and LDE Key Training Module 2 and 3 within 30 calendar days at the center and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S4’s first day present at the center 4/22/25.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B. Based on observation at 9:11 a.m., S2 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for infants. The specialist observed S3, alone, with 6 children (ages 11 months to one-year-olds). The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to satisfy child to staff ratio. S2 corrected child to staff ratio at 9:12 a.m. by placing S4 in the classroom.”

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

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.D., Based on observations at 11:50 a.m., S6 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6 infants with one staff, S3. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. S3 stated S14 was in the classroom, but went to lunch at 11:30 a.m. Corrected at 11:47 a.m. when S6 walked into the classroom.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

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

“1807. B. Based on record review at 11:27 a. m., S1 failed to have documentation of an eligible CCCBC determination, on the center’s CCCBC roster, for S2 (3/14/22) and S3 (3/22/21). S2 and S3 are listed on another center’s roster. S2 stated she will add S2 and S3 onto the center’s roster before the end of the day.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901. C. Based of record review at 11:27 a. m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked on 10/20/23 and 10/23/23, after the last child departed, to ensure no child was left behind. S2 stated 19 children were present on 10/20/23, and 21 children were present on 10/23/23.”

Rule 1901.C.

Tornado Drills

“1921. E. Based on record review at 11:24 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted during the months of May and June 2023. S2 stated she will complete another tornado drill by the end of December 2023.”

Rule 1921.E.