2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

In a review of two staff files, two staff members (Deborah and Vanessa) were found to have TRAILS clearance letters older than five years from the letter date. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Deborah and Vanessa have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS for staff members Deborah and Vanessa with written response to Specialist. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dve1uqcQzgGrgXcupoW8iFTY40EXqRXVguaJ-UI4iko/edit#slide=id.g13ed17175

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

In a review of two staff files, Vanessa was found to be missing current documentation for a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. Correction: Within thirty calendar days of employement, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention. This training must be renewed annually. Correct immediately. Submit written verification to licensing specialist when training has been completed and documentation has been placed in employee file. Correct by 10/14/2024

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Staff file reviewed, Vanessa S. to be missing current department approved shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Obtain and update file with required department approved training. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Staff file reviewed, Vanessa S. to be missing current department approved child abuse training. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Staff file reviewed, Vanessa S. to be missing department approved Introduction to childcare health consultation training. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documenation. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 12/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.42.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Staff file reviewed, Vanessa S. to be missing current department standard precautions training. Correction: Obtain and update file with required documentation. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Classroom to have two large pump bottles of GermX, labeled "keep out of reach of children" to be accessible to children while in care. Correction: All "keep out of reach of children" items must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Submit written response to specialist. Correct by 11/17/2023

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.