High Hope Academy

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 Closure conducted on November 16, 2023 ; It was determined based on staff statements and interviews, that on September 21,2023, a three-year-old child walked out of an unlatched playground fence unsupervised and was found in the parking lot of the child care center.

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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 December 19, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a gap measuring five inches in height at the bottom of the fencing panel on the right side of the 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 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on consultant observation, there was a gap measuring five inches at the bottom of the fencing panel to the right when entering the playground. It was further determined based on observation that the fence on the large playground had a gap on the right side near the climbing structure posing an entrapment hazard. Additionally, the fence on the toddler playground measured forty-six inches on the left side in the second panel from the rear.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on December 19, 2023 ; It was determined based on a review of transportation records that children were not marked for loading/unloading. During the week of December 4, 2023 through the 8, 2023: On December 8, 2023, during the afternoon route from J.T Reddick Elementary to the center, four of five children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2023 during the afternoon route from R.L Mack Elementary, one of one child was missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 8, 2023, during the afternoon route from R.L. Mack Elementary one of one child was missing a mark for loading at the school. On December 8, 2023, during the afternoon route from G.O Bailey Elementary to the center, two of three children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 4, 5, and 6, 2023 during the afternoon route from Northside Elementary to the center, two of two children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 4, 5, and 6, 2023, during the afternoon route from Annie Bell Clark Elementary to the center, seven of seven children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 6, 2023, during the afternoon route from Annie Bell Clark Elementary to the center, one of seven children was missing a mark for loading at the school. On December 6, 2023, during the afternoon route from Matt Wilson Elementary to the center, one of three children was missing a mark for loading at the school and unloading at the center. During the week of December 11- December 15, 2023: On December 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2023, during the afternoon route from Matt Wilson Elementary to the center, three of three children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from Matt Wilson Elementary to the center, one of three children was missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 11 and 12, 2023, during the afternoon route from R.L Mack Elementary to the center, one of one child being transported was missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from R. L Mack Elementary to the center, one of one child being transported was missing a mark for loading at the school and unloading at the center. On December 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from Northside Elementary to the center, two of two children were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 15, 2023, during the Northside Elementary route to the center, one of two children was missing a mark for loading at the school. On December 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from Len Lastinger Elementary, one of one child being transported was missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from Len Lastinger Elementary, one of one child being transported was missing a mark for loading at the school. On December 11, 12, 13, and 15, 2023, during the afternoon route from Annie Bell Clark Elementary to the center, seven of seven children being transported were missing a mark for unloading at the center. On December 11, 2023, during the afternoon route from Annie Bell Clark to the center, one of seven children was missing a mark for loading at the school. On December 15, 2023, during the route from Annie Bell Clark to the center, five of seven children were missing a mark for loading the bus at the school. On December 14, 2023, during the route from Annie Bell Clark to the center, six of seven children were missing a mark for unloading at the center.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on April 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of transportation records that on April 5, 2024, children were not marked for loading and unloading during transportation for J.T.Reddick Elementary. Additionally, on April 5, 2024, the unloading was not documented during transportation for Annie Bell Clark Elementary, Northside Elementary and Len Lastinger Elementary.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on December 19, 2023 ; It was determined based on a review of transportation records that on December 14, 2023, and December 15, 2023, the first check was not conducted during transportation for R.L. Mack Elementary. On December 15, 2023, the first check was not conducted during transportation for O. Bailey Elementary.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on April 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of transportation records that on April 8, 2024 there was no documented evidence that a first check was conducted.

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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 November 16, 2023 ; It was determined on September 21,2023, a three-year-old child ran out the playground fence unsupervised and was found in the parking lot of the child care center.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on April 16, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that a staff member did not provide watchful oversight for two children who walked out of Classroom B into Classroom C and were observed playing. Exhibit "A"

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