Childtime Childcare #1115

591-1-1-.11(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; inflict corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child roughly; verbally abuse or humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children; use medication to discipline or control children's behavior without written medical authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent's written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom; punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children to discipline or humiliate other children; or confine a child for disciplinary purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jump seat.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on October 7, 2024, it was determined based on an investigation that on August 16, 2024, a staff member handled a two-year-old child roughly and isolated the child when they grabbed the child by the arm and placed the child at a table located in the back of the classroom as a form of discipline. It was further determined that on August 16, 2024, the same staff member handled the same child roughly when they grabbed the child by the arm as a form of discipline when the child and another child were jumping on cots, collided and one of the two-year-old children became injured. The child sustained an adult sized finger shaped bruise across their upper arm as a result of being handled roughly by the staff member.

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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 October 7, 2024, it was determined based on an investigation that on August 16, 2024, a two-year-old child was made to sit at a table alone in the back of the two-year-old classroom during lunch time. Staff were not seated within an arm’s length away from the child.

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591-1-1-.11(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; inflict corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child roughly; verbally abuse or humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children; use medication to discipline or control children's behavior without written medical authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent's written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom; punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children to discipline or humiliate other children; or confine a child for disciplinary purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jump seat.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on May 14, 2024, it was determined based on an investigation that on April 1, 2024, a staff member physically abused a one-year-old child during naptime in the 2L Toddler Classroom on this date. The staff member applied physical force in efforts of making the child go to sleep, as the staff member repeatedly slammed the child onto a cot. The staff member repeatedly pushed and held the child’s head onto the cot, and aggressively rocked and patted the child’s back. The child was forcibly thrown in the back left corner, where the child’s back was against the wall. As a result of the incident, the child received professional medical attention. The child was diagnosed with a bruise and a small hematoma to their forehead, as well as bruising to their bilateral upper arms. The staff member handled the child roughly and failed to protect the child from willful injury while at the center. 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-.11(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; inflict corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child roughly; verbally abuse of humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children; use medication to discipline or control children’s behavior without written medical authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent’s written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom; punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children to discipline or humiliate other children; or confine a child for disciplinary purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jump seat.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 1, 2024, a staff member physically abused a one-year-old child during naptime in the 2L Toddler Classroom on this date. The staff member applied physical force in efforts of making the child go to sleep, as the staff member repeatedly slammed the child onto a cot. The staff member repeatedly pushed and held the child’s head onto the cot, and aggressively rocked and patted the child’s back. The child was forcibly thrown in the back left corner of the classroom, where the child’s back was against the wall. As a result of the incident, the child received professional medical attention and sustained injuries to their head and arms. A staff member handled the child roughly and failed to protect the child from willful injury while at the center. The staff member was arrested and charged with 4 Counts of Cruelty to Child in the 1st degree. 2. Rule 591-1-1-.31(13) prohibits Center Staff from committing any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center and requires Center staff to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. During an investigation, it was determined that on April 17, 2024, a staff member was charged and arrested with first-degree cruelty to children after an incident that occurred on April 1, 2024. A staff member physically abused a one-year-old child during naptime in the 2L Toddler Classroom on this date. As a result of the incident, the child received professional medical attention and sustained injuries to their head and arms. The staff member was arrested and charged with 4 Counts of Cruelty to Child in the 1st degree.

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591-1-1-.29(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(1) requires that within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day, the Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported any suspected incidents of child abuse, neglect or deprivation to the local County Division of Family and Children Services in accordance with state law and to the Department, notifying that such a report was made.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 1, 2024, a staff member physically abused a one-year-old child during naptime in the 2L Toddler Classroom on this date. As a result of the incident, the child received professional medical attention and sustained injuries to their head and arms. The center reported the incident to the Division of Family and Children Services on April 1, 2024. The center did not report the incident and subsequent report made to the Division of Family and Children Services to The Department until April 4, 2024. The center failed to notify the Department within the required twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day as required.

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