Henning Memorial United Methodist Childcare

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

Rule 1103-A-E.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on interviews at 12 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, C1 (2-years-old) was subjected to prohibited methods of discipline by S16 (DOH: 05/26/2026). Per staff interviews, on 7/30/2026, S16 grabbed and slapped C1’s upper left arm and pulled his hair to remove him from a bicycle. S16 was terminated effective 8/13/2026.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F: Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff have current certification in CPR and pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S8 (DOH: 07/27/2026) with sole responsibilty of 3 infants.”

Rule 1723.F.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5.: Based on observation and record review at 10 a.m., the number of children using a room was exceeded based on the 35 square feet per child requirement. The Specialist observed S5 and S6 with 16 children present in a classrrom that can accommodate 12 children. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A. Based on record review at 12:15 p.m.,S2 failed to ensure, the daily attendance log for children failed to include the time of departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance records from 8/1/2024 through present, and observed the following: the departure time was missing 3 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released was missing 4 times.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A. Based on record review at 10 a.m., the daily attendance log for children failed to include the time of departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance records from 12/2/2024 through 12/23/2024, and observed the following: the departure time was missing 7 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released was missing 9 times.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A. Based on observation and record review at 8:15 a.m., the center’s daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 58 children were present and 54 children were signed in on the log. This issue was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center.”

Rule 1507.A.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on record review and interviews at 11:15 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, on 10/9/2024, around 2:30 p.m., S19 (DOH 6/17/2024 ) used a prohibited method of discipline, corporal punishment, when she popped C1, 1-year-old, on the mouth as he attempted to bite another child. S19 was terminated 10/9/2024.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C. Based on record review and interview at 1:45 p.m., S4 failed to immediately notify the parents of the following critical incident: On 6/18/2024 at 11:21:55 a.m., C1 (2-year-old), C2 (2-year-old), and C3 (3-year-old) exited the center and ran into the prayer garden. S2 (Date of Hire 6/27/2023) ran outside after the children and brought them back into the center. O1 was notified of the incident at 12:35 p.m. O2 was notified of the incident at 12:40 p.m. O3 was notified of the incident at 2:45 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.