Kiddie Kollege Kampus

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 May 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation, the fence was observed to be in need of repair in the following areas: - The gate between the 1st and 2nd building was observed to be detached from the pole and a large gap was observed at the top. - The gate on the inner barrier fence was observed to be detached from the pole between the 3rd Left and back middle playgrounds. - The wooden fence on the back center playground was observed to be in need of repair. - Multiple wooden boards were observed to be missing on the left side of the middle playground.

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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 April 9, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation, that the following areas were observed to be in need of repair: 1st Left Playground: Two gaps were observed located in the fence. One 9 1/2 inches and one 3 1/2 inches. Back Middle Playground: A very large gap from apparent tree falling through from neighbor's property. The fence poles and wire were observed to be bent, exposing sharp areas.

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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 May 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation, the following areas were observed to be in need of repair. 1st Right Playground- 1 of 4 tires were observed to be dry rotted on the yellow car and 2 play cars were observed to have broken wheels and multiple broken toys were observed. Exposed tree roots were observed throughout the outside playground and multiple swings were observed to be worn and cracked. A red rubber mat was observed on the back center playground, causing a potential tripping hazard.

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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 April 9, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present in the outdoor playgrounds, Left Playground: A cracked and broken plastic cover was observed to be hazardous on the turf area. Further, in the same area, one of the yellow swings was observed to be cracked and the wood located on the preschool deck was filled with rotten wood. Center Playground: A hole was observed to be in the raised platform and rotten wood was on threshold before turf. Further, two swing sets were observed to be broken and one had fallen. Right Playground: A large hole was observed at the bottom of the deck, two nails were protruding and a metal plate between the wood in the fence was present on the wooden deck and and on ground before the turf area.

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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 resiliency.

During a Licensing Study conducted on May 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation, less than 1 inch of resilient surface was beneath all fall zones throughout the playground on this date.

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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 resiliency.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 9, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation, less than one inch of resilient surface was measured under all fall zones on this April 9, 2025. 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.

During an investigation, it was determined that on June 4, 2024, a four-year-old child sustained an injury to the chin and jaw due to falling from a piece of equipment. Staff were made aware of the fall and injury from another enrolled child. The child’s injury required professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.12(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(1) requires that all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment shall be used in a safe and appropriate manner by each Employee and child in attendance and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and intended use. All equipment and furniture shall be used only by the age-appropriate group of children.

During an investigation , it was determined that on June 4, 2024, a four-year-old child was allowed to play on a piece of playground equipment manufactured for ages five and up. The child fell from the equipment sustaining an injury that required professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(2) requires that the Staff:child ratios for a mixed-age group shall be based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During an investigation, it was determined that on June 4, 2024, center staff did not maintain the required Staff:child ratio when a single staff member supervised a group of 22 children to include three four-year-olds, eight five-year-olds, and 11 school age children on the playground. At least two staff members were required for the group of 22 children.

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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 incident investigation closure on June 17, 2024, it was determined that on January 25, 2024, a four- year-old child sustained an injury near the chin after interacting with another child over a toy. Staff were not providing watchful oversight to prevent the injury from occurring. The child received professional medical attention.

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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 investigation, it was determined that on January 25, 2024, at approximately 11:35 a.m., staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a four-year-old child sustained a gash on their chin when they were hit with a toy by another child. Center staff failed to properly position themselves in the classroom to be able to see and respond to the actions of all of the children to prevent the incident from occurring. Staff were unaware that the incident occurred until other children informed them. Professional medical attention was obtained.

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591-1-1-.03(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(9) requires staff shall not engage in, or allow children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child’s health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury.

During an investigation, it was determined that on October 12, 2022, the center staff roughly handled a one-year- old child which caused the child to stop breathing. The video footage revealed that there were two center staff, and five children present while in the classroom. At approximately 9:05 a.m., center staff A was observed lifting one child by the arm out of a bouncy chair and another child that was in a crib by the arm and placed them on the floor. Center staff A was observed to get down in the injured one-year-old child’s face, talk harshly to the one-year-old child and then forcefully pick him up and place him roughly into a bouncy chair. Video surveillance further revealed staff member A grabbed the injured one-year-old child by the arm and stood the one-year-old child up in a standing position to try to get him to walk. Center staff A was standing in the view of the camera, the injured one-year-old child could not be seen. The one-year-old child fell to the floor and began to cry inconsolably. Center staff A turned around and walked away from the one-year-old child. The one-year-old child began to show signs of distress. Center staff B administered first aid to the child and reported the incident to the administrators. The administrators called 911 and the child’s mother.

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