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LS observed emergency forms that were not updated annually
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License #md477916 · Center · Ctr
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LS observed emergency forms that were not updated annually
LS was not able to verify the appropriate lead screening for children in care.
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Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher grabbed two children by their arms. The floating teacher was heard using harsh language directed at the child who drew on a chair. The child started resisting and ended up hitting the teacher. The floating teacher then proceeded to take the child to the office while continuing to hold on to their arm. The owner examined the child shortly after they returned to the classroom. There were no signs of physical injury and the child did not seem to be in any emotional distress. The floating teacher was removed from the classroom and would end up resigning from their position at the center. The facility submitted a report to the OCC as well as another agency.
Licensing specialist observed video footage of the floating teacher forcing a child to clean up a mess they made by holding their arm and making them wipe a chair. The floating teacher was also using harsh language directed at the child for their behavior. Facility is asked to emphasize discipline methods that are appropriate to the age and maturity of the children as well as aligned with their written discipline policy.
Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher had grabbed two children by their arms. The center's written discipline policy states "No coercion when disciplining a child, such as rough handling (shoving, pulling, pushing, grabbing any body part)…" Facility is asked to review this policy with all staff members and to emphasize the need to keep their hands off the children "except when restraint is necessary to protect the child or others from harm".
This mandatory review inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of rooms that did not have a qualified teacher at the time of the inspection. Room 1 had an aide looking after 3 infants during nap time, Room 5 has an IT teacher and a new staff member looking after 12 3&4 year olds, and Room 6 had a new staff member looking after 10 2&3 year olds. Faccility is asked to communicate with their assigned licensing specialist to submit documentation and qualifications for these staff members.
Licensing specialist observed child records that were missing physicians information and authorized pick up information.
Licensing specialist observed child records that were missing the appropriate lead screening
This mandatory review inspection recorded no violations or advisories.