Plan to Correct

Program changed the lock on the gates, and the staff now go another way to throw the center trash away. Program has a signs on the gate to make sure they get closed. Program talked to the teachers and staff about outside time being where the children can be reached at all times.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Plan to Correct

We are reinforcing our no cell phone policy by implementing a fine for staff. If they are caught with their cell phone, Program has purchased a cell phone lockers and require lock all cell phones or prohibit them from the building.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(c) - Non-job related. do not participate in personal activities that may interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or electronic device use.

Plan to Correct

Program has terminated the staff member. Program states that they will have a mandatory class for "Behavior and Guidance with children." Program states that the class will be completed by April 4th, 2025. Management will ensure that staff are using appropriate behavior and guidance at all times.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

Program self-reported the non-compliance on 3/18/25 and the individual involved was immediately terminated. She is prohibited from entering the facility and banned indefinitely for further employment with our company. We will review the licensing regulations for inappropriate discipline with each staff member. We will review the realistic expectations of the child's behavior based on the age of the children and that the staff understand what is expected for the children to do at their age.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(D) - demonstrate realistic expectations for behavior based on children's age, abilities, and needs; and