Sassy’s Childcare & Learning Academy

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., strings and cords were accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed a swing cord and two speaker cords in S5’s classroom, which were accessible to 5 children, age 3 months through 10 months. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1901.M.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1. Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., the manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be in use when equipment was occupied by children in S5’s classroom. The Specialist observed the following: C1, 9-month-old, seated in the feeding chair and the manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be in use; C2, 8-month-old, seated in a bouncer and the manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be in use; C3, 10-month-old, seated in a bouncer and the manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be in use. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S5 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children has current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S15, DOH: 12/5/2024, failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S5 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to children has current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S15, DOH: 12/5/2024, failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“Based on record review at 11 a.m., 1 of 1 children’s records, C1, failed to contain a Child’s Information Form.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“Based on record review at 11 a.m., all children’s records lacked a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Child to Staff Ratio

“Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for the following group of children: 14 children, ages 1-to-9-years, with 1 staff, S7. The required number of staff for this group of children is: 2 staff. S1 corrected and had another staff, S3, join the group prior to Specialist leaving.”

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

Supervision

“Based on observations at 1 p.m., children failed to be under supervision at all times as a group of five 1-year-olds were left alone in a classroom during nap time. S1 corrected and instructed S7 to supervise the children.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 11 a.m., S4 (DOH: 3/8/2024) and S5 (3/4/2024) 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.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

“Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department failed to be obtained for S4 (DOH: 3/8/2024) and S5 (DOH: 3/4/2024), prior to being present at the center or performing services. S4 and S5’s CCCBC-based determination status was “in progress” as of 3/25/2024. Both staff left the center around 1 p.m.”

Rule 1807.B.