591-1-1-.29(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge to report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

During a complaint investigation conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined that on March 23, 2022, a five- year-old child was left alone on a center vehicle for an undetermined length of time. This incident was not reported to the Department within twenty-four hours as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. requires that the driver or other designated person shall immediately document in writing, with a check or other mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist each time a child enters and exits the vehicle. The driver or other designated staff person shall document in writing with a different mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist who was not present on the vehicle for any reason. An explanation shall be documented in writing whenever a child is transported to a field trip site but is not present on the return trip to the Center.

During a complaint investigation conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined that on March 23, 2022, it was documented on the passenger checklist that at 7:23 a.m., a five-year-old child was dropped off at an elementary school, however, the five-year-old child did not exit the vehicle at the elementary school. The vehicle returned to the center at 8:20 a.m. Staff discovered the child had been left on the vehicle when at an undetermined time, the child arrived at the front door of the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. requires that the first check be conducted immediately upon unloading the last child at any location including, but not limited to, a field trip destination, arrival at the Center, and the last stop during transportation to home or school. The responsible person on the vehicle shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle’s interior; sign the passenger transportation checklist (s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle; and give the passenger transportation checklist(s) to the second designated Staff person.

During a complaint investigation conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined that on March 23, 2022, it was documented on the passenger checklist that the driver completed a first check of the center vehicle, however, a five- year-old child was left on the vehicle. Staff discovered the child had been left on the vehicle when at an undetermined time, the child arrived at the front door of the center. 6. Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. Requires that the second designated Staff person conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle’s interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check. During a complaint investigation conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined that on March 23, 2022, it was documented on the passenger checklist that a member of management completed a second check of the center vehicle, however, a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle. Staff discovered the child had been left on the vehicle when at an undetermined time, the child arrived at the front door of the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During a complaint investigation follow up visit conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined based on observation that the staff person in the 3L classroom left the room multiple times to answer the front door at pick up time. The staff person in the 4L classroom would stand in the doorway of the door connecting the two rooms watching both classes.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During a complaint investigation conducted on March 28, 2022, it was determined that on March 23, 2022, at 8:20 a.m., a five-year-old child was left unattended on a center vehicle for an undetermined length of time after the vehicle returned to the center from routine school drop off. Staff discovered the child had been left on the vehicle when the child arrived at the front door of the center. The child was then transported to school and arrived at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) requires any Center that provides any type of transportation to obtain two (2) hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each person responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children. The training shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the transportation rules, a review of approved transportation forms and procedures, and instruction on the usage and completion of the forms and procedures. This training may be counted as part of the annual training requirements for Staff.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 20, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation of staff records that Staff #1 did not have the current two hours of training on file.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) requires any Center that provides any type of transportation to obtain two (2) hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each person responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children. The training shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the transportation rules, a review of approved transportation forms and procedures, and instruction on the usage and completion of the forms and procedures. This training may be counted as part of the annual training requirements for Staff.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on January 27, 2023 ; It was determined that on March 23, 2022, two drivers providing transportation did not have two clock hours of state-approved transportation training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.