Merryhill School - Foothills

101229(a)(1) · The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time..Supervision shall include visual observation.

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101216.3(a) · TEACHER-CHILD RATIO There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. Director Natasa Zivkovic stated she is hiring additional staff and has given LPA Owens a hand written schedule of all staff start times and assigned classrooms; Implemented immediately. She will have an all staff meeting to discuss ratios.

the facility has been out of ratio in the mornings during drop off times leaving one teacher with more than 12 children on more than one occasion. This is an immediate risk to children Director was informed if deficiency is not corrected by due date a civil penalty may be assessed. LIC9224 was given & explained to Director/Principal at time of inspection

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101223(a)(3) · PERSONAL RIGHTS To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Director stated she will have a meeting with staff in small groups and also an all staff meeting to discuss the facility policy about personal rights and ratios, She will send LPA Owens a sign in sheet of

interviews indicated that staff has handled children in a rough manner by grabbing/ yanking children by the arm and yelling at day care children. This is an immediate risk to children employee signature on or before the poc date.

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