Many Elementary School

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards. The Specialist observed the following: - In S5, and S11’s classroom, storage containers were stacked along the bathroom wall and on top of a cabinet in the bathroom. This is a tipping hazard. This could not be corrected during the inspection. - On the playground, there was an orange traffic cone in a toy bin containing standing water and a large crack along the backside of the plastic caterpillar structure. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

“1103. A-C: Based on record review/interview at approximately 2:30 p.m., on 5/7/2024, S1 failed to report the following critical incident immediately to the parents of C1, 4-years-old, and within 24 hours to the Department and Child Welfare: S11 reported to S12 on the afternoon of 4/22/2024, during naptime, S6 informed her she was about to upset C1 and rolled him off his nap mat, onto the floor, because he refused to get up S11 stated C1 was at the table trying to get his afternoon snack and S6 snatched him from the table, flipped him out of the chair, picked him up by one arm, carried him by his abdomen, and did not allow him to eat his afternoon snack. This could not be corrected. Based on record review/interview at approximately 1:00 p.m., on 5/8/2024, S1 failed to report the following critical incident immediately to the parents of C1, C2, C3 and C4 all 4-years-old, after being provided the allegations in writing on 4/24/2024 from S11, and within 24 hours to the Department and Child Welfare: -On 3/27/2024, S11 stated S6 said her class is too chaotic and she had the worst group out of all the pre-K3 after breakfast, because the children did not brush their teeth. -On 3/27/2024, S11 stated C1 started quietly whining. S11 went over to comfort him. S6 then went over and took C1 from S11 and stated she was not dealing with him and that she had dealt with him since August, and she was tired of him. -On 4/8/2024, S11 stated S6 said it should not make her day that C1 is not coming to school, but it does. -On 4/9/2024, S11 stated she went to fix C2s headband and S6 stated aloud, she does not like touching the childrens hair, because they could have lice.-On 4/22/2024, S11 stated the children were in centers and S6 instructed the children to clean up. C1 was still looking at the magnetic shapes and had one in his hand. S6 went over and snatched it from him, threw it in the box, and yelled verbal insults. -On 4/22/2024, S11 stated while outside, S6 threatened to use physical punishment on C3 for taking her jacket off. -On 4/24/2024, S11 stated S6 stated she wanted to strangle C3 and C4 because they know she could not say anything because S1 was in the classroom. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

“1509. A.8.a. b.i.ii.vi.: Based on interview at approximately 1:00 p.m. on 5/8/2024, although the center has implemented a Behavior Management Policy prohibiting children from being subjected to physical punishment, verbal abuse, and being deprived of food or beverages. S6 used the methods on C1 C3, 4-years-old, on the following dates:- On 3/27/2024, S6 stated her class is too chaotic and she has the worst group out of all the pre-K3 after breakfast, because the children did not brush their teeth. -On 3/27/2024, S6 stated C1 started to quietly whining, S11 went over to comfort him. S6 then went over and took C1 from S11 and stated she was not dealing with him and that she had dealt with him since August and she was tired of him. -On 4/8/2024, S6 stated it should not make her day that C1, is not coming to school but it does. -On 4/22/2024, S6 stated she instructed the children to clean up. C1 was still looking at the magnetic shapes and had one in his hand. S6 went over, snatched it from him, threw it in the box and yelled verbal assaults. -On 4/22/2024, S6 stated she told S11 she was about to upset C1 and rolled him off his nap mat, onto the floor, because he refused to get up. She also refused C1 his snack and juice because he did not get up on time.-On 4/22/2024, S6 threatened to use physical punishment on C3, 4-years-old, for taking off her jacket on the playground. S6 was terminated on 5/8/2024.-On 4/24/2024, S6 threatened to strangle C3 and C4 because they were taking advantage of her because S1 was in the classroom. S6 was terminated on 5/8/2024. C1, C2, C3, and C4 are still enrolled in the center as of 5/8/2024.”

“1807.C: Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m. on 5/7/2024, S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) available for 3 of 15 staff, prior to the individual(s) being present in the childcare facility. -S11s date of hire is 3/26/2024 she did not receive an eligible CCCBC determination until 4/23/2024. S11 worked in the center without a CCCBC on 3/27/2024, 4/8/2024, 4/9/2024, 4/11/2024, 4/16/2024, 4/17/2024, 4/19/2024, and 4/22/2024.-S5s date of hire is 5/6/2024, she did not receive an eligible CCCBC determination until 5/8/2024. S1 stated S5s first day at the center was 5/6/2024 and also worked on 5/7/2024. -S15s date of hire is 11/6/2023, she did not receive an eligible CCCBC de/termination until 11/13/2023. S15 worked in the center without a CCCBC on 11/7/2023, 11/8/2024, 11/9/2023, and 11/10/2023.This could not be corrected during the inspection.”