For Kids' Sake Childcare & Learning Center

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 supervision o f children at all times.

Based on interviews Teacher provided appropriate care for Child A and Child B on 11/25/2025.

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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.

On 1/24/2023, I spoke with the complainant. She indicated that Child A disclosed to her that Staff Member 1 hurt her by grabbing her wrist at naptime. The complainant did not have an idea as to which date this may have occurred. The complainant stated that Child A disclosed that she told a second staff member who told Staff Member 1, "You're fired". The complainant stated that Child A's mother had concerns over a video that was texted to her by Staff Member 1 showing Child A crying. On 1/24/2023, I spoke with Child A's mother. She stated that Child A has only been in care at the center for two months. Child A acts scared to go to the center sometimes. Child A's mother forwarded me two videos from her phone. The first video from 1/11/2023, showed Staff Member 1 pointing to letters as Child A attempted to name them. The second video from 1/19/2023 showed Staff Member 1 pointing to letters as Child A was crying. Staff Member 1 repeatedly asked Child A to name the letters. Child A was visibly upset and unable to answer. Child A's mother was aware that Child A told the complainant that Staff Member 1 hurt her wrist. Child A did not tell her that Staff Member 1 hurt her wrist. Child A's mother stated she did not see any marks or bruises on Child A. On 1/26/2023, I completed an unannounced inspection at the center. I spoke with program director and licensee, Angel Allen. Ms. Allen stated that Child A has only been in care for two months and is a great student. Child A has never had bad behavior, so there would be no reason for anyone to grab her wrist. Ms. Allen confirmed that she saw the video of Child A crying while trying to recite her letters. The video was sent with the intention of showing Child A's mother that Child A does not know her letters yet. Ms. Allen admitted that Staff Member 1's tone of voice was not nurturing in the video. I provided consultation on the importance of a welcoming environment full of positive speech and interactions. On 1/26/2023, I spoke with Staff Member 1. Staff Member 1 stated that Child A was no problem at all. She is a good student and goes to sleep well at nap time. She never had a reason to grab Child A and denies ever grabbing Child A or any child. Staff Member 1 stated that Child A has inconsistent attendance and sometimes cries during work time. Work time is when they go over what they are learning that day. Staff Member 1 stated she took the video of Child A crying during work time because Child A's mother did not believe Child A could not name the letters. Staff Member 1 stated that Child A never needed any discipline. The discipline policy for children ages 3 — school age states: "For Kids' Sake Childcare and Learning Center does not permit any form of corporal punishment". "Techniques such as prevention, redirecting, humor, reminding, encouraging, modeling, discussion, problem-solving, and conferencing will be used to address issues related to guidance and discipline. Calm down time may be used as a 3 behavior management technique to assist in solving an on-going or habitual behavior problem for this age group. Calm down time will be no longer than one minute per year of the child's age. Calm down time will be followed by redirection and positive encouragement." On 1/26/2023, I spoke with Staff Member 1's assistant, Staff Member 2. Staff Member 2 stated that Child A has never disclosed to her that anyone grabbed her wrist. She has never seen Staff Member 1 grab a child or mistreat a child. She is aware that she is a mandated reporter and stated she would report any adult that grabbed a child wrongly. Staff Member 2 stated that Child A attends class different days every week and that she sometimes cries at drop off time. Child A sleeps well at nap time and does not need assistance to get on her cot and go to sleep. On 1/26/2023, I spoke with Staff Member 3 who works as an assistant in Child A's classroom. Staff Member 3 described Child A as being quiet unless she is giggling with her fri

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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.

On 01/13/2022 1 attended the interview conducted by in Child A's home. Child A stated that Ms. Neely had him do wall squats because he did not know the letter He demonstrated a wall squat, which consisted of him leaning his back against the wall in a squat position, with his arm stretched out in a vertical position in front of his body. lbs. Neely required him to hold this position for a short time resulting in the back of his legs (calf area) hurting. He did not know how long his calf was hurting. Child A did not remember any other time that he was asked to complete squats at the center. 2 On 01/13/2022 Child A's Father stated that on 01/10/2022 Child A informed him that Ms. Neely had punished him because he could not pronounce the letter "C" correctly. For punishment, Ms. Neely forced Child A to squat along the wall in the GSRP classroom for an extended amount of time. He was forced to squat so long his legs an hurtin and he began to cry. Child A's Father did not spec to s. ee y or s. en a ou Child A stated, who are the only staff members in the classroom. On 01/13/2022 Ms. Neely stated that she did ask Child A to do wall squats on 01/10/2022 after he had knocked over another child's tower that he had made. She does not recall Child A not knowing the letter "C". Child A was having a hard time listening and she felt that the wall squats would help him to calm down. She has had the children complete wall squats as part of the exercise activities. She was not thinking of it as a punishment, just to calm him down so that he could listen and follow directions. When she asked Child A to complete the wall squats, he began to cry, and she did not force him to complete the wall squats. She had him go to the bathroom and clean his face, and he calmed down after. She will have the children complete jumping jacks or wall squats for no more than five minutes when they are not listening or following directions. These activities are used as a form of discipline so that the children can refocus and follow directions. Ms. Neeley stated that she learned this form of discipline from watching YouTube videos, and she did not discuss it with Ms. Allen. The approved discipline for the center is High Scope's, Six Steps: Supporting Children in Resolving Conflicts which does not include jumping jacks or wall squats. Ms. Johnson stated that she was not present when Ms. Neely asked Child A to complete wall squats on 01/10/2022. She has never observed Ms. Neely discipline the children by asking them to complete wall squats or jumping jacks. The only time she has the children completing any form of exercise is during scheduled exercise periods. She would not approve wall squats as a form of discipline and the center uses High Scope's, Six Steps: Supporting Children in Resolving Conflicts, which does not include jumping jacks or wall squats. Ms. Allen stated that the staff are required to complete High Scope's, Six Steps: Supporting Children in Resolving Conflicts which does not include jumping jacks or wall squats for discipline. She would not approve wall squats as a form of discipline. She did not observe the children doing squats or jumping jacks, but she was aware that the children exercised in the classroom. She will retrain all the staff and make sure that they are aware of the proper forms of discipline.

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