Kribs 2 Kollege

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 LS POI Follow Up conducted on July 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on the Consultant's observation that a wooden fence plank was broken on the far back side center left of the toddler and two-year-old playground and a 5 and one-half inch by 20 inch gap was present.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on March 9, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a free standing fence post next to the fence on the right hand side of Main B playground and a five inch gap was present. Further, there was a fence panel that was unattached at the top of the panel on the right side of the Main B playground towards the end nearest to the road and there was an exposed nail. Also, there was an exposed screw on the fourth fence panel from the right that was next to the road.

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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 Follow Up conducted on April 19, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a free standing fence post next to the fence on the right hand side of Main B playground and a five inch gap was present. Further, there was a fence panel that was unattached at the top of the panel on the right side of the Main B playground towards the end nearest to the road and there was an exposed nail.

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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 June 30, 2022 ; It was determined that on April 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., watchful oversight was not provided when a five-year-old child was left on a center vehicle alone and unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time when the driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle and took their food and personal belongings into the center and left the child unattended and unsupervised on the vehicle. A parent picking up their child retrieved the child and returned them to center staff. 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 LS POI Follow Up conducted on July 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that on July 20, 2022, a child walked out of the one and two-year-old classroom into the hall and was unsupervised by staff for approximately 30 seconds. 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 meal times and shall be seated within an arm¶s length away from children thirty- six (36) months of age and younger.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on April 19, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that two-year-old children were left in Room D without adult supervision while the staff member took a break. 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 a Complaint Closure conducted on June 30, 2022 ; It was determined that on April 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., watchful oversight was not provided when a five-year-old child was left on a center vehicle alone and unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time when the driver of the vehicle exited the vehicle and took their food and personal belongings into the center and left the child unattended and unsupervised on the vehicle. A parent picking up their child retrieved the child and returned them to center staff. 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 LS POI Follow Up conducted on July 20, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that on July 20, 2022, a child walked out of the one and two-year-old classroom into the hall and was unsupervised by staff for approximately 30 seconds. 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 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. AND

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

During an incident investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., watchful oversight was not provided when a five-year-old child was left on a center vehicle unattended and unsupervised for an undetermined period of time between one and 27 minutes. Another child alerted a parent that the five-year- old child was on the vehicle. That parent retrieved the five-year-old child from the vehicle and carried the child to the front door of the center and released the child to center staff.

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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 24 hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in 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; and fire; any structural disaster; and any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the center failed to report an incident to the Department when a five-year-old child was left on the center’s transportation vehicle for an undetermined period of time between one and 27 minutes.

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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 an investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, center staff erroneously completed the checklist to indicate all children had exited the vehicle when a five-year-old child remained on the vehicle, asleep. As a result, a five-year-old child was left unsupervised on a center vehicle following an unscheduled and unauthorized trip to McDonald’s when the child had fallen asleep on the vehicle following routine transportation from the child’s elementary school. The Staff marked the child as exiting the vehicle, but this was a false mark as the child did not exit the vehicle until the child was found by a parent after staff exited the vehicle and had gone into the center, leaving the child alone on the vehicle for an undetermined amount of time. Additionally, three children were marked as being absent, however records indicated that the children were present.

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

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, center staff did not complete the first check of the vehicle immediately upon unloading after a vehicle returned to the center as required. As a result, a five-year- old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for an undetermined period of time between one and 27 minutes.

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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 conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle's interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, center staff did not complete the second check of a vehicle immediately upon the completion of a first check of a vehicle as required. As a result, a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for an undetermined period of time between one and 27 minutes.

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591-1-1-.36(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(6) requires that 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 an investigation, it was determined that on April 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., center staff failed to obtain parent authorization when a driver drove the center vehicle to get food and a five-year-old child was on the vehicle. The child was transported to another location other than the designated drop off location without the parent’s authorization.

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