591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that a portion of the fencing behind the playground at the side of Building III had been damaged from a tree falling, causing the fence to sag and therefore not be maintained at 4 feet.

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591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on June 30, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that a portion of the fencing behind the playground at the side of Building III had been damaged from a tree falling, causing the fence to sag and therefore not be maintained at 4 feet.

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591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on November 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that a portion of the fencing behind the playground at the side of Building III had been damaged from a tree falling, causing the fence to sag and therefore not be maintained at 4 feet. Additionally, the gate leading to the parking lot that was located on the left front side of the playground was observed open.

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591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on March 16, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that a portion of the fencing behind the playground at the side of Building III had been damaged from a tree falling, causing the fence to sag and therefore not be maintained at 4 feet.

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591-1-1-.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(2) requires the Center maintain Staff:child ratios in mixed-age groups based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty percent of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2022 ; It was determined based observation that a ratio of 1:12 was maintained in the 1L classroom, when ten 2-year-old children and two 3-year-old children were observed with one staff. A ratio of 2:12 was required. Additionally, a ratio of 1:7 was maintained in the infant classroom (3R) when one staff was observed with three infants and four 1-year-old children. A ratio of 2:7 was required.

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591-1-1-.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(2) requires the Center maintain Staff:child ratios in mixed-age groups based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty percent of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on March 16, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that a mixed ratio of 5 one-year-old children and two infants were observed in the 3R classroom with one staff. A ratio of 2:7 was required.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on November 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the children had access to rotting wood that was accessible at the bottom of the building on the right side of the outdoor play area. Children had access to an open crawl space on the right side of the play area, and several bags of resilient surface material were observed accessible near the swings. Various debris including a ladder, an unwound water hose and a bag of fertilizer were observed accessible near the stairs right off the two-year-old classroom.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on March 16, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the children had access to rotting wood that was accessible at the bottom of the building on the right side of the outdoor play area. Children had access to an open crawl space on the right side of the play area, and several bags of resilient surface material were observed accessible near the swings. Various areas of debris, including overgrown weeds, a discarded cot and rugs were accessible to children. Additionally, a bag of fertilizer was observed accessible near the stairs right off the two-year-old classroom.

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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 Investigation Follow Up conducted on April 27, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of files that 2 of three required staff did not have current training. The training for on staff #1 was observed to be dated December 19, 2019. Furthermore staff #7 did not have current transportation training on file on this date. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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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 June 28, 2022 ; It was determined based on an investigation that center staff failed to ensure that transporting staff obtained and documented two (2) hours of state- approved or accepted biannual transportation training as required. On April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left inside a vehicle for five to six hours. During an investigation conducted at the center on April 27, 2022, a review of documentation revealed that the staff person responsible for transporting the victim child did not have the biannual transportation training on file for review. Center staff confirmed that the transporter did not obtain the two (2) hours of training as required. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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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 Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on March 16, 2023 ; It was determined based on the observation of staff records that current training was not maintained on file for Staff #1 and Staff # 7. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall 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 childcare 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. AND

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591-1-1-.07(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(4) requires the Center to have a written plan which outlines how emergency medical services will be obtained, including place(s) the child will be taken for emergency care. When a medical emergency arises involving a child, the Center Staff shall seek prompt emergency medical treatment and provide any certified or licensed emergency medical persons with immediate access to the child.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, and a review of records, it was determined that center staff failed to seek prompt emergency medical treatment and immediate access to a child as required. On April 25, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m. a three-year-old child was left alone in a vehicle for five to six hours and was found unresponsive by center staff at approximately 2:00 p.m. The staff member failed to contact emergency services and instead the center staff attempted to revive the child but eventually drove the child to receive professional medical care. The child was deprived professional medical treatment for approximately one hour before professionals gained access to the child.

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591-1-1-.36(10) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(10) requires that a child shall never be left unattended in a vehicle.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. It was determined that based on investigative findings which included interviews, statements and a review of records, a three-year-old child was left alone in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours by center staff when center staff transported the three-year-old child to a different unauthorized location. Prior to reaching the authorized destination, center staff made an unauthorized stop, left the vehicle while leaving the child inside for an extensive period of time. After discovering the child unresponsive following the four- five hours, center staff drove the child to receive professional medical attention and did not contact emergency medical services for assistance. 2. Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(a) Vehicle Safety Check requires vehicles used for transporting children shall be maintained as follows: Annual Safety Check. Each vehicle shall have a satisfactory annual safety check, completed by a trained individual, of at least: tires, headlights, horn, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, brakes, suspension, exhaust system, steering, windows, windshields and windshield wipers. A copy of a standard inspection report used by the Department, or an equivalent shall be kept in the Center or on the vehicle and should include evidence of any repairs and/or replacements that were identified as needed on the inspection report. During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. A review of records revealed that the vehicle used for transporting children did not maintain a copy of the satisfactory annual safety check completed by a trained individual at the center or on the vehicle as required. 3. Rule 591-1-1-.36(6) Parental Authorization requires for routine transportation provided by the Center or on behalf of the Center, the child's Parent(s) must provide written authorization for the transportation and specify routine pick-up location, routine pick-up time, routine delivery location, routine delivery time and the name of any person authorized to receive the child. Exhibit “A” During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. A review of records revealed that the center did not obtain written authorization for transportation and specify the routine pick-up location, routine pick-up time, routine delivery location, routine delivery time and the name of any person authorized to receive the child, when a three- year-old child was transported in an unauthorized vehicle and taken to an unauthorized location.

591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) requires that Child Care Learning Centers that provide any type of transportation shall obtain two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each Staff 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. (a) The Director and each Staff person who is responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children shall complete two (2) clock hours of state- approved or state-accepted transportation training on or before June 30, 2015, and at least every two years thereafter. (b) Effective July 1, 2015, the Director and each Staff person who will be responsible for or participate in the transportation of children shall have completed two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training prior to assuming any duties related to the transportation of children and at least every two years thereafter.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. A review of records revealed that the Center staff responsible for transporting the victim child did not have the required biannual training. The child required professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2 · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2 requires that the second designated Staff person shall 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 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 closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. A review of records revealed that the second designated staff person failed to ensure that a check of the vehicle was conducted immediately upon completion of the first check. Based on a review of records and staff statements, a second check was not conducted physically or by telephone as required.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(a) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(a) requires that center and passenger information for each vehicle used to transport children shall contain current information including the full names of all children to be transported, and each child's pick- up location, pick-up time, delivery location, alternate delivery location if a Parent is not at home and name of person authorized to receive each child. In addition, the vehicle shall contain current information identifying the Center's name and telephone number and the name of the driver of the vehicle.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined that a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for five to six hours. On April 25, 2022, a review of records and staff interviews revealed that the Center did not obtain parental authorization to transport a child to an alternate location. Center staff confirmed that the required passenger information for the transporter's personal vehicle did not contain the documentation needed to transport children to any location on the day of the incident or the day of the investigation. Exhibit “A”

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)(1) requires that the first check shall 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 closure on June 28, 2022, and a review of records, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that a first check be conducted immediately upon unloading the last child at any location as required. On April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for five to six hours. Center staff admitted to not completing the first check and was unable to produce the required checklist to confirm that the entire vehicle was visually inspected, and all children had exited the vehicle.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(b) requires that emergency medical information record must be maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency medical information record for each child shall include a listing of the child's full name, date of birth, allergies, special medical needs and conditions, current prescribed medications that the child is required to take on a daily basis for a chronic condition, the name and telephone number of the child's doctor, the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area where the Center is located and the telephone numbers where the Parents can be reached.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, and a review of records, it was determined that an emergency medical information record was not maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. On April 25, 2022, a three-year- old was transported from the center to the personal residence of a Center staff. The victim child was left alone in the vehicle for five to six hours and found unresponsive by the transporting staff. Staff interviews and staff statements confirmed that the transporting staff called the center to obtain emergency medical information for the three-year-old child. Additionally, staff confirmed that emergency medical documentation was not maintained in the vehicle used to transport the victim child on the day of the incident or on April 27, 2022, the day of the investigation.

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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 closure on June 28, 2022, and a review of records, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that center staff immediately documented in writing with a check, mark, or other symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist. On April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for five to six hours and center staff could not provide the passenger transportation checklist indicating all child passengers transported on the day of the incident. Center staff confirmed that the required checklist was not available and had not been used to transport children in the center staff’s personal vehicle. Exhibit “A”

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591-1-1-.36(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(6) requires that parental authorization for routine transportation provided by the Center or on behalf of the Center, the child’s Parent(s) must provide written authorization for the transportation and specify routine pick-up location, routine pick-up time, routine delivery location, routine delivery time and the name of any person authorized to receive the child.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, and a review of records, it was determined that the center failed to obtain parent authorization for routine transportation by or on behalf of the Center. The investigation revealed that the center did not obtain written verification to provide transportation for a three-year-old child using center staff’s personal vehicle. Center staff admitted that the required documentation to transport the child was not available in the child’s file on the day of the incident or on the date of the investigation. On April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for five to six hours and center staff could not provide the written parental authorization.

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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 t o closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined that the center failed to report to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day that a child in care was hospitalized due to being left in a vehicle as required. On April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for five to six hours. Upon discovering the child in the vehicle, a staff member drove the child to the hospital where the child received professional medical attention and required hospitalization. A review of records confirmed that the center did not report the incident to the department.

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591-1-1-.29(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(4) requires that within twenty-four (24) hours or on the next work day that the Center knows or reasonably should know that there has been an arrest or change in the Comprehensive Records Check Determination of any Director or Employee or the Fingerprint Records Check Determination for any Provisional Employee, the Director or designated person -in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department the incident and the name of any such Director, Employee or Provisional Employee.

During a complaint closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined that the center failed to report an arrest of any director or employee within twenty-four (24) hours as required. On April 27, 2022, a center staff was arrested for cruelty to children in the second degree after leaving a three-year-old child in a vehicle for five to six hours. Based on a review of records during the investigation, it was confirmed that the center staff had been arrested and determined to have a change in the Comprehensive Records Check Determination as a result of the arrest and failed to report this to the Department. Exhibit “A” Repeat Rule Violations 14A.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall 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 childcare 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 closure on June 28, 2022, it was determined based on investigative findings that on April 25, 2022, a three-year-old child was left in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours. It was determined that based on investigative findings which included interviews, statements and a review of records, a three-year-old child was left alone in a vehicle for approximately five to six hours by center staff when center staff transported the three-year-old child to a different unauthorized location. Prior to reaching the authorized destination, center staff made an unauthorized stop, left the vehicle while leaving the child inside for an extensive period of time. After discovering the child unresponsive following the five to six hours, center staff drove the child to receive professional medical attention and did not contact emergency medical services for assistance. 14B.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall 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 childcare 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 closure on February 2, 2022, it was determined that a three-year-old child sustained a cut to the gum and lip while in care on January 25, 2022. Staff could not determine how or when the injuries occurred but noticed the injuries at the end of the day prior to pick up. The child did not require any medical attention. 15A.

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591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(3)(a-b) requires that Child Care Learning Centers that provide any type of transportation shall obtain two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each Staff 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. (a) The Director and each Staff person who is responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children shall complete two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training on or before June 30, 2015, and at least every two years thereafter. (b) Effective July 1, 2015, the Director and each Staff person who will be responsible for or participate in the transportation of children shall have completed two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training prior to assuming any duties related to the transportation of children and at least every two years thereafter.

During a complaint investigation follow up visit on April 27, 2022, it was determined based on a review of files that two of three required staff did not have current training. The training for on staff #1 was observed to be dated December 19, 2019. Furthermore staff #7 did not have current transportation training on file on this date. 16A.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2 · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2 requires that the second designated Staff person shall 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 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 follow up visit completed on April 27, 2022, it was determined based on a review of records that the center had transportation forms for the week of April 25, 2022 through April 29, 2022, without a signature of the second check of the vehicle for morning routes. On Tuesday, April 25, 2022 children transported to Woodson YMCA were provided transportation evidenced by the signature for the first check, without a signature for the morning for a second check as required. Additionally, a child was observed on a transportation log for Boyd Elementary that was not marked as absent or have a mark for load and unload as required. Exhibit “A”

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