Ymca Child Development Academy

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 an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on March 15, 2024 ; It was determined based on an investigation that on December 12, 2023, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a group of children pushed over a bookshelf that fell and hit a two-year-old child on the head. Professional medical attention was obtained. 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(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 Closure conducted on July 23, 2024 ; It was determined based on an investigation that a staff member, in the Infant classroom, went into the restroom for a total of one minute and forty seconds on June 25, 2024. The volunteer was left in the classroom and was solely responsible for the children during this time, without staff supervision. 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(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 an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on December 19, 2024 ; It was determined based on an investigation that on November 14, 2024, a four-year-old child was running in a classroom, slid across the floor, and collided with furniture in the dramatic play kitchen area. Two staff members failed to provide watchful oversight as a four-year-old child was running throughout the classroom while playing in centers. One staff member faced the outside classroom door speaking to another teacher located in the hallway. The other staff member was sitting at a children¶s table using their cell phone. Staff statements revealed that the incident was not witnessed but heard. 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 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 an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on March 15, 2024 ; It was determined based on an investigation that on December 12, 2023, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a group of children pushed over a bookshelf that fell and hit a two-year-old child on the head. Professional medical attention was obtained. 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(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 Closure conducted on July 23, 2024 ; It was determined based investigative findings that a staff member, in the Infant classroom, went into the restroom for a total of one minute and forty seconds on June 25, 2024. The volunteer was left in the classroom and was solely responsible for the children during this time, without staff supervision. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.12(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over.

During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on May 13, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the following classrooms had stacked chairs which caused a potential tipping hazard on this date: ‡Main First Back Left ‡Main Middle Back Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 16, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: First Back Left Classroom ‡One pack of Parents Choice wipes that read keep out of reach of children were located inside a child¶s cubby. ‡One plastic grocery bag was located inside a child¶s cubby. ‡Two pairs of adult scissors and one adult stapler were located inside a cubby shared with the children¶s cubbies.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on May 13, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: Main First Back Left ‡A red Craftsman blower was located on the floor within the children¶s bathroom. Main Middle Back ‡A Staff member¶s black book bag was located on a child¶s table on the left side of the classroom door. ‡Four plastic grocery bags were located inside children¶s cubbies. ‡A broom and dust pan were located next to the trash can. ‡A black cabinet next to the children¶s bathroom door was unlocked with a large black trash bag and a roll of clear trash bags. ‡The children¶s bathroom had a packet of children¶s wipes accessible that read keep out of reach of children. ‡The children¶s bathroom had a plastic grocery bag containing extra plastic grocery bags accessible to children. Main Back Right ‡Two plastic grocery bags were stored within a child¶s cubby. ‡The diaper changing table was unlocked and had plastic grocery bags stored underneath that were accessible to children. Main Second Front Right ‡A plastic grocery bag was stored within a child¶s cubby. ‡A broom and dust pan were accessible to children. ‡A bottle of Ajax Ultra dish soap was located on the left side of the children¶s handwashing sink. ‡One bottle of Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant, three cans of Clorox 4 in One Disinfectant Spray, one can of Clorox Disinfecting Spray and three plastic containers of an unidentified foam soap were observed inside the cabinet of the children's handwashing sink.

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591-1-1-.12(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on March 15, 2024 ; It was determined based on a investigation that on December 12, 2023, a two-year-old child sustained head injury when a shelf fell over and hit the child on the head. Center staff failed to ensure that the classroom equipment was properly secured to prevent the equipment from being pushed over by a child. 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(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 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 an investigation, it was determined that on December 12, 2023, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight, when multiple children were climbing and pushing on a wooden bookshelf, which caused it to fall over onto a two-year-old child. The staff failed to redirect the children from climbing on the bookshelf. The child required professional medical attention for the injury.

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591-1-1-.12(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over.

It was determined based on an investigation that on December 12, 2023, a two-year-old child sustained a head injury when a shelf fell over and hit the child on the head. Center staff failed to ensure that the classroom equipment was properly secured to prevent the equipment from being pushed over by a child.

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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 Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 19, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was one pink tricycle that was rusted on the rear playground. It was further determined that there were two protruding bolts on the black barrier around the main playground equipment on the rear 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on March 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the barrier around the swings had two protruding bolts on this date. It was further determined that the barrier around the playground equipment had two protruding bolts on this date. It was also determined that there was one tricycle with torn handle bar grips on the playground on this date.

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591-1-1-.30(2)(c) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2)(c) requires that infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety- approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 19, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff in the Second Back Left Classroom allowed an infant to sleep on the floor.

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591-1-1-.30(2)(c) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2)(c) requires that infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety- approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on March 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that Center staff allowed an infant to sleep in a bouncy seat and did not immediately move the infant to a crib. Exhibit "A"

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