Kids on the Way Learning Center

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.C.: Based on record review at approximately 2:45 p.m., S1 failed to have all current staff S7, S13, S20, and S23, maintained in the LDOE electronic system, Edlink. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 2 of 25 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S17 (D.O.H. 10/2/2023) and S25 (D.O.H 5/12/2025) failed to have the current certification. The last date of certification for S17 was 10/31/2025, and S25 was 8/31/2026). This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 2 of 25 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S17 (D.O.H. 10/2/2023) and S25 (D.O.H. 5/12/2025) failed to have the current certification. The last date of certification for S17 was 10/31/2025, and S25 was 8/31/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S17 completed the Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1 and August 31. The last training date for S17 was 9/6/2024. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at approximately, 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the entire center and play yard were checked after the last child departed, which included the time of visual check, and signature of the staff conducting the visual check on 6/8/2026 and 8/3/2026-8/7/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.C.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Based on record review at 4:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that tornado drills were conducted in the months of March, April, May, and June, 2026. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1921.E.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that O1, O2, O3, and O4 had documentation of an information form that includes the person’s name, address and phone number, a list of duties performed while present at the center; and documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department.”

Rule 1717.A.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

Rule 1807.C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.: Based on record review on 5/20/2026 at 5:11 p.m., S1 failed to request and obtain from the department a new CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC). S1’s CCCBC expired on 5/10/2026. S2 was informed that S1 cannot be present or perform services at the center when children are present.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at approximately, 12:34 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the entire center and play yard were checked after the last child departed, which includes the date, time of visual check, and signature of the staff conducting the visual check. The end of day check was last completed on 6/6/2025.”

Rule 1901.C.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P.: Based on observation at approximately 11:08 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all classrooms did not contain personal belongings of center staff members that were accessible to children. S7 had a black purse with hanging straps, placed on the top shelf of a cubby that was accessible to children.”

Rule 1901.P.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 11:21 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the playground was free of hazards: - A little tikes yellow, blue, and brown plastic toy structure had a large crack in the hard plastic on the yellow portion. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Passenger Transportation Log

“2103.F.3.: Based on record review at approximately 11:37 a.m., S1 failed to provide completed documentation of the current passenger transportation log that included the time a child was released to the center. During the week of 5/11/2026-5/15/2026 no time of release was recorded on the passenger transportation log for any children.”

Rule 2103.F.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observation at approximately 12:30 p.m., S11 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 16 children ages 3 to 11-months-old with 3 staff. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. An additional staff person was needed. S16 went into the classroom at 12:31 p.m. and corrected the ratio.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. 2 of 15 staff, S2 & S5, failed to have certification. S14 stated S2 and S15 completed training on 2/18/2026, but have yet to receive the certification documentation. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 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. 2 of 15 staff, S2 & S5, failed to have certification. S14 stated S2 and S15 completed training on 2/18/2026, but have yet to receive the certification documentation. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.C.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Vehicle Staff

“2103.D.: Based on record review at approximately 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member in the vehicle with current certification in infant and child CPR as S2 completed a van route during the center inspection and failed to have proof of completed certification in CPR/FA. S2 certification expired on 2/28/2026. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 2103.D.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S11 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 18 children ages four to five-years-old with 1 staff. The required mixed ratio for children of this age is 17 children per 1 staff person. An additional staff person was needed. S14 moved three children out of S11’s classroom and moved them to S12 and S13’s classroom.”

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

Orientation Training

“1719.A-C.: Based on record review at approximately 1:00 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 17 staff, S17, received orientation training within seven and thirty days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S17 began working on 1/20/2026, and should have completed 7 day training on or by 1/27/2026. S17 should have completed 30 day training on or by 2/20/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.&B.: Based on record review/interview at 10:45 a.m. S2 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S4 prior to the staff working on the premises: -S4 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 11/4/2025. She worked from 11/5/2025-11/7/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/12/2025-11/14/2025, 11/17/2025-11/21/2025, 11/24/2025-11/26/2025, 12/1/2025-12/5/2025, 12/8/2025-12/12/2025, 12/15/2025, 12/22/2025-12/23/2025 without an eligible background check. S4 clocked out at 10:56 a.m. She has an appointment scheduled for 12/26/2025, at 9:00 a.m.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Vehicle - Safety Inspection

“2101.A.9.: Based on observations at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to have a current safety inspection sticker on either of the center’s two vans. The current inspection stickers expired 11/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2101.A.9.

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.B.3.: Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to notify the parents immediately of the following critical incident: On 10/2/2025, at 7:43 a.m., C1, 1-years-old, fell from a booster seat attached to a folding chair, hitting her head on the floor. The parent was not notified until 9:01 a.m. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Equipment

“1901.H.: Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S20 failed to ensure that movable equipment was secured and supported so that it did not fall or tip over. C2, 1-years-old, fell out of a booster seat attached to a folding chair. The folding chairs have been removed from the classroom and the booster seats are now placed directly on the floor.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Developmentally Appropriate Furniture

“1907.G.: Based on record review and interview at 1:30 p.m., S15 and S17 failed to ensure all furniture was developmentally appropriate. On 9/26/2025, C1, 1-years-old, fell from a chair designed for a 3-year-old. The chair was removed from the classroom and placed in the 3-year-old room.”

Rule 1907.G.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review and interview on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for children accurately reflected the children on the center’s premises at any given time. On 9/16/2025, C1, 9-years-old, was signed in to the centers After School Room at 3:12 p.m., but he did not enter the center because he was left on the centers van by S14. C1 was walked off the van by S2 at 4:14:43 p.m. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1507.A.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.B.: Based on record review on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff have completed the required minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education each anniversary year with trainers approved by the department. S2 had 9 hours, S3 had 7.5 hours, S4 had 4.5 hours, S6 had 8.5 hours, S7 had 0 hours, S17 had 10 hours, S22 had 1.5 hours, S23 had 1.5 hours and S24 had 1.5 hours. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727A: Based on record review on 9/22/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 staff, S1, S2 and S5, annually completed the online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. -S1s last training date was 7/3/2024. -S2s last training date was 7/3/2024.-S5s last training date was 7/4/2024.This was not corrected prior to Specialists departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Transportation - Supervision

Rule 2101.A.4.

Visual Check of Vehicle

Rule 2107.A.1.&2.

Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check

Rule 2107.C.

Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check

“2107.C.: Based on record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation that the driver completed the required visual passenger check made at the completion of each trip, prior to the staff member exiting the vehicle for the following days: 3/3/2025-3/7/2025, 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, 3/17/2025-3/21/2025, 3/24/225-3/28/2025, 3/31/2025-4/4/2025, 4/7/2025-4/11/2025, 4/14/2025-4/18/2025, 4/28/2025-5/2/2025, 5/5/2025-5/9/2025 and 5/12/2025-5/15/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 2107.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 18 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S12 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 7/3/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 18 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S12, failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 7/3/2024.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 18 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S12 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 7/3/2024.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“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. of staff had documentation of this certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.: Based on record review/interview on 5/9/2024 at 12:45 p.m. S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S2 prior to the staff working on the premises:-S2 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 4/15/2024. She worked from 4/16/2024-4/19/2024 and 4/22/2024-4/26/2024 without an eligible background date. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Microwave Ovens, Bottle Warming Devices, Crock Pots

“1901.I.: Based on observation/interview on 5/9/2024 at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the bottle warmer in the Crawlers classroom was placed in an area that was inaccessible to children. The bottle warmer was placed on a mini refrigerator where children could crawl and pull up on and create a tipping hazard. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.I.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Delay Seeking Care

Rule 1915.D.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.: Based on record review/interview on 5/9/2024 at 12:45 p.m. S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposed from the Department for S2 prior to the staff working on the premises:-S2 had a previous CCCBC that expired on 4/15/2024. She worked from 4/16/2024-4/19/2024 and 4/22/2024-4/26/2024 without an eligible background date. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Microwave Ovens, Bottle Warming Devices, Crock Pots

“1901.I.: Based on observation/interview on 5/9/2024 at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the bottle warmer in the Crawlers classroom was placed in an area that was inaccessible to children. The bottle warmer was placed on a mini refrigerator where children could crawl and pull up on and create a tipping hazard. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.I.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Delay Seeking Care

Rule 1915.D.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727A: Based on record review/interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that (S1, S2, S5, S10, and S17) had required online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.