Beary Cherry Tree of Jeff, Inc.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.C2.: Based on record review on 9/28/2026, at 2:45 p.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of knowledge of the following critical incident : On 9/22/2026, at 3:30 p.m., a parent informed S2 that a post was made on social media indicating S29 was restraining C5 and C6, 1-year-olds, with her legs during naptime on 9/11/2026. S1 notified DCFS on 9/24/2026, at 1:43 p.m. The Specialist was able to validate the allegation. This could not be corrected.”

Rule 1103-A-E.

Rest Time Supervision

“1713.J.2.: Based on observations on 9/29/2026, at 12:14 p.m., S37 and S38 failed to ensure their view of the children was not obstructed and checked by sight by circulating among the resting children. Four children, aged 1-year-old, were observed alone in the classroom for 1 minute during nap time. S37 and S38 were on the other side of the classroom with a wall blocking their vision of the children. S37 and S38 were observed watching three children, aged 1-year-old.”

Rule 1713.J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

“1103.C2.: Based on record review on 9/28/2026, at 2:45 p.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of knowledge of the following critical incident : On 9/22/2026, at 3:30 p.m., a parent informed S2 that a post was made on social media indicating S29 was restraining C5 and C6, 1-year-olds, with her legs during naptime on 9/11/2026. S1 notified DCFS on 9/24/2026, at 1:43 p.m. The Specialist was able to validate the allegation. This could not be corrected.”

Rule 1103-A-E.

Rest Time Supervision

“1713.J.2.: Based on observations on 9/29/2026, at 12:14 p.m., S37 and S38 failed to ensure their view of the children was not obstructed and checked by sight by circulating among the resting children. Four children, aged 1-year-old, were observed alone in the classroom for 1 minute during nap time. S37 and S38 were on the other side of the classroom with a wall blocking their vision of the children. S37 and S38 were observed watching three children, aged 1-year-old.”

Rule 1713.J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Child to Staff Ratio

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

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Infants - Positioning Devices

“1909.C. Based on observations and record review on 03/23/2026, at 12:53 p.m., S1 failed to ensure a written authorization from a physician was available for an infant allowed to sleep in a high chair. The Specialist observed C3, an infant, age 10-month-old, sleeping in a high chair. S24 and S25 stated the child had been asleep for about an hour. This was corrected when the infant was moved to a crib.”

Rule 1909.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed immediately notify the parent of the following critical incident: On 11/20/2025, at 3:55 p.m., S3 picked up C1, age one-year-old, underneath both arms, and swung him to the floor, causing C1 to land on his back. S1 notified the parent on 11/21/2025 at 11:00 a.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on interviews at 10:30 a.m., although the center had a written behavior management policy implemented, S3 used a prohibited method of discipline as a child was subject to physical punishment. On 11/20/2025, at 3:55 p.m., S3 picked C1, age one-year-old, up underneath both arms, and swung him to the floor to stop C1 from following her into the closet, causing C1 to land on his back. S3 was terminated on 11/24/2025.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 49 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S12 and S15’s certification expired on 11/18/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 49 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S12 and S15’s certification expired on 11/18/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.C.2. Based on record review at 1:45 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation of immediate notification to the parent when the following occurred to a child: -On 11/7/2025 at 8:30 a.m., a child was hit in the face by a friend. Parent was contacted at 9:30 a.m. -On 11/12/2025 at 10:00 a.m., a child was bit on her cheek by another child. Parent was notified at 11:45 a.m., -On 11/13/2025 at 11:25 a.m., a child hit her chin on the play equipment. Parent was notified at 4:00 p.m.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review and interviews at 12:39 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S39 (DOH 5/12/2025) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age three-years-old, was subject to physical punishment. On 7/25/2025 at 4:15 p.m., S39 threw a block at C1. The block hit C1 in the lip, causing his lip to bleed. S39 was terminated on 7/28/20225.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S11 failed to have documentation that 1 of 55 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S34 (DOH 3/9/2023) failed to have the current certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S11 failed to have documentation that 1 of 55 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S34 (DOH 3/9/2023) failed to have current certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:45 p.m., although S1 has a behavior management policy implemented, the video footage from 3/27/2025 at 9:18 a.m. shows, during circle time S46 grabbed C1, 2-years-old, and sat her down several times. C1 continues to move around during her tantrum and around 9:18 a.m., S46 hit her on the back and side of her head.”

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

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A. Based on record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed for O4 while at the center on 09/09/2024.”

Rule 1717.A.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.J.: Based on record review/interviews on at 12:53 p.m., S39 failed to lift children using proper lifting techniques. On 09/09/2024, S39 lifted C1 (one-year-old) and C2 (one-year-old) by one arm. As a result, C1 sustained nurse maids elbow that required medical attention.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C. Based on interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident; on an unknown date during summer 2023, at an unknown time, S9 reported to S1 that S15 hit C1, age 3-years old, in the back of the head. S1 failed to notify parents of the incident.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

“1509.A.1.: Based on interviews at 11:00 a.m., Although mandated reporters, S1 failed to report allegations or suspicions of abuse to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline for the following allegation: on an unknown date during summer 2023, at an unknown time, S9 reported to S1 that S15 hit C1, age 3-years old, in the back of the head.”

Rule 1509.A.1.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s visitor’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect when a visitor was on the child care premises. There is no documentation of the departure times for the following: O1 and O2 on 3/1/2024; O1 and O3 on 3/5/2024; O3 and O5 on 2/16/2024; O4 on 2/9/2024.”

Rule 1507.E.

Orientation Training

“1719.B. Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S43 (DOH 2/19/2024) completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center, and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 stated S43 had trouble completing the training, and would finish before the end of day. Corrected at 11:55 a.m. when S43 completed the training.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Student Trainees and Mentors

“1507.D. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Student Trainees, O1, O2, O3, O4, O5, and O6 to include the student’s first and last name, school affiliation, date of visit, and arrival and departure times.”

Rule 1507.D.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Visitor’s, O7, to include first and last name, date of visit, arrival and departure times, and purpose of the visit.”

Rule 1507.E.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on records review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for O1, O2, O3, O4, O5, O6, and O7 prior to them being present at the center or performing services as evidenced. There was no paid adult staff member, not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios, who accompanied the visitors, at all times while on the center premises.”

Rule 1807.C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have an end of day check including the date, time of visual check, signature of the staff conducting the visual check.”

Rule 1901.C.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901. J. Based on observations at 10:20 a.m., S1 failed to remove items that can be harmful to children, such as medications, poisons, cleaning supplies and chemicals, and equipment, tools, knives and other potentially dangerous utensils, were not kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.