Chunks Learning Center

591-1-1-.21(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

During a Licensing Study conducted on October 28, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that tornado and other emergency situation drills had not been conducted to date during 2024.

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591-1-1-.21(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on November 14, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review or records that there have not been any tornado or lock down drills conducted in 2024. It was also determined that there was not evidence that a fire drill was conducted for the month of October.

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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 October 28, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the corner gate on the right playground had a gap that measured 4 inches wide, posing an entrapment hazard.

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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 November 14, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the corner gate on the right playground had a gap that measured 4 and a half inches wide, posing an entrapment hazard to the children in care.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 requires that each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

During a Licensing Study conducted on October 28, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that there was one infant in the Main B Infants and One Year Olds room, sleeping in a crib that had a loose sheet that was not tight-fitting to the mattress.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 requires that each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on November 14, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that in room B the sheets for the cribs were loose and not tight fitting as required by the department.

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591-1-1-.08(1)(a) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(1)(a) requires Center Staff to maintain a file for each child that includes a description of any special procedures to be followed in caring for the child, including any special services which the Center agrees to provide to a Child with Special Needs.

During a Licensing Study conducted on October 28, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not have a statement regarding any special needs in their files.

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591-1-1-.08(1)(a) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(1)(a) requires Center Staff to maintain a file for each child that includes a description of any special procedures to be followed in caring for the child, including any special services which the Center agrees to provide to a Child with Special Needs.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on November 14, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not have a statement regarding any special needs in their files. Exhibit "A"

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