A Brighter Beginning Childcare Center

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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that five one-year-old children and five two-year-old children were housed together with two three-year- old children and three children older than six-years-old in the Front Classroom on this date.

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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 Follow Up conducted on May 24, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the Building 3 Classroom had a Staff:Child Ratio of 2:31 (16 three-year-olds and 15 four-year-olds) when a Staff:Child Ratio of 3:31 was required.

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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 15 children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on August 18, 2022 ; It was determined based on observations that the Front Classroom housed 16 children when the Front Classroom was licensed for 13 children. It was further determined that the Middle Classroom housed six children when the Middle Classroom was licensed for five children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that there were six children in the Middle Classroom when it was licensed for five. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on May 24, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the Building 3 Classroom housed 31 children when it was licensed for 25. . Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the floor tile in the back right of Building 3 Classroom was missing tile with the sub floor exposed. It was also determined that the baseboard at the back right of Building 3 Classroom was peeling from the wall.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following repairs were needed: Building 3: ‡The sink in the girls bathroom was pulling away from the wall. ‡There was a hole in the back wall on the lower right side. ‡There was broken floor tile at the back right corner of the classroom. Building 2: ‡There was broken floor tile in the boys bathroom. ‡There was a hole in the front wall at the right corner by the entrance door.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the white PVC barrier on the Large Rear-Play Playground was broken and a large section was lying in the middle of the playground.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the Large Rear- Play Playground had the following equipment hazards on this date: ‡Two out of six wheels on the yellow bus play structure were cracked. ‡One out of six wheels on the yellow bus play structure was missing. ‡The red play structure with the yellow slide was rusted and had chipping paint. ‡The red merry-go-round was rusted and had chipping paint. ‡The coating on the blue picnic table was peeling with exposed rusted metal and the table was broken in one corner.

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591-1-1-.32(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6; 1 year and walking = 1:8; 2 years = 1:10; 3 years = 1:15; 4 years = 1:18; 5 years = 1:20;and 6 years and older = 1:25. A Center must establish groupings of children for care with maximum group sizes as follows: under 1 year = 12; under 18 months/not walking = 12; 1 year and walking = 16; 2 years = 20; 3 years = 30; 4 years = 36; 5 years = 40; and 6 years and older = 50.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on August 18, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a staff:child ratio of 1:11, one-year-old children in, the Front Classroom on this date. The required ratio was 2:11. 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-.32(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6; 1 year and walking = 1:8; 2 years = 1:10; 3 years = 1:15; 4 years = 1:18; 5 years = 1:20;and 6 years and older = 1:25. A Center must establish groupings of children for care with maximum group sizes as follows: under 1 year = 12; under 18 months/not walking = 12; 1 year and walking = 16; 2 years = 20; 3 years = 30; 4 years = 36; 5 years = 40; and 6 years and older = 50.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that Staff in the Front Classroom left to take children on the morning transportation route and left the Front Classroom with a Staff:child ratio of 1:10 one-year-old children when a ratio of 2:10 one-year-old children was 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-.32(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6; 1 year and walking = 1:8; 2 years = 1:10; 3 years = 1:15; 4 years = 1:18; 5 years = 1:20;and 6 years and older = 1:25. A Center must establish groupings of children for care with maximum group sizes as follows: under 1 year = 12; under 18 months/not walking = 12; 1 year and walking = 16; 2 years = 20; 3 years = 30; 4 years = 36; 5 years = 40; and 6 years and older = 50.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the Front Classroom had a Staff:Child Ratio of 1:13 one-year-olds when a Staff:Child Ratio of 2:13 one- year-olds was required.

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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 16 one year old children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 15 children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on August 18, 2022 ; It was determined based on observations that the Front Classroom housed 16 children when the Front Classroom was licensed for 13 children. It was further determined that the Middle Classroom housed six children when the Middle Classroom was licensed for five children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that there were six children in the Middle Classroom when it was licensed for five. 5. A. Rule 91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source. The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall be chosen from the following fields: child development, including discipline, guidance, nutrition, injury control and safety; health, including sanitation, disease control, cleanliness, detection and disposition of illness; child abuse and neglect, including identification and reporting, and meeting the needs of abused and/or neglected children; and business related topics, including parental communication, recordkeeping, etc.; provided however that such business related training shall be limited to no more than two (2) of the required ten (10) clock hours of training. Records of completion of such training shall be maintained, as required by these rules. During a Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of records that Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #8 did not complete the required ten clock hours of training for the 2021 calendar year. 5. B. Rule 91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source. The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall be chosen from the following fields: child development, including discipline, guidance, nutrition, injury control and safety; health, including sanitation, disease control, cleanliness, detection and disposition of illness; child abuse and neglect, including identification and reporting, and meeting the needs of abused and/or neglected children; and business related topics, including parental communication, recordkeeping, etc.; provided however that such business related training shall be limited to no more than two (2) of the required ten (10) clock hours of training. Records of completion of such training shall be maintained, as required by these rules. During a Licensing Study conducted on March 29, 2023 ; It was determined based on a review of records that Staff #7 and Staff #9 did not complete the required ten clock hours of training for the 2022 calendar year. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.32(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6; 1 year and walking = 1:8; 2 years = 1:10; 3 years = 1:15; 4 years = 1:18; 5 years = 1:20;and 6 years and older = 1:25. A Center must establish groupings of children for care with maximum group sizes as follows: under 1 year = 12; under 18 months/not walking = 12; 1 year and walking = 16; 2 years = 20; 3 years = 30; 4 years = 36; 5 years = 40; and 6 years and older = 50.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on August 18, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a staff:child ratio of 1:11, one-year-old children in, the Front Classroom on this date. The required ratio was 2:11.

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591-1-1-.32(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(1) requires the Center to maintain the required Staff:child ratios as follows: under 1 year or under 18 months if not walking = 1:6; 1 year and walking = 1:8; 2 years = 1:10; 3 years = 1:15; 4 years = 1:18; 5 years = 1:20;and 6 years and older = 1:25. A Center must establish groupings of children for care with maximum group sizes as follows: under 1 year = 12; under 18 months/not walking = 12; 1 year and walking = 16; 2 years = 20; 3 years = 30; 4 years = 36; 5 years = 40; and 6 years and older = 50.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that Staff in the Front Classroom left to take children on the morning transportation route and left the Front Classroom with a Staff:child ratio of 1:10 one-year-old children when a ratio of 2:10 one-year-old children was required.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 requires that each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there were two children asleep in cribs with loose fitting crib sheets in the Middle Classroom.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 requires that each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 20, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that four out of six crib sheets were not tight-fitting on this date in the Left Classroom. It was further determined that four out of four crib sheets were not tight-fitting with infants asleep in the Middle Classroom on this date. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 16 one year old children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 15 children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on August 18, 2022 ; It was determined based on observations that the Front Classroom housed 16 children when the Front Classroom was licensed for 13 children. It was further determined that the Middle Classroom housed six children when the Middle Classroom was licensed for five children. Exhibit "A"

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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 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022; It was determined based upon observation that a child was observed asleep in the Middle Classroom with no staff member present for approximately 45 minutes. It was further determined that Staff in the Front Classroom left children unattended to go into the Kitchen to get breakfast for children and to take infants into the Left Classroom. It was further determined that Staff in the Left Classroom allowed a three-year-old child to walk from the Front Classroom in Building 1 through the center and through the Large Rear-Play Playground to Building 3 unsupervised.

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591-1-1-.07(5) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(5) requires Center Staff to not permit children to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022; It was determined based upon observation that a child in the Front Classroom had a pacifier strap attached to their clothing. It was further determined that one child in the Middle Classroom had a pacifier strap attached to their clothing. It was also determined that two children in the Left Classroom had pacifier straps attached to their clothing.

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591-1-1-.07(5) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(5) requires Center Staff to not permit children to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022; It was determined based upon observation that a child in the Middle Classroom and a child in the Left Classroom were observed with a pacifier strap attached to their clothing on this date.

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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 15 children when the Front Classroom is licensed for 13 children.

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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022; It was determined based upon observations that the Front Classroom was observed to house 16 one year old children when the Front Classroom was licensed for 13 children. Exhibit "A" 4.A.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 24, 2021; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document two children present or absent on August 16, 2021, August 17, 2021, and August 18, 2021, when transporting children from Sue Reynolds Elementary back to the center. 4.B.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on April 27, 2022; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document one child loading the vehicle on the February 18, 2022, field trip to Golden Corral.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 17, 2022; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the load and unload of one child on the afternoon route from Jamestown Elementary to the center on August 17, 2022. Exhibit "A"

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