Plan to Correct

The program moved the equipment so children could not climb onto it. The program has separated the group of children into two smaller classrooms.

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

Per Director, Anita Shanklin, "Staff was removed from room - and dismissed as an employee - An all staff meeting was held to discuss proper discipline."

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

Center has a new policy: marijuana on the job site. Employees cannot use or possess marijuana products while inside or outside the center or during center hours. A copy of this policy was emailed to licensing staff on 6/14/2024.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;

Plan to Correct

Teacher was dismissed. We had training with remaining staff on behavioral management and steps to take when faced with difficult behaviors.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1) - Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include:

Plan to Correct

Same teacher was dismissed. Staff was trained on the routine of personal hygiene.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1) - Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include: