• Violation

  R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (1) Positive methods of discipline that encourage self- control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation must be used.

  Ms. Suit uses positive methods of discipline.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

• Violation

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

  ( Ms. Sult did not use any form of corporal punishment.

  Open Not marked corrected in the state record

  Open / not marked corrected.

• 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.

  On 11/02/2021, during the unannounced onsite inspection, I interviewed Program Director Kim Derrick and informed her of the allegation that there is no learning or teaching occurring in the child care. Ms. Derrick explained that the center uses creative curriculum and staff members submit lesson plans weekly. Ms. Derrick showed me the prior months lesson plans that had been submitted by all lead teachers in the child care center as well as the library of materials, and lessons that can be used to develop their plans. Ms. Derrick added that she is able to confirm that staff are following though their lesson plans by going in and out of rooms throughout the day and regular observations. Ms. Derrick reported that no parents have complained with concerns regarding the learning or teaching occurring in the child care center. Additionally, Ms. Derrick stated that the infants and toddlers do a lot of learning though play and experiences as its not developmentally appropriate to expect them to sit and listen to lectures. During my inspection I observed the four classrooms with lesson plans posted and staff engaged with children in developmentally appropriate activities. On 11/09/2021, I interviewed Child A's Mother and Child B's Mother, and on 11/15/2021 I interviewed Child C's Mother and Child D's Mother. Child A's Mother reported that she did not have a concern with the programing at the child care 5 center, specifically in the toddler room and added that she felt Child A has grown academically since attending the center. Child B's Mother reported that doesn't have concerns with the programing at the center but added that she feels they did more "activities" in the toddler and infant classrooms than they do in the preschool room. Child C's Mother stated that she has no concerns and that Child C "comes home all the time talking about all the things he has done, showing how he can sort colors and talking about going on nature walks." Child C's Mother added that Child C has been at the center since he was four months old and is now in the preschool room. Child D's Mother reported that she is aware that the center uses Creative Curriculum and that there are "little projects here and there" done by the children. Also, she stated that she receives pictures from Brightwheel of Child D working on various activities. Child D's Mother felt that "there is a lot of play, and programing could be better," however she felt, "staff do try and have lessons throughout the day." On 12/15/2021, child care staff member Taylor Cornwell reported that in the toddler room she has a schedule for the day that is posted in the room and consists of various activities specifically, "fine motor activities, arts, gross motor, literacy and numbers. Child Care Staff Member Beth Sult is the lead teacher in the preschool room. Ms. Sult reported that she will regularly make lesson plans that are submitted to Ms. Derrick and posted in the room. Ms. Sult uses creative curriculum and integrates activities from resources provided by Ms. Derrick. Ms. Sult added that other staff are regularly conducting lessons and activities in the room, and she finds herself observing what they are doing, and tailoring it to the preschool children to use in her room.

Child Care Staff Member Bethany Suit is physically aggressive with children. She grabbed Child A by the arm and sat her on the floor roughly. She grabbed Child B by the arm and squeezed it. I conducted an on-site inspection oonn 08/25/2022. We spoke briefly with Ms. Allie and Ms. Lopez and Child Care Staff Members Debbie Taylor, Jaci Spicer, Halley Bontrager, Kira Downey, Madison Moss, Emily Porter, and Bethany Suit. I walked through the center and would describe the facility as a long, narrow building with some half walls and some walls that do not quite reach the ceiling. The center has a very open feel in regard to sounds, and in some areas in regard to sight as well. No one room is completely close off to the rest of the center. Ms. Taylor has worked for the center for and she works in the infant room. She has only worked with Ms. Suiat ba ocuoutRpleeo times and that was when she first started working for the center. She advised that she has had interactions with Ms. Suit outside of work and she finds her to be "a very nice woman". She has not heard anything concerning about Ms. Suit or the care she provides. She called her a "nurturer" and said, "she is good at what she does". •c3 0 Ms. Spicer has worked for the center for almost = and she works in the wobbler room. She does not work with Ms. Suit, but due to the layout of the center and the half walls between rooms, she is able to hear what goes on in lbs. Suit's room. She denied ever hearing anything concerning from lbs. Suit's room. Ms. Bontrager started working for the center in _ as the assistant director. She in and out of all the rooms. She has had some experience working with Ms. is Suit and she has no concerns. Regarding the allegations, she said, i could never see why they would say that". Ms. Downey has worked for the center since She has worked in every room but currently works in the infant room. She worked with Ms_ Suit for almost a year in 2028. She had no concerns regarding Ms. Suit and said the two of them worked well together. Ms. Moss started working for the center in She said she works with Ms. Suit when she is covering breaks in the preschool rooms. asked Ms. Moss if she had ever seen Ms. Suit grab a child aggressively and Ms. Moss said, "kind or. She could not recall who or when, but said if children misbehave, Ms. Suit "will grab the forearm aggressively". She said she has seen it three or four times. She found it kind of concerning" but did not say anything to anyone "because I don't like to cause stuff". Ms. Porter started working at the center in March 2€ 22. Her position is staff support so she helps with snack, lunch, clean up, and breaks. She has worked with Ms. Suit but she mostly covers for Ms. Suit when she is on her break. She does not have any concerns about lbs. Suit or the care she provides. She said that Ms. Suit is able to recognize when she is getting frustrated with a child and if she or the child needs a break. if that happens, Ms. Suit will send the child to spend one on one time with Ms. Porter. Ms. Suit advised that she started working for the center in . She currently works as the lead caregiver in the preschool rooms. SheMsai the allegations are "absolutely not true. For discipline, she redirects children or tells them to "sit down and calm their busy'. If a child needs to be guided somewhere she said, "I grab like this", as she gently took hold of my upper arm, and she said she moves the children where they need to go. She also showed a gentle push to the upper arm. She explained that if a child tries to resist, she lets go. lbs. Suit said that she is able to recognize when she is getting frustrated with a child. When that happens, she asks someone else to take over providing care for that child. Ms. Suit said, "I would never hurt a child". During the on-site inspection. I observed interviews between and Child A, Child B, Child D, and Child H. Child A's interview was brief. She"on stated that "Logan" Ms. Suit and Ms. McKenzie