• Violation

  R 400.8213(1)(a) · R 400.8213(1)(a) Staff; volunteer (1) All staff and volunteers present at the center shall: (a) Provide appropriate care and s upervision of children at all times.

  According to interviews with PA, Teacher 1, Teacher 2, Teacher 3, and Child A's mother, PA provided appropriate care and supervision of the children and is not using foul language around the children.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8280(2)(a) · R 400.8280(2)(a) Discipline (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, o r inflicting other forms of corporal punishment.

  Based on a review of video footage of the alleged incident date, interviews with the licensee designee, teachers, and parents of children in care, the child care did not use a prohibited form of discipline with a child.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8112(11) · R 400.8112(11) Children's records. (11) A child shall only be released to individuals a uthorized by the child's parent or guardian.

  Based on the reviewed video footage, interviews with the licensee designee, teachers, and parents of children in care, the child care did not allow a child to be released by a person not authorized by the parent.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8112(11) · R 400.8112(11) Children's records. (11) A child shall only be released to individuals a uthorized by the child's parent or guardian.

  Based on the reviewed video footage, interviews with the licensee designee, teachers, and parents of children in care, the child care did not allow a child to be released by a person not authorized by the parent.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8125(1) · R 400.8125(1) Staff; volunteer; requirements. All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

  Based on interviews with the program director, child care staff members, and parents of children in care, there is not enough information to support that the child care failed to provide appropriate care and supervision. Commented [CL1]: Best practice is to not say there isn’t

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8137(6) · R 400.8137(6) Diapering; toileting. Diapers and training pants must be checked frequently and changed when wet or soiled.

  Based on interviews with the program director, child care staff, and parent of children in care, diapers and training pants are being checked regularly and changed when wet or soiled.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8137(10) · R 400.8137(10) Diapering; toileting. Toilet learning or training must be planned cooperatively between the child's regular caregivers and the child's parent so the toilet routine established is consistent between the center and the child's home.

  Based on interviews with the program director, child care staff members, and parents of children in care, toilet training was planned cooperatively with the child’s parent.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8125 · R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times. 4

  On August 9, 2023 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) worker, Miranda Foster, interviewed Child A and B's mother at their home. Child A and B's mother told Miranda Foster that she was told about the unsupervised volunteer's (UV) behavior towards Child A and B by child care staff member (CCSM) 1. CCSM 1 told Child A and B's mother that she was not there on the day UV shoved the children around by their heads, but that it was caught on camera. She stated the last day the children were in care was on August 1, 2023, but she was told by CCSM 1 that the incident happened on July 31, 2023. On August 9, 2023 Miranda Foster and I completed an unannounced onsite inspection at the facility and interviewed Jeanette Davis, CCSM 2, CCSM 3, CCSM 4 and the UV. Jeanette Davis reported that she was aware of the alleged concerns with UV. She was walking into the classroom where UV works and thought she saw her pushing Child A by his head. She left the room and went to view it on the camera. The camera recording showed UV guiding Child A by the head, but it was not aggressive. Jeanette Davis reported she still felt slightly uncomfortable about it, because she has talked with UV repeatedly about not acting as a child care staff member, but only being there to read with the children and provide comfort if needed. UV was asked to leave for the day and Jeanette Davis spoke with UV's boss at Community Action about having her assigned to a different child care. Jeanette Davis stated again, UV has not had any issues with discipline, but she tries to get too involved and acts like a child care staff member. Miranda Foster and I reviewed the camera footage of UV and Child A. It did appear that UV simply guided Child A away from the bathroom and towards circle time with the rest of the children. Jeanette Davis stated Child A and B only attended the facility for 2 weeks and they did not attend every day. CCSM 2 reported that she works in the office and has heard of the concerns regarding UV, but she has not seen anything. CCSM 3 said she is the lead in the classroom with UV and she has never had any concerns with her discipline. She said UV does speak loudly and child care staff have talked with her about that, but CCSM 3 believes it is an issue with her hearing. CCSM 3 said UV does help redirect the children by grabbing their hands or holding them by the wrist, but it is not aggressive. CCSM 3 was on vacation the day the concerns came about regarding UV. She did send a message to Child A and B's mother upon her return asking if everything went fine while she was gone. Child A and B's mother did not report any concerns. CCSM 4 stated that she does not normally work with UV, but she did on the day of the alleged incident, but she does not know if she was in the room when it happened. 3 She stated she did not see UV do anything wrong towards any children. CCSM 4 said Child A and B are a lot to handle, but UV mainly just sat in her chair on that day. UV stated she has been a volunteer at the facility for over eleven years. She said she loves the children like they are her own and she would never hurt any of them. One day she was there, and a worker came in to tell her she needed to go home. UV stated she did not know why she was being sent home. She stated she has tried to help keep Child A and B at the carpet because they often run off, but she has not grabbed them hard or shoved them. UV stated her main role at the facility is to read to the children, clean the tables, and play with the children. She reported that today is her last day and she is being assigned somewhere else. She does not understand why this is happening. On August 14, 2023, Miranda Foster and I made telephone contact with CCSM 1, CCSM 5, and Child C's mother. CCSM 1 stated that she does not work at the facility anymore, but she did previously work with UV. She was not present the day of the alleged incident, but she has had concerns with UV grabbing children by the wrist a litt

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8158 · R 400.8158 Incident, accident, injury, illness, death, fire reporting. (2) A licensee, licensee designee, or program director shall report to the child's parent and the department, directly or via phone, fax, or email, within 24 hours of the occurrence of any of the following: (b) An incident involving an allegation of inappropriate contact.

  During Miranda Foster's interview Child A and B's mother stated program director, Jeanette Davis, is aware of the incident and did not inform her anything happened. Jeannette Davis stated that she did not report the incident to Child A and B's mother because there was nothing to report. I reviewed the video footage, and did not see any inappropriate contact that would require an incident report to Child A and B's mother.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflictina other forms of coraoral punishment.

  During Miranda Foster's interview with Child A and B's mother she asked to see the bruises on Child A, but Child A and B's mother reported they were no longer there. She provided photos of the bruises. The bruising appeared to be normal toddler bruising and do no show signs of fingerprints from grabbing or pinching. Miranda Foster noted that Child A and B were throwing items, fighting each other, and biting each other during her onsite visit. They were not able to be interviewed due to their age.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (d) Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming, or threatening a child.

  Jeanette Davis said she has never heard any of the child care staff tell children they are bad or that they need "whoopings". CCSM 1 stated she has heard child care staff tell children they are going to get a "whooping" if they don't listen. She believes it is said in a joking manner, but does not agree with it being said. CCSM 2 said she has never heard anything like that from child care staff and the office is very close the child care rooms. CCSM 3 said she has heard child care staff say things like, "Quite being bad or I'm going to call your mom." She has never heard anyone say anything about "whoopings". CCSM 4 said they are not allowed to say things like that to the children and she has never heard it in the facility. CCSM 5 said she has heard child care staff joke around about giving "whoopings". It is not meant as a method of discipline, but it does make her uncomfortable. Child A and B's mother said she has not heard child care staff members say anything wrong, but has been told by CCSM 1 that the children are being told they need "whoopings" and that they are bad. Child C's mother stated she has heard child care staff tell children they are being bad. Child D's mother and Child E's mother said they have not heard anything inappropriate from child care staff. Child F's mother said she has heard her son call himself a bad boy and they do no speak that way at home so she figures he must have gotten it at the facility.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8125 · R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

  Jeanette Davis said she has not seen or heard child care staff cuss around the children. She has not had any parents or child care staff make a complaint about hearing inappropriate language. CCSM 1 said she has heard child care staff cuss around the children, but not at the children. CCSM 2 stated she has not heard any child care staff cuss at or around the children. CCSM 3 said she has heard child care staff slip a few times and cuss around the children, but it is accidental and it is not cussing at the children. CCSM 4 denied hearing any child care staff cuss at or around the child care children. CCSM 5 stated she has heard 7 child care staff cuss around the children. She said Jeanette Davis is actually the one that cusses the most. Child A and B's mother said she has not heard the child care staff cuss at or around the children, but she was told by CCSM 1 that it is happening at the facility. Child B's mother stated she has heard Jeanette Davis cuss around the children, but have not heard it from other child care staff members. Child D's mother, Child E's mother and Child F's mother denied hearing child care staff members cuss at or around the children.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8125 · R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

  Jeanette Davis said she has not seen child care staff leave the classrooms unattended. They only have one special needs child and she is "a runner" so she has to be supervised very closely. Child care staff would never leave other children in charge of the room. CCSM 1 said she has not seen child care staff leave the rooms unattended. CCSM 2 said she works in the office and child care staff do come in and hang out, but they are on break and they're not leaving the children unsupervised. CCSM 3 said child care staff do hang out in the office, but there is always at least one child care staff in the rooms supervising. She said ratio may be an issue while child care staff leave the room, but she is not sure because she does not work in other rooms. CCSM 4 said Jeanette Davis or CCSM 1 will often step in to help supervise the children if a child care staff member needs a break. She said the children are not being left unsupervised. CCSM 5 said she has not seen any rooms left unsupervised or seen any children left to provide supervision. Child A and B's mother, Child C's mother, Child D's mother, and Child F's mother stated they have not seen the rooms left unsupervised.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8113 · 1 R 400.8113 Program director qualifications; responsibilities. (1) Before hiring a new program director, a licensee or licensee designee shall submit a completed BCHS-CC 001 form, titled Child Care Licensing Information Request, and the credentials of the proposed program director to the department for review and approval.

  The child care facility hired a new program director, Gilbert Ortiz prior to submitting the required 001 form or credentials for review and approval. ................... .........

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8112 · R 400.8112 Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. (1) Pursuant to section 5n of the act, MCL 722.115n, before an individual has unsupervised contact with children, the department shall determine the individual's eligibility to be any of the following: (c) A child care staff member. 1 I

  On 9/29/2022 I completed phone contact with licensee designee Jeanette Davis. Ms. Davis does not work onsite at Woodlawn on a regular basis. She works at the second Woodlawn 2 facility as a program director but remains a licensee designee for this facility. Ms. Davis stated that child care staff member Allison Kemmerer is newly employed at the child care facility working in the Great Start to Readiness preschool (GSRP) classroom. Ms. Davis confirmed that Ms. Kemmerer had her fingerprints completed, but the results are still pending in the system. Ms. Davis reported that the other licensee designee, Gilbert Ortiz is working onsite at the child care facility and made the hire. She did tell Mr. Ortiz that Ms. Kemmerer should not be working at the child care until she has been determined eligible and is connected in the background check system. The child care comprehensive background check system (CCBC) is the computer system the Department uses to determine who is eligible to work in child care. On 9/29/2022 I completed phone contact GSRP worker Carrie Johnson. Ms. Johnson works with the GSRP program at the child care facility. She confirmed that Ms. Kemmerer has been working as an assistant teacher in the GSRP classroom. On 9/29/2022 I reviewed the list of child care staff connected to the facility in the comprehensive background check system. In the system Ms. Kemmerer did not have eligible fingerprint results in the system and was listed as disconnected. On 10/3/2022 I reviewed the list of child care staff connected to the facility in the background check system. In the system, Ms. Kemmerer is now connected to the facility and has eligible fingerprints. On 10/3/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interviews with child care staff members Misty White and Jessica Henderson and licensee designee Gilbert Ortiz. Ms. White and Ms. Henderson stated that they are not aware of child care staff members working at the child care without their comprehensive 4 background check determining eligibility. They did confirm that Ms. Kemmerer has been working at the child care for the several days. Mr. Ortiz stated that Ms. Kemmerer has been employed at the child care for seven to 10 days. He stated that she did complete her fingerprints. He acknowledged that she was working at the child care before her prints were determined eligible in the system. He stated that he misunderstood and thought a new hire just had to have fingerprints taken and, in the system, to start working, and not that they had to be processed and deemed eligible. He also indicated that there was an error with how her information was inputted in the system, so that had to be corrected. I explained to Mr. Ortiz that no child care staff can work at the child care facility unless they have been deemed eligible in the system. He expressed understanding. On 10/3/2022 and 10/11/2022 I requested a staffing plan or other similar list of child care staff members working at the child care facility so that I could assure that all staff are eligible in the background check system and connected properly. On 10/11/2022 Mr. Ortiz provided the following list of child care staff currently working at the child care facility; Gilbert Ortiz, Kristin Mankowski, Allison Kemmerer, Noel Lian, Jessica Henderson, Misty White, Asha Fortsen, Winnie Meng, and Brienne Whitney. I then reviewed the comprehensive background check system and found several individuals connected to the license that were not provided to me by Mr. Ortiz. This included two unsupervised volunteers, Eva Morris and Richard Stanley, Megha Sharma, Sui Khim, Amber Gilchrist, and Jennifer Losey. On 10/13/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interview with Mr. Ortiz. I explained to Mr. Ortiz that he has several individuals in the background check system connected to this facility that were not in the list he provided to me. He confirmed that Ms. Morris, Mr. Stanley, Ms. Gilchrist and Ms. Khim do work at th

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8112 · R 400.8112 Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. (2) An applicant or licensee shall do all of the following: (e) Within the department's child care background check system, accurately complete and maintain the connection, disconnection, or withdrawn status of each individual associated with the license.

  During phone contact with Ms. Davis, she confirmed that Woodlawn does not currently have an approved program director meeting all responsibilities. She stated that in September 2022 she left her position as program director at the facility to oversee the Woodlawn 2 facility. Kristin Mankowski is the GSRP teacher at this facility and was also previously approved as a program director for the other Woodlawn 2 facility. Ms. Mankowski has made it very clear that she does not wish to be the program director at this facility and has not been meeting program director responsibilities and requirements. Ms. Davis stated that Mr. Ortiz identifies himself as a program director, but he does not meet the educational requirements, child care administration, or hours of experience. She expressed that Mr. Ortiz was never approved as a program director. She has talked to him and the board about the need for an approved program director at this location. Ms. Davis acknowledged that she has been completing much of the paperwork and administrative responsibilities for this facility even though she is the program director for the Woodlawn 2 location. During the initial onsite inspection, Ms. Henderson and Ms. White expressed that Mr. Ortiz has been identifying himself as the approved program director for the facility. They acknowledged that Mr. Ortiz was not approved by licensing but continues to act as if he is the program director. They stated that Mr. Ortiz does not have any previous experience with early child care and does not meet the educational requirements. Ms. Henderson and Ms. White stated that even though Ms. Davis is not working at this facility, she continues to perform many of the program director responsibilities. During both onsite inspections, I reviewed with Mr. Ortiz the need for an approved program director at this location. He expressed that he has performing program director responsibilities at this location but acknowledged that Ms. Davis is also assisting. I explained that I had reviewed his transcripts a couple months ago and notified him at that time that he does not meet the educational requirements necessary for program director approval. He acknowledged that he does not have any early childhood education and does not have the child care administration requirement. I reviewed the educational requirements with him and discussed his options to obtain and meet the educational requirements. Mr. Ortiz expressed that he has no desire to take the necessary courses and schooling needed to meet the educational requirements. I pointed out that Mr. Ortiz has himself identified in the background checks system and on Woodlawn website as the program director for this site. Mr. Ortiz stated that he was initially hired to be the program director and did not find out until later that he did not meet the requirements. I recommended he modify his role in the background check system. During phone contacts with Ms. Charron on 10/20/2022 and 10/25/2022, I explained that the child care facility does not currently have an approved program director. I rj asked if the board had a plan for hiring or appointing an approved program director. Ms. Charron stated that the board is reviewing options and will be working on hiring an approved program director. She reported that the board would be meeting to terminate Mr. Ortiz as he does not meet the educational requirements. I notified Ms. Charron that licensing rules require that they submit credentials to the department for a proposed program director before they hire so that we can assure they will be approved. Ms. Charron stated that they may have Ms. Davis return as the program director for this facility. On 10/28/2022 I received and email from Ms. Charron stating that the board is meeting on 11/2/2022 and will be officially terminating Mr. Ortiz. On 11/4/2022 I emailed Ms. Charron requesting information on board meeting and plan for program director. On 11/ 5/2022 I received a call from Ms. Davis

• Violation

  R 400.8112 · R 400.8112 Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. .................................... ...................................... (3) An individual may serve as a child care staff member pending an eligibility determination by the department under section 5n(8) of the act, MCL 722.115n, and shall be supervised at all times by the licensee or a child care staff member who has been determined eligible.

  During initial phone contact with Ms. Davis, she expressed that she is not sure what child care staff has completed the required health and safety 12 trainings. She indicated only that she knew Mr. Ortiz has not completed the training. She acknowledged that Mr. Ortiz is periodically working in classrooms with child care children. During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she was not sure if all child care staff members working at the child care facility have completed the required health and safety trainings. She confirmed that Mr. Ortiz does periodically work in the classroom with children. Prior to my initial onsite inspection, I reviewed the MiRegistry record for child care staff connected to this license. Not all child care staff members were connected to the facility in Miregistry, but several that were connected had not yet completed the required trainings. It was noted that Ms. Mankowski had not completed the health and safety modules 1 or 2 or the refreshers for 2020 or 2022; Winnie Meng has not completed refreshers for 2020 or 2021; Sui Khim has not completed health and safety course 1 or 2 or the refreshers; Jessica Henderson has not completed any of the refreshers; Mr. Ortiz has completed no health and safety trainings. Other staff members were not connected to the facility and could not locate them individually. During the initial onsite inspection, Ms. Henderson and Ms. White expressed that they thought they had completed all required health and safety courses. I notified Ms. Henderson that it appeared she was missing the refreshers and Ms. White was not connected and I could not locate her profile. They both expressed that they would make sure that all trainings were completed immediately, and they will make sure their profiles are connected in the system. Mr. Ortiz acknowledged that he has not yet completed the required health and safety courses. I explained that he should not be working in the classroom with children or have unsupervised contact with children until the required trainings are completed. Mr. Ortiz stated that he thought the rest of the child care staff had completed the trainings as required, but he would review all staff records to make sure they are done as required. Following my initial onsite inspection, I requested on two separate occasions that Mr. Ortiz send me a list of all child care staff with the dates of completion for the required health and safety courses. I was not provided with this information. On 10/20/2022 I received another complaint with concerns that child care staff members working supervised and unsupervised with children have not yet received their required trainings. Prior to the second onsite inspection, I reviewed the MiRegistry record. Several of the child care staff members that were not previously connected to this license were now connected. According to the record: Ms. Henderson was missing refreshers 2020 and 2021; Ms. Kihm had not completed any of the trainings; Ms. Mankowski had not completed course 1 or 2, or refreshers 2020 or 2021; Mr. Ortiz had not 13 completed any of the required trainings; Ms. Kemmerer, Mr. Noel, Ms. Fortson, and Ms. Whitney all completed after my initial onsite inspection. Two unsupervised volunteers; Eva Morris and Richard Stanley are not connected to license, and I could not locate any training records. During the follow up onsite inspection, I notified Mr. Ortiz that there were still child care staff members that have not completed the required trainings. Mr. Ortiz acknowledged that he had not completed the trainings. He also indicated that Ms. Khim has not completed, because she does not speak English. I expressed that she is working with child care children and it is required that she complete these courses. I expressed that they need to reach out to MiRegistry to determine if the courses are available in Burmese or if an interpreter would be needed. I notified Mr. Ortiz that certain health and safety training courses are required befo

• Violation

  R 400.8113 · 1 R 400.8113 Program director qualifications; responsibilities. (2) A program director shall be present in the center in the following manner: (b) At least 50% of the time children are in care but not less than a total of 6 hours per day for programs operating 6 or more continuous hours.

  The child care has been operating without an approved program director present at the child care full time as required.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8113 · 1 R 400.8113 Program director qualifications; responsibilities. (7) Early childhood program directors shall meet 1 of the following qualifications shown in Table 1: TABLE Early Childhood Program Director Qualifications Education Coursework in j Hours of Early Experience Childhood Education or Child (a) Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education or child development (b) Bachelor's 18 semester 480 hours degree or higher hours and in a child-related field including ......... — (c) Montessori 18 semester 480 hours credential hours and 11 (d) Associate's 18 semester 480 hours degree in early hours and childhood education or child development including (e) Valid child 18 semester 960 hours development hours and associate credential with (f) Sixty semester 18 semester 1,920 hours hours with hours and

  The child care facility has been operating for several months without an approved program director meeting the educational requirements.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8113 · 1 R 400.8113 Program director qualifications; responsibilities. (9) All program directors shall have at least 2 semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in child care administration or have an administrative credential approved by the department. These semester hours may satisfy a portion of the requirements of subrules (7) and (8) of this rule. The program director may also use 30 hours of administrative training from MiRegistry to meet these requirements.

  The child care facility has been operating without an approved program director meeting the child care administration requirement.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8131 · R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. ........................................ ............................... ................... .... ................................................................................................. (2) Child care staff members shall have training that includes information about prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices before caring for infants and toddlers. 14

  Child care staff members working with infants and toddlers do not have documentation confirming their training in prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices prior to caring for infants and toddlers.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8131 · R 400.8131 1 Professional development requirements. (3) Before caring for children, all child care staff members and unsupervised volunteers who work directly with children shall be trained on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, and recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

  Child care staff members and unsupervised volunteers working directly with children do not have documentation confirming their training in prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8131 · R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. (4) Before unsupervised contact with children, all child care staff members who work directly with children shall complete prevention and control of infectious disease training, including immunizations.

  Child care staff members working unsupervised with children do not have documentation confirming their training in prevention and control of infectious disease training, including immunizations.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8131 · 15 I R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. I (12) When the department of licensing and regulatory affairs or the department of education publishes a notice that a new health and safety update document or a new health and safety update training activity has been published on MiRegistry, the licensee shall ensure that all personnel read and acknowledge the document or complete the activity within 6 month of the notice.

  Child care staff members have not completed the required refresher courses for 2020, 2021 and 2022.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. ............. ....... (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (d) Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming, or threatening a child. 16

  Ms. Kemmerer failed to use appropriate means of discipline by screaming in loud and angry tone for children to lay down on their cots.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8155 · R 400.8155 1 Child accidents and incidents; child and staff illness. (5) A center shall have a written policy detailing when children, staff, and volunteers will be excluded from the center due to illness.

  On 6/9/2022 I completed phone contact with program director Corrine Hastings. She reported that the child care does have an established illness exclusion policy and that is followed as written. She agreed to email me a copy of their established written policy. On 6/10/2022 I received the health policy and exclusion policy for Woodlawn Preschool. The policy is written as follows: Health policies and emergency procedures are posted in the office. Please keep your child at home with any of the following symptoms: fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Staff and volunteers will follow the same policy if they are feeling any of the same symptoms. In addition, a child will be 3 removed from contact with other children and a parent or caregiver will be contacted to pick up the child immediately if any of the following symptoms occur: Fever- Children must be fever free (without the aid of fever reducing medication) for 24 hours before returning to school. Unexplained skin rash, unusual spots, or infected skin patches Diarrhea or vomiting Difficulty breathing Severe or continuous coughing Redness of eye with obvious discharge, matted eyelashes, burning or itching eye Evidence of head lice, scabies, or other parasites Sore throat or difficulty swallowing Stiff neck with elevated temperature Excessive fatigue If your child's classmate comes down with a contagious disease, all parents in the building will be notified. You will be given the name of the illness and possible symptoms of the disease to be watchful for. Should your child develop any of the above symptoms while in care, the parent will be contacted to pick up the child immediately. If the parent is not reachable, the emergency contact person will be called. Students will be readmitted to school when your child has been on antibiotics for 24- hours or until a doctor's note has been given allowing your child to return to school. On 6/14/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interview with Ms. Hastings. She expressed that the child care is strict about their illness exclusion policy and it is followed as written. She believes this allegation is stemming from a recent misunderstanding with a family that started last week. She explained that two new unrelated families enrolled their children to start at the child care on 6/6/2022. On 6/6/2022, only one of the children out of the two families started in care. The sibling to that child did not start on the same date, because the family reported that the sibling had a fever a day or two prior to the start date. They did not send the sibling because they wanted to follow the exclusion policy. On 6/8/2022, the sibling started and had no symptoms or issues. On the same date (6/8/2022) the two children from the second family also came to care for their first day. Unfortunately, one of their children presented with illness symptoms, and was promptly sent home and could not return to care until 6/10/2022. Ms. Hastings told the family, that maybe they would want to keep the other child/sibling home for those dates in case they started having symptoms and would also have to be sent home. She expressed that the parent was upset with that being suggested and complained that they knew the children from the other family starting on the date were was allowed to remain in care even though they had illness symptoms. Ms. Hastings tried to explain to them that their situation was not the same, but she does not feel that they understood. 4 On 7/6/2022, I received a second complaint with new allegations that do not relate to the illness exclusion policy. On 7/12/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interviews with child care staff member Jeanette Davis. Ms. Davis indicated that Ms. Hastings was relieved of her position yesterday. She believes that the board of directors will identify a new program director and licensee designee. Ms. Davis denied that the child care has not followed their illness exclusion policy. She is not aware o

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8125 · R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. .................................................. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

  This allegation was received and added to the investigation on 7/6/2022. I attempted an onsite inspection on 7/6/2022, but the facility was closed for the week due to holiday. On 7/12/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interview with Ms. Davis. She indicated that Ms. Hastings was terminated, and is no longer affiliated with the child care license. Ms. Davis expressed that believes the allegations are related to Child E recently being moved from the infant classroom to the preschool classroom. Child E's Mother was upset about this change, because Child E's cousin was in the infant room with her and now, they are separated. Ms. Davis explains that Child E's cousin is a little younger and is not yet potty trained, so the cousin is not ready to be moved. Ms. Davis stated that in the early morning hours from 6:30 AM until 8:00 AM and in the late afternoon/early evening (typically after 5 PM until 6:00 PM) when there are fewer than six children in the preschool and school age rooms, they are all combined. Ms. Davis stated that the infant room always remains separate from the two older children's classrooms. She reported that the school agers are (age 6 to 12) only in the same classroom with the preschoolers (age 2 to 5) during those time '/2 frames. Ms. Davis denied that there is not adequate supervision when the children are blended for those periods. She reported that there have not been any incidents of younger children being hurt or injured due to rough play. There has been no scenario to support that there are issues when the younger children are in the same room with the older children. Ms. Davis stated that two of the end of day closing child care staff members are Winnie Meng and Sui Khim. Ms. Meng and Ms. Khim both speak Burmese as their primary language, but Ms. Meng is also fluent in English. Ms. Khim is not fluent but can speak English. Ms. Meng can communicate without any limitations with parents and children. Ms. Davis stated that in addition there is always another English speaking child care staff member or office person onsite in the office until the facility is closed. Ms. Khim and Ms. Meng are fully qualified and trained child care staff members. During phone contact with Child E's Mother, she expressed that when Child E was first transitioned to the preschool classroom, she was concerned about the school age children blended in for unknown periods of time. She acknowledged that it appeared the children were only blended in the early morning and late afternoon hours. She stated that once Child E was moved to the preschool classroom, she started to have potty accidents and was coming home with wet clothes daily. She believes that Child E was too shy or nervous to ask for a bathroom break when the older children were around. Child E's Mother stated that she does not really have any concerns with the supervision provided by any of the child care staff members, she was just not happy with the transition and resulting toileting issues. She reported that for the last couple weeks, Child E has been doing fine and there have not been any issues or concerns. Child E's Mother stated that she did not believe that Ms. Meng or Ms. Lian could speak any English, but she now knows that Ms. Meng is fluent in English and can communicate effectively. Child B, C, and D's Mother stated that she is aware that the child care blends the preschool classroom with the school age children during early AM and late afternoon/PM hours. She denied any issues or concerns. She denied any concerns with the supervision during those times or at any time. I attempted phone contact with Child A's Mother, but the number was not in service. I attempted phone contact with Child F's Mother, but no return calls were received. I had phone and email contact with board of director member Gilbert Ortiz regarding the allegations, but he had no information about the concerns.

• Violation

  R 400.8110 · 1 R 400.8110 Applicant; licensee; licensee designee; requirements. (1) The licensee or licensee designee shall do all of the following: (c) Be responsible for compliance with the act and these rules.

  On 4/28/2022 I completed phone contact with Great Start to Readiness (GSRP) monitor Carrie Johnson. She indicated that child care staff members have reported to her that they have not received CPR and first aid training, but they still received a certification of completion from the American Red Cross. Ms. Johnson stated that the program director Corinne Hastings is a certified trainer for Red Cross and provides the training and testing for the staff. On 4/28/2022 I completed phone contact with Child Care Staff Member 1 (CCSM1). They reported being employed at the child care for over six months. They stated that last fall Ms. Hastings was scheduled to provide CPR and first aid training for them and other child care staff, but the training was cancelled. Even though CCSM1 did not receive the training, they received a certification of completion from the American Red Cross. CCSM1 texted me a photo of the certificate dated October 2021. CCSM1 reported that they have asked to receive the training on a few occasions, but it still has not occurred. CCSM1 is concerned about being alone with child care children without the CPR and first aid certification. CCSM1 reported that other child 3 care staff members also received the CPR and first aid certificate without having completed the training. On 4/28/2022 I competed phone contact with Child Care Staff Member 2 (CCSM2). They reported that in the fall of 2021 child care staff were scheduled to complete CPR and first aid training with Ms. Hastings as the American Red Cross trainer. CCSM2 expressed that the CPR and first aid training was cancelled, but they still received a certificate of completion. CCSM2 expressed that they still have not received the CPR and first aid training and it has been approximately six or seven months. On 4/29/2022 I completed an unannounced onsite inspection and interviews with child care staff member 3, child care staff member 4, child care staff member 5, and child care staff member 6. Ms. Hastings was not present during the onsite inspection. CCSM3 reported that there was a CPR and first aid training in the fall of last year, but they were not scheduled to attend because their certification has not yet expired. CCSM4 expressed that they completed their CPR and first aid training through a different organization, and it remains current and valid. CCSMS and CCSM6 reported that they received their CPR and first aid certification over a year ago and are not due yet for renewal. They denied knowledge of anyone receiving a fraudulent certification of training. On 4/29/2022 I completed phone contact with Child Care Staff Member 7. They reported that they have been working at the child care for almost a year and have not yet received CPR and first aid training. They were scheduled to receive the training in the fall of 2021, but the training was cancelled and never rescheduled. CCSM7 reported that they have been alone in a classroom with children. On 4/29/2022 I completed phone contact with Ms. Hastings. She expressed that there was a CPR and first aid training scheduled for all staff that needed it in the fall of 2021. She reported that due to illness the training was cancelled. Since that time, she has tried to reschedule the training on at least two occasions but there has always been a conflict of some kind and they have been cancelled. She is requiring all child care staff to attend CPR and first aid training in the next month. Ms. Hastings stated that no one should have received their certification for the fall training. She acknowledged that when she scheduled the training, she entered all of the child care staff that were planning to attend in the Red Cross system as if they had completed the course. She was planning to then send all the certificates out once the training was complete. She did not hand them out to child care staff members and did not know that anyone had received a certification of completion. Ms. Hastings denied that she intentionally prov

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8131 · 1 R 400.8131 Professional development requirements. (10) All child care staff members who work directly which children are required to be trained in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of being hired. Prior to issuing a license to operate a child care center, and prior to the renewal of a license, the department shall verify that at least 50% of the child care staff members who work directly with children are currently certified in first aid and pediatric, child, and adult CPR. Each of these child care staff member's first aid and CPR certificates must be valid and retained on file in the center. I

  During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she stated that child care staff members working in the GSRP classroom have indicated that they are periodically out of ratio with only one child care staff to 14 children. During phone contact with CCSM1 they were not certain if the GSRP classroom has been out of ratio. They indicated that typically there are two staff members in the classroom, but one of the regular child care staff members for that room has been out on medical. They felt this may have resulted in the classroom periodically being out of ratio. During phone contact with CCSM2 they stated that over the last few weeks, the GSRP has routinely been out of ratio during the early morning hours. They expressed that there are frequently 14 children to one child care staff member for anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. They indicated that one of the regular child care staff members for that room has been out on medical for a while, and therefore Ms. Hastings is typically required to help in that room. Sometimes, Ms. Hastings doesn't arrive at the child care in time to assure ratios are maintained or she has to leave the classroom to deal with another issue. During the onsite inspection, CCSM3 and CCSM4 indicated that they are not sure if the GSRP classroom has been out of ratios at times. They stated that if a child care staff member for that room is out sick, then usually Ms. Hastings or another staff member will fill in. They both stated that during those times, it is possible that Ms. Hastings would have to leave the classroom to meet her other program director responsibilities. CCSMS expressed that normally the GSRP classroom operates within ratio, but there may be times that it is out of ratio for short periods of time. They also expressed that with a child care staff member out on medical, the child care is having to find people to fill in that position. CCSM6 indicated that they have not noticed issues with ratios in the GSRP classroom. They expressed that usually if the classroom is going to be out of ratio, they will have a child care staff member step in to assist. They acknowledged that this may take a few minutes, so it is possible the classroom is out of ratio for short periods of time. During phone contact with CCSM7 they stated that the GSRP has been periodically out of ratio with only one child care staff member to 14 children. CCSM7 reported that they believe this is occurring primarily in the morning hours and when Ms. Hastings has to leave the classroom or building. During phone contact with Ms. Hastings, she denied that the GSRP classroom has been out of ratio for any period of time. Ms. Hastings acknowledged that one of the child care staff members normally in that classroom has been out on medical for a period of time, so she has been assisting in the classroom. She stated that she is always there in the morning in time to maintain ratio. She then stated that there may be times she is late or has to leave the room, but she stated that she always has someone cover for her while she is away. Ms. Hastings reported that if she has to leave the classroom, she would ask the family support specialist to step into the classroom and assist. She also then reported that there were actually a couple of mornings in which she did not arrive at the child care until later in the day due to outside conflicts. She reported that on those dates, the family support specialist or another child care staff member would be asked to fill in to maintain ratio. Ms. Hastings acknowledged that the family support specialist has not completed any of the health and safety trainings or any other required trainings to meet child care staff member requirements. I explained that this individual should not be used as a child care staff member without all the required trainings. Further, I pointed out that if she was not present until later in the day on those dates she cannot guarantee that the classroom was not left out of ratio for periods of time.

• Violation

  R 400.8182 · R 400.8182 Ratio and group size requirements. (3) In each room or well-defined space, the maximum group size and ratio of child care staff members to children, including children related to a staff member or the licensee, must be as shown in Table 4: TABLE 4 Child Care Staff Member to Child Ratios Age Child Care Staff Maxirnum Member to Child Ratio Gronp Size ( Infants and toddlers, birth until 30 1 to 4 12 al months of age Preschoolers. 30 months of age Ito 8 16 !2L... until 3 years of age i Preschoolers, 3 years of age until 4 1 to 10 Not applicable cr years of age ( Preschoolers, 4 years of age until 1 to 12 Not applicable d) school-age ( School-aers 1 to 18 Not applicable e

  There is information to support that the GSRP classroom has operated out of ratio with only one child care staff member to 14 children on an occasional basis.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8110 · R 400.8110 1 Applicant; licensee; licensee designee; requirements. (13) Smoking and vaping must not occur in or during both of the following: (a) In the child care center or on real property that is under the control of the center and upon which the center is located. (b) On field trips and in vehicles when children are present. I

  During phone contact with the Great Start to Readiness coach, Ms. Johnson, she did not have any direct information about an infant under a year attending child care. She indicated that child care staff have reported to her that an infant under a year was attending, but she has not directly observed. During the onsite inspection, an infant under the age of one was present in the child care room. The child's mother was also present, and she stated that her child was only visiting the child care and was not yet enrolled. She then left the child care facility. Ms. Hastings reported that an infant under the age of one has been coming to the child care for the last couple of weeks. She reported that the child's mother is usually in the classroom with the child when she is visiting. Ms. Hasting's stated that the infant will be turning one soon, and will then be enrolled at the child care. The infant's mother was bringing her to slowly transition her into care. CCSM1 reported that an infant has been attending the child care for the last couple of weeks. She reported that the infant's mother is a board member for the child care and is friends with Ms. Hastings. She expressed that the infant's mother has also been helping in the classroom as a child care staff member when the infant is present. CCSM1 stated that the infant was present all day today, and only left the child care because I arrived. CCSM2 stated that an infant has been attending the child care periodically over the last few weeks. She stated that the infant's mother has been working in the classroom as a child care staff member and is being paid under the table. She expressed that the infant's mother is a board member for the child care and is friends with the program director. CCSM3 reported that an infant has been coming to the classroom on occasion. She indicated that the infant's mother has her coming to get her used to the classroom so that the transition to full time care will go more smoothly. CCSM3 indicated that the infant's mother is present in the classroom with the infant the majority of the time. CCSM4 stated that an infant under one has been attending care at the Woodlawn preschool site. She expressed that the infant's mother is a friend of Ms. Hastings and is affiliated with the child care board. CCSM5 indicated that she believes an infant has been attending the Woodlawn child care on occasion. She expressed that the infant's mother is a board member for the child care and is friends with Ms. Hastings. She expressed that the infant has been transitioning to care for a couple weeks until she turns one year of age. CCSM5 stated she does not know if the child's mother is present with her child the entire length of her visits or if she is working as a child care staff member. 5 During phone contact with Child A's Father, Child B's Mother, Child C's Mother, Child D and E's Mother, Child F's Mother, and Child G's Mother none were aware of a child under a year enrolled at the child care. I attempted phone contact with Child H's Mother, but no return calls were received.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

  R 400.8110 · 1 R 400.8110 Applicant; licensee; licensee designee; requirements. (5) The actual number and ages of children in care at any time must never exceed the number and ages of children for which the center is licensed.

  During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she did not have any information regarding Mr. Woodward being determined ineligible or working at the child care. Prior to the onsite inspection, I reviewed the comprehensive background check system and observed that Mr. Woodward was deemed ineligible in November 2021 and was disconnected from the license. During the onsite inspection, Mr. Woodward was present at the child care facility. He was observed in the classrooms interacting with children and assisting staff. Ms. Hastings reported that Mr. Woodward was trying to become a child care staff member at the facility. She confirmed that he had been determined ineligible, but that he was working on getting that modified. I explained that Mr. Woodward would not be allowed to work as a staff member in any capacity with an ineligible status. CCSM1 expressed that Mr. Woodward has been working at the child care center as a child care staff member and has been working in the office. CCSM1 stated that Ms. Hastings has expressed that Mr. Woodward is not supposed to be working in the classrooms due to his ineligibility, but she has allowed him to be around children and work in the office. CCSM1 stated that she believes Ms. Hasting's is paying Mr. Woodward "under the table" so that his employment would not be tracked. CCSM2 stated that Mr. Woodward has been working at the child care primarily as an office staff person, but does periodically step in the help in the classrooms. CCSM3 reported that Mr. Woodward has been regularly working at the child care as an office staff person, and periodically helps with the children in the classrooms. CCSM4 indicated that Mr. Woodward has been working at the Woodlawn child care facility. CCSM4 stated that Ms. Hastings claims he is just an office staff, but he is often working with the children in the classrooms. CCSM4 reported that Ms. Hasting's knows that Mr. Woodward is not eligible to work at the child care, but continues to allow him to work "under the table." CCSM5 expressed that she does not know if Mr. Woodward is working at the Woodlawn child care site or if he is around child care children. She reported that he does periodically drop off office supplies to the other Woodlawn site, but she does not know what else he may be doing for the child care. Child A's Father reported that he has observed Mr. Woodward working at the child care. He believes that Mr. Woodward is an office staff person but is not certain of his role. Child B's Mother and Child C's Mother indicated that they are not familiar with Mr. Woodward and are not sure if he works at the child care facility. Child D and E's Mother reported that she has observed Mr. Woodward working at the child care facility. She has observed him working in the office, and only periodically entering the child classrooms. Child F's Mother stated that she has observed Mr. Woodward working at the child care facility in both the office and in the classrooms with children. Child G's Mother reported that she has observed Mr. Woodward working at the child care on a regular basis. She stated that he is quite regularly present in the office and in the classrooms with the children. I attempted to contact Child H's Mother, but no return calls were received. 7

• Violation

  R 400.8112 · 1 R 400.8112 Comprehensive background check; fingerprinting. (4) For an individual who is determined ineligible by the department, a licensee shall immediately do all of the following: (a) Prohibit the individual from being on the premises of the child care center. (b) Prohibit the individual from having any contact with children in care.

  During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she denied observing Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward under the influence of marijuana while at the child care. She indicated that she was just informed of this concern by a child care staff member. Ms. Hastings denied that she or Mr. Woodward had ever come to the child care facility under the influence of marijuana. Ms. Hastings stated it is possible that she or Mr. Woodward's clothes may have had an odor of marijuana from being present around others smoking marijuana, but were not ever under the influence at the child care. CCSM1 stated that on one occasion about four weeks ago, Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward had walked into the building from their car and smelled of marijuana. CCSM1 stated that Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward had been in a car together and were smoking marijuana. CCSM1 reported that Ms. Hastings told another child care staff member that she was "fucked up" from smoking marijuana and her eyes were glazed and red. CCSM1 stated that Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward were present around the children in this state. CCSM2 stated that they have smelled marijuana on both Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward on several occasions while in the child care and around children. CCSM2 further reported that on one occasion Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward appeared to be high and had glazed eyes. CCSM3 denied knowledge of observing Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward under the influence of marijuana or otherwise impaired. CCSM3 denied smelling marijuana on Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward at any time. CCSM4 reported that they have smelled marijuana on both Ms. Hastings and Mr. Woodward on more than one occasion. On one occasion, Ms. Hastings was at the child care and reported that she was "fucked up" and appeared to have glazed and red eyes. CCSM5 denied knowledge of Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward coming to the child care smelling of marijuana or appearing to be under the influence while at the facility. Child A's Father denied ever smelling marijuana on either Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward. He further denied that either ever appeared under the influence of marijuana while at the child care. He reported that Ms. Hastings always presents as "high strung"so it is possible someone confused that as being under the influence. Child B's Mother, Child C's Mother, Child D and E's Mother, Child F's Mother, and Child G's Mother denied knowledge of Ms. Hastings or Mr. Woodward smelling of marijuana or under the influence while at the child care. I attempted phone contact with Child H's Mother, but no return calls were received.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

• Violation

  R 400.8125 · 1 R 400.8125 Staff; volunteer; requirements. (1) All staff and volunteers shall provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

  During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she expressed that a child care staff member notified her of these concerns. She does not have direct knowledge of Ms. Hastings physically disciplining a child. Ms. Hastings reported that Child A has some significant behavioral issues. She expressed that he has been biting and hitting other children, hitting child care staff members, and recently urinated on the floor. She has a meeting with Child A's parents this week to discuss a behavioral plan. Ms. Hastings denied ever hitting Child A for discipline. She reported that recently he was taken from the classroom to her office due to his behaviors. While in the office, he slapped her and pushed her. Ms. Hastings stated that when he attempted to hit her again, she pushed him back away from her so that he could not hit her. She denied this was aggressive or to cause harm, but only to keep him out of arms reach. CCSM1 stated that on 2/23/2022 Ms. Hastings had taken Child A into the small office attached to the GSRP classroom due to his behavioral outbursts. After they returned from the office, Ms. Hastings told CCSM1 and CCSM2 that she "whooped him on the side" for discipline. Ms. Hastings told them that she told Child A "if you bite or hit me, I am going to do it back to you." Ms. Hastings then stated that Child A hit her, so she whooped him on the side of his body. Ms. Hastings also stated that "it scared him enough to stop but wasn't that hard." CCSM1 denied knowledge of Ms. Hastings or any other child care staff member using physical discipline on any other occasion. CCSM2 reported that on 2/23/2022 Ms. Hastings had taken Child A to the small office adjacent to the GSRP classroom for time away due to his behavioral outbursts. CCSM2 stated that after Child A returned to the classroom, Ms. Hastings stated that while Child A was with her in the office, he had hit her, so she hit him back. CCSM2 stated that Child A did not appear distressed or upset after the incident. CCSM2 did not witness Ms. Hastings hit Child A. CCSM2 expressed that earlier in the week, Child A's Father had told Ms. Hastings that if Child A was hitting or biting, the child care staff should just do the same thing back to him. CCSM2 believes this is why Ms. Hastings hit Child A. CCSM3 denied any knowledge of Ms. Hastings or any child care staff members using physical discipline with a child. CCSM4 denied direct knowledge of Ms. Hastings hitting Child A. CCSM4 reported that they were told about the reported incident from other child care staff members. CCSM4 denied ever observing Ms. Hastings or any child care staff members using physical discipline with a child. CCSM5 had no information about Ms. Hastings hitting a child care child. Child A's Father denied knowledge of Ms. Hastings hitting, pushing or using any form of inappropriate physical discipline with Child A. He denied any concerns with 11 Ms. Hastings or the child care facility. He expressed that Child A has made no verbal reports of being physically disciplined and has no unexplained bruises or marks. He indicated that he does not believe Ms. Hastings would hit Child A or any child. Child B's Mother reported that she is not aware of any child care staff using physical discipline. While on the phone, she asked Child B if anyone at the child care had ever hit him or hurt him in any way. Child B was overheard stating "yes, Ms. Corrine has hit me." Child B reported that he was hit for "being bad." Child B's Mother stated that she is not sure if Child B is telling the truth or not, but she will talk to him and Ms. Hastings about this concern. Child C's Mother denied any issues or concerns with Ms. Hastings or any child care staff members. She denied knowledge of any physical discipline being used at the child care. Child D and E's Mother denied any knowledge of Ms. Hastings or any child care staff using physical discipline. She indicated that Child D is quite verbal, and would likely tell her if he was hit by anyone at

• Violation

  R 400.8140 · 1 R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflicting other forms of corporal punishment.

  During phone contact with Ms. Johnson, she expressed that she does not spend time in the infant/young toddler classroom and has no information about them being out of ratio. Ms. Hastings reported that the infant/young toddler classroom operates with one child care staff member to four infant/young toddlers. She denied that the classroom is out of ratio. She reported that if they are short staffed, she will step into the classroom to assist and maintain ratios. She acknowledged that an infant under the age of one year has been coming to the child care with her mother on occasion. They have not counted this child in the ratio, because her mother is always with her. The child is not technically enrolled, because she is under one. CCSM1 stated that recently a child care staff member at the Woodlawn 2 location, had a medical incident and could not work in the classroom. Ms. Hastings was at Woodlawn 1 when the incident occurred, so Ms. Hastings and two other child care staff members left to assist at the Woodlawn 2 location. While Ms. Hastings and the other staff members were assisting at Woodlawn 2, the infant/young toddler room was operating with only one child care staff member and six infants/young toddlers for approximately two hours. CCSM1 reported that there were no additional child care staff at the Woodlawn 1 site to assist and maintain ratios in that classroom. CCSM2 reported that there have been a couple of occasions when the infant/young toddler room is operating out of ratio. Recently, the classroom was operating with one child care staff member and six infant/young toddlers. CCSM2 reported that usually Ms. Hastings or another child care staff member will assist if out of ratio, but sometimes there just isn't anyone to help. CCSM3 denied that the infant/young toddler classroom operates out of ratio. CCSM3 reported that usually if the room is going to be out of ratio for a period of time, Ms. Hastings or another child care staff member will come in to assist. CCSM4 reported that there have been times when the infant/young toddler classroom has been out of ratio for a period of time. CCSM4 stated that it doesn't usually happen for very long, because another child care staff member will come into the room and assist. Recently, the infant/toddler classroom was operating with only one child care staff member to six infant/young toddlers, because Ms. Hastings and other child care staff members had to go to the Woodlawn 2 site to assist during an emergency. CCSM5 denied knowledge of the infant/young toddler classroom ever operating out of ratio. They reported that if any classroom is going to be out of ratio, an additional child care staff member will come into the room to assist. Child A's Father denied knowledge of the infant/young toddler classroom operating out of ratio. Child A's Father indicated that his child is enrolled in the GSRP classroom, and there are always enough staff members present. 14 Child B's Mother denied knowledge of the infant/young toddler classroom. She reported that Child B is enrolled in the GSRP classroom, and there are always enough child care staff present. Child C's Mother and Child D and E's Mother denied any issues or concerns with ratios. They reported there always appears to be more than enough child care staff present for each classroom. Child F's Mother reported that she knows that the child care is struggling with maintaining adequate staff, but she has never observed the infant classroom having more than four infant/young toddlers per child care staff member. Child G's Mother stated that she does not have knowledge of the staff to child ratios in the infant/young toddler classroom. She reported that her child is enrolled in the older toddler/early preschool classroom, and there are always at least two child care staff members present. She reported that frequently there is a volunteer grandmother present to provide additional assistance. I attempted to contact Child H's Mother, but no ret

• Violation

  R 400.8182 · R 400.8182 (3) Ratio and group size requirements. TABLE 4 Child Care Staff Member to Child Ratios Age Child Care Staff ?Maximum Member to Child Ratio Size { Infants and toddlers, birth tmtil 30 1 to 4 amp 12 a E..r..1..0..r.U...1..1.. o...f.. .a... ' ........... { Pre'choolers. 0 months of age 1 to 8 16 b until 3 ears of aie ( Preschoolers. 3 years of age until 4 1 to 10 Not applicable e) years of a e (. Preschoolers_ 4 years of age tmtil Ito 12 Not applicable d) school-age { School-alters 1 l0 1R Not applicable .................

  Based on child care staff reports, it appears that on at least one occasion the infant/young toddler classroom was operating with only one child care staff member for six children.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

The child care facility is not following their illness exclusion policy and is allowing children exhibiting illness symptoms to return to care or remain in care. The child care is blending children 2 years to 12 years into 1/2 one classroom for an unknown period of time, and does not provide appropriate supervision to assure that the older children are not too rough with the younger children. There are two child care staff members left alone with children for the last hour of care, and they do not speak English and cannot communicate with the children.

Disposition: Substantiated

Program Director Corrine Hastings provided child care staff with fraudulent certifications for first aid and CPR. Child Care Staff Members have been working at the child care for over 90 days, and have not received first aid and CPR training. The Great Start to Readiness Program preschool classroom has been out of ratio for periods of time with only one child care staff member to 14 children.

Disposition: Substantiated

An infant under the age of one has been attending care at the child care facility. The child care is not approved for children under one. 4 Bryan Woodward was determined ineligible to work at the child care facility, but has remained working as a staff member. Program director Corrine Hastings and child care staff member Bryan Woodward have been working at the child care facility under the influence of marijuana. Program director Corrine Hastings hit Child A on the side of his body for discipline. 10 The toddler room has been out of ratio with only one staff to six children on at least one occasion. 13

Disposition: Substantiated