Rehoboth Preschool

591-1-1-.30(2)(c) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2)(c) requires that infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety- approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that an infant was observed sleeping in the swing in classroom 133. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on February 15, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the potentially hazardous items were accessible to children in the following rooms: - Room 117- broom, dust pan, and Clorox wipes in an unlocked closet - Room 120- electric broom against a wall, hand sanitizer, and Lysol and baby wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink - Room 122- baby wipes, rubber gloves, a roll of plastic bags on a shelf, and a teacher's purse in an unlocked closet - Room 128- hole puncher on a shelf and cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the sink 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-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 3, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the potentially hazardous items were accessible to children in the following rooms: - Room 117- two plungers near the children's toilets - Room 120- sanitizing cleaning product spray bottle on a shelf and accessible to children - Room 122- baby wipes on a sink, cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet, and plastic bags on a shelf - Room 130-ointment and cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet - Room 132-ointment, baby wipes in cubbies, and cleaning product spray bottles hung on diaper changing table - Room 134- ointment in an unlocked drawer and cleaning products in an unlocked drawer near the back of the classroom 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-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were observed: 132/134 - Cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. 131 - Lysol/disinfectant wipes on the sink accessible to children in care. - A fan on the shelf accessible to children in care. 130 - Hanging cords near the cubby and the intercom accessible to children in care. 124 - A fan near the window accessible to children in care. - A plastic grocery bag in the cubby. 122 - A first aid kit and diaper wipes located in a black bag hanging from the cubby accessible to children in care. 117 - Sanitizer on top of the cubby accessible to children in care.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 3, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the door to the playhouse was detached and stored inside of the playhouse.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 17, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were observed: Playground A Preschool - Cracks on both seats of the green swings. - Rust on the swing chain. - Cracks on the rubber covering the swing chains.

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591-1-1-.30(2)(c) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2)(c) requires that infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety- approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

During a POI Follow Up conducted on August 29, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that an infant was observed sleeping in the swing in classroom 132/134.

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591-1-1-.03(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(1) requires the Center to provide a daily planned program of varied and developmentally appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and literacy growth. Center Staff shall use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the needs of the children¶s different learning styles.

During a Licensing Study conducted on February 15, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the lesson plans were not available for review in rooms 122, 128, and 133. It was further determined that the lesson plans were not dated with the current week's date in rooms 125, 130, and 131.

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591-1-1-.03(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(1) requires the Center to provide a daily planned program of varied and developmentally appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and literacy growth. Center Staff shall use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the needs of the children¶s different learning styles.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 3, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the lesson plans were not available for review in rooms 122, 125, and 133.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on February 15, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the potentially hazardous items were accessible to children in the following rooms: - Room 117- broom, dust pan, and Clorox wipes in an unlocked closet - Room 120- electric broom against a wall, hand sanitizer, and Lysol and baby wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink - Room 122- baby wipes, rubber gloves, a roll of plastic bags on a shelf, and a teacher's purse in an unlocked closet - Room 128- hole puncher on a shelf and cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the sink

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 3, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the potentially hazardous items were accessible to children in the following rooms: - Room 117 - two plungers near the children's toilets - Room 120 - sanitizing cleaning product spray bottle on a shelf - Room 122 - baby wipes on a sink, cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet, and plastic bags on a shelf - Room 130 - ointment and cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet - Room 132 - ointment, and baby wipes in cubbies, and cleaning product spray bottles hung on diaper changing table - Room 134 - ointment in an unlocked drawer and cleaning products in an unlocked drawer near the back of the classroom

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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 December 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that four infants were observed asleep on crib sheets that were too tight which caused the mattress to bow. It was further determined that infants were asleep in two cribs with sheets that were too loose.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 3, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that an infant was asleep in a crib on a sheet that was too small for the mattress. It was further determined that the sheets on four other mattresses were too small which caused the mattresses to bow. Exhibit "A"

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