Regina Coeli Child Development Center -Robert Head Start & Early Head Start

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A. Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S3 and S4 failed to document observations when something is observed on a child upon arrival to the center. S3 stated on 01/23/2026, C1, age 1-year old, had dark marks under his eyes upon arrival.”

Rule 1915.A.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C.: Based on record review/interview on 5/19/2025, at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the department within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 5/1/2025, at 11:45 a.m., S4 reported that S14 plucked C1 on his head, while on the playground, because he told S4 to shut up. The department was notified on 5/2/2025, at 3:46 p.m. The incident was reported to Child Welfare on 5/1/2025, at 3:55 p.m.”

Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on observations/record review/interviews on 5/19/2025, at 3:00 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management policy, S14 (DOH 7/21/2022) was observed on video footage using a prohibited method of discipline on the center’s playground. C1 (two-years-old), told S4 to shut up on 5/1/2025, around 11:45 a.m., and S14 plucked him on his head. C1 placed his hand near his face, and began to cry. S4 reported the incident to S2, who was staff-in-charge on 5/1/2025. S12, S13, and S14 were terminated from their employment effective 5/5/2025 per S1.”

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

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.C. Based on record review/interview(s) on 2/13/2025, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 1/31/2025, O1 informed S1 of allegations that C1, three-years-old, was inappropriately touched in her private area by C2, three-years-old. S1 reported the incident to the Department and Child Welfare on 2/04/2025. The Specialist was unable to validate the allegation.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records

“1507.F.: Based on record review/interview(s) on 2/13/2025, at 11:45 a.m., the centers daily attendance records failed to be maintained on site for two years and available for inspection, upon request by the Specialist. Due to S1s absence, S2 was unable to gain access to retrieve staff attendance records for 1/30/2025, as requested by the Specialist.”

Rule 1507.F.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9: Based on observations and interview(s), on 2/13/2025, at 9:15 a.m., though the center has an Electronic Devices policy, S19 and S20 failed to follow the Policy as electronic devices were used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed a small hand held device in S19 and S20s classroom, showing cartoons. The device was turned off and put away prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Medication Management Training

“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. The staff person, S2, administering medication failed to have current documentation of training in medication administration completed with an approved Child Care Health Consultant. Training is required every two years and the S2’s training expired October 2023. S1 scheduled a training for 01/19/2024.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.