Little Blessings Childcare Center

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.

On August 11, 2021, Joyce Simpson and Tomasha Abbott did not properly supervise Child A when Child A was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area for approximately 5-7 minutes.

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R 400.8176 · R 400.8176 Sleeping equipment. ....................................... ....... ........................... ......... ........ (8) Swaddling with a sleep sack swaddle attachment or swaddle wrap is allowed only for infants up to 2 months of age. If a child has a health issue or special need that requires the child use a swaddle attachment or swaddle wrap after the child is 2 months of age, documentation from the health provider is required. The documentation must include specific sleeping instructions and time frames for how long the child needs to sleep in this manner, including an end date.

Child F (Female, 3 months old) was sleeping in a crib while wearing a sleep sack with a swaddle closure.

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R 400.8182 · R 400.8182 Ratio and group size requirements. (7) If there are children of mixed ages in the same room or well-defined space, then the ratio and group size is determined by the age of the youngest child, unless each group of children is clearly separated and the appropriate child care staff member-to-child ratios and group sizes, if applicable, for each age group are maintained.

On August 11, 2021, Tomasha Abbott, Joyce Simpson, and Tamisha Nelson were in the outdoor play area with 16 children ages 1 to 10 years old from 11:01 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. On August 11, 2021, Tomasha Abbot and Joyce Simpson were in the outdoor play area with 16 children ages 1 to 10 years old from 11:09 a.m. to 11:23 a.m.

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