18-06 · Bedding and Linens

Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Floor mats must be at least one inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Mats must not be torn or broken. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed mats that were broken in several classrooms Technical Assistance was given by Licensing Specialist (LS) to the staff responsible

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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Technical assistance has been given to the Director. Director was advised to have the staff members complete the training

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Staff members noted on the supplemental page did complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance has been given to the Director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day the training begins. Director was advised to have the staff member complete the training

Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) . Staff members noted on the supplemental who started training more than 12 months ago have not completed the Introduction Courses

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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.