The Success Learning Academy (Flat Shoals)

591-1-1-.06(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.06(4) requires a Center first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, to have the bathroom area fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system and requires Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms to ensure there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the exhaust fan in classroom F-2R was not working.

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591-1-1-.06(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.06(4) requires a Center first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, to have the bathroom area fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system and requires Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms to ensure there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the exhaust fan in classroom F-2R was not working. Director could not provide consultant with any proof of a work order being submitted to fix the exhaust fan.

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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 August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation in classroom B-2L, there were rodent droppings in the storage closet near the sleeping mats. It was also observed in classroom B-2L that the ceiling appeared to have black mold. Water marks could be seen throughout the ceiling, and there were spider webs located in the back right corner. It was further observed that the bathrooms in classrooms A-1L, B-2L, E-3R, and F-2R had a large amount of dust covering the exhaust fans.

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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 POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation in classroom B-2L, water marks could be seen throughout the ceiling, and there were spider webs located in the back right corner. It was further observed that the bathrooms in classrooms A-1L, and B-2L had dust covering the exhaust fans.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the gate at the A front playground was wobbly and not stable when being opened and closed. It was also observed that the wires connecting to the gate were detached from the pole and torn. It was also observed that the wires on the fence located at the back right of playground A front had an opening measuring six inches across that lead to the woods.

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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 October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the gate at the A front playground was wobbly and not stable when being opened and closed. It was also observed that the wires connecting to the gate were torn and detached from the pole.The gate wires were also detached from the ground and bent. Consultant also observed the back gate located next to the front entrance door was opened while children were playing.

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591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. requires teachers and lead caregivers to meet minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records that staff #7 who is listed as a lead teacher with a hire date of 08/25/2023 did not have the academic requirements to qualify as lead caregiver.

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591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. requires teachers and lead caregivers to meet minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records that staff #8 who is listed as a lead teacher with a hire date of 08/25/2023, was observed caring for children and did not have the academic requirements to qualify as lead caregiver. The Director provided consultant with a professional learning plan that was partially filled out.

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that warm water was not available for use in classrooms C-3L, D-4R and G-1R. 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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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that there was no working warm water in classrooms A-1L, B-2L, E-3R, and F-2R. 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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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that there was no working warm water in classroom E-3R.

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591-1-1-.24(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.24(1) requires the center to maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records that there was no personnel file for staff #8.

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591-1-1-.24(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.24(1) requires the center to maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records that there was no personnel file for staff #8. Per the director there was still no file made for the staff member.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the center to assure continuing resilience.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation under the climber on the preschool playground and swing, the resilient surface measured 2 inches and not the required 6 inches. 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-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the center to assure continuing resilience.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the swings was less than an inch on playground A when six inches 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-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the center to assure continuing resilience.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the swings was less than an inch on playground A when six inches was required.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records and observation that staff #7 and #8 were observed preparing and serving food and did not have four clock hours of training in food preparation.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on October 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on review of records and observation that staff #9 and #11who are listed as the cooks, did not have their four clock hours of training in food preparation. The director could not provide Consultant with any proof of training. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that warm water was not available for use in classrooms C-3L, D-4R and G-1R.

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that there was no working warm water in classrooms A-1L, B-2L, E-3R, and F-2R.

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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 January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that small pieces of glass were located near the stairs going up to classroom 4R.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that Playground A had three large active ant beds in the middle of the grass facing the portables. It was also observed that there was another active ant bed in the corner of the entrance gate.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the center to assure continuing resilience.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation under the climber on the preschool playground and swing, the resilient surface measured 2 inches and not the required 6 inches.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the center to assure continuing resilience.

During a Licensing Study conducted on August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the swings was less than an inch on playground A when six inches 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 Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on January 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation classroom F had a licensed capacity of 14 and was observed to have 15 three-year- old children present.

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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 August 20, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that classroom A-1L had a licensed capacity of 15 and was observed to have 18 children ranging from infants to three-year-olds present. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.36(7)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(b) requires that an emergency medical information record 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on January 18, 2023 ; It was determined based on review of transportation files that the center did not have emergency medical information for children that are being transported.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(b) requires that an emergency medical information record 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 conducted on August 15, 2023 ; It was determined based on review of transportation forms for the week of August 7, 2023, that the center did not have an emergency medical form for a child that was transported from S. Lewis Elementary School back to the center.

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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 January 18, 2023 ; It was determined based on review of transportation files that for the months of September, October, November, and December 2022, the center was missing several load and unload checks as required.

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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 conducted on August 15, 2023 ; It was determined based on review of transportation forms that on August 7, 2023, the center did not have a child marked for loading or unloading during transportation from S. Lewis Elementary School to the center for after-school care. Exhibit "A"

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