Atelier Kids, LLC

15-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. This is the third violation of the same kind

During the routine inspection, children were observed eating in a room intended for 9, but there were 15 present

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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19-02 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. This is the Third Violation of the same type

During the routine inspection, the LS observes the children napping close to each other and the furniture not maintaining A minimum distance of 18'' as per CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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11-06 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " F. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; d) Exposing a child to extremes temperature; e) Rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head. 2. Isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised. 3. Binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; 4. Using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; 5. Toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; 6. Any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; 7. Any abuse or maltreatment of a child; 8. Abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; 9. Placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons."

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 26, 2024, showed (KR) employed physical punishment by restraining or limiting the movement of one child during naptime in the Yoga Room. This was done by placing the leg, in a V-shape, on one child. She was also seen with a child between her legs under a blanket. Children were observed lifting their heads in attempts to adjust their body during the technique of personnel. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by terminating (KR)

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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15-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child."

LS video footage from November 26, 2024, revealed that there were 11 children present in a Yoga room, above the licensed capacity of 9. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection after the completion of sleeping procedures

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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19-02 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 26, 2024, showed that the provider failed to provide the required 18-inches of separation requirements during naptime. Provider was observed during naptime procedure; 3 children were placed in huddle in the corner of the Yoga Room

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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19-05 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements. "

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 26, 2024, in the Yoga Room, showed exit area was not clear posing multiple safety risk. A child was seen laying directly in front of an exit door, along with four other items in the path. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection, by removing items per LS request

Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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19-05 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements. "

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 20, 2024, in the Yoga Room, showed exit area was not clear posing multiple safety risk. Four items were seen placed directly in front of an exit door. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection, by removing items per LS request

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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11-06 · Child Discipline

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 20, 2024, showed that (KR) employed physical punishment by restraining or limiting the movement of one or more children during naptime. This was done by placing the leg, or at times both legs in a V-shape, on multiple children during this period. Children were observed lifting their heads in attempts to adjust their body during the technique of personnel. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection by assigning (KR) to other duties away from the children in care. Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " F. The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap, food, spices, or foreign substances; d) Exposing a child to extremes temperature; e) Rough or harsh handling of children, including but not limited to: lifting or jerking by one or both arms; pushing; forcing or restricting movement; lifting or moving by grasping clothing; covering a childs head. 2. Isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, play area, or any other area where the child cannot be seen or supervised. 3. Binding, tying or restrict movement, or taping the mouth; 4. Using or withholding food or beverages as a punishment; 5. Toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child; 6. Any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, isolating, or corrupting a child; 7. Any abuse or maltreatment of a child; 8. Abusive, profane, or sarcastic language or verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks in front of the child or about the child or childs family; 9. Placing a child in a crib/portable crib for a time-out or for disciplinary reasons."

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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15-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook " Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child."

LS video footage from November 20, 2024, revealed that there were 16 children present in a Yoga room, which is licensed for a capacity of 9

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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19-02 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook "A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. "

The video footage observed by LS, dated November 20, 2024, showed that the provider failed to provide the required 18-inches of separation requirements during naptime

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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39-03 · Technical assistance was provided per CCF handbook" All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur."

According to the statements given by (KR), an incident took place on November 20, 2024, during naptime, in which (LD) hit his head against the wall. Personnel (KR) admitted to informing legal guardian/parent of the incident on November 21, 2024, however, failed to create an incident report the day of incident. Provider was able to correct at the time of inspection, due to child is no longer enrolled at the facility

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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