Little Angels Academy 1

591-1-1-.36(10) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(10) requires that a child never be left unattended in a vehicle. $299.00

During a complaint investigation conducted on February 4, 2022, it was determined that on January 31, 2022, a five- year-old child was left unattended on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes in temperatures ranging from 36 degrees to 59 degrees Farenheit. The child fell asleep on the seat and staff failed to account for their unloading, and conduct a physical first and second check of the vehicle. The child was discovered and assisted by a parent walking by when they heard the child screaming, crying and banging on the vehicle window in distress. Staff were unaware that the child was missing. No injuries were reported, however, the child urinated on themselves while locked on the bus.

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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 investigation conducted on February 4, 2022, it was determined that on January 31, 2022, center staff failed to account for a five-year-old child who had fallen asleep on the center vehicle, during unloading. As a result, the child was left on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes and staff were unaware the child was missing.

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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 a complaint investigation conducted on February 4, 2022, it was determined that on January 31, 2022, a five- year-old child was left on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes when staff failed to conduct a physical first check of the vehicle upon arrival at the center. The driver reported that they scanned the tops of the seats but did not see the child laying on the seat asleep.

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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 a complaint investigation conducted on February 4, 2022, it was determined that on January 31, 2022, a five- year-old child fell asleep on the seat and was left on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes. Center staff failed to conduct a second check of the vehicle. It was reported that the designated staff person was not present at the center and failed to ensure that another staff person was available to immediately conduct the check and provide consistent oversight of the vehicle following the first check. When the designated staff person returned to the center, they assumed that the second check had been completed and resumed center duties. When asked about the incident, the designated staff person reported that they conducted the second check immediately upon the vehicle’s arrival at the center and encouraged the child to move faster to catch up to the group. The staff person denied that the child was asleep or that the child was ever missing. Further investigation determined that the child was heard screaming, crying and knocking on the window in distress by a parent in the parking lot.

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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.

It was determined during an investigation that on January 31, 2022, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight of a five-year-old child when they fell asleep on the center vehicle during transport and staff were unaware. The child was missing for approximately one hour and 43 minutes before being discovered by a parent picking up their child. 6. 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge to report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the 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; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarilyrelocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open). It was determined during an investigation that on January 31, 2022, center staff failed to report to the Department when a five-year-old child was left on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes following routine transportation.

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591-1-1-.17(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(2) requires that Personnel, to the extent possible, keep children clean, dry and $299.00 comfortable.

During a complaint investigation conducted on December 30, 2021, it was determined that the center failed to keep an infant clean, dry and comfortable when their soiled clothes were not changed while in care. The center was provided a change of clothing which was in the child’s diaper bag.

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591-1-1-.17(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(2) requires that Personnel, to the extent possible, keep children clean, dry and comfortable.

During a complaint investigation conducted on February 4, 2022, it was determined that on January 31, 2022, a five- year-old child was not kept clean, dry and comfortable when they were left on the center vehicle for approximately one hour and 43 minutes and urinated on themself.

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