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Home › TN › North Point Academy d.b.a. KIDS R KIDS
6863 BIG RIDGE RD, TN · License #156555834 · Center · Child Care
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E 4.4: Accreditation
This center is not accredited
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and scoring of the QRIS. This center is not accredited
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint visit.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Today's visit included monitoring the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and regulations due to multiple complaints.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to multiple complaints/incidents.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to multiple complaints. Supervision lapses occurred during the transition from the playground, and a child was left unattended for an estimated 20–30 minutes. A formal incident report was not created or shared with the parent, in violation of policy. Management failed to report to theDepartment of Children Services. A formal incident report was neither completed nor provided to the parent regarding the child who was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 minutes. Management failed to report to the Department of Human Services.
Disposition: Yes
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to multiple complaints.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Supervision lapses occurred during the transition from the playground, and a child was left unattended for an estimated 20–30 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A formal incident report was not created or shared with the parent, in violation of policy.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Management failed to report to theDepartment of Children Services.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A formal incident report was neither completed nor provided to the parent regarding the child who was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Management failed to report to the Department of Human Services.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 2.2: Staff, and driver records contain documentation of all requirements
Required staff trainings - "before you begin" were found not met in TNPal.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
In order to be in compliance, the agency must document all incidents involving a child in their care, and inform the parents. The incident report must be filed in the child's file within one day of the incident in order to have the most accurate information available when an incident occurs. During a complaint investigation, it has been found that incidents, accidents, injuries, were not reported to DHS or to the parent/guardian, no later than the child's release to the parent/guardian or authorized representative on the date of occurrence.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Prior to having contact with children, a number of new employees have not receive the required supervision, training, or performance evaluation, required by management in accordance with TN Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Management failed to document and address repeated concerns regarding staff misconduct. The director acknowledged awareness of concerns but failed to take immediate corrective action, leading to ongoing issues.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Staff engaged in inappropriate discipline, including screaming in children's faces, failing to comfort distressed children, and making derogatory comments. For infants/toddlers: The educator shall hold and comfort children that are upset. (c) Potentially shaming, humiliating, frightening, verbally abusive, injurious discipline methods, and/or techniques that isolate the child are prohibited.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Children were not dressed appropriately for the weather, exposing them to unsafe conditions. In addition, failure to change diapers in a timely manner resulted in cases of diaper rash and discomfort.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Supervision points deducted for previous violation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.5: Books, pictures, and materials representing people of different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender in non- stereotyping roles available for children.
There are not 2 pictures in the classroom that represents diversity.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
The children's names are not around the classroom for the children to see. Books are not integrated throughout the classroom learning spaces.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
On September 12, 2024, It was reported that one educator had "thrown" the children in her class on multiple occasions. Allegedly, last week, a child was grabbed by the collar of his shirt and scratches were left on his neck. The report also stated that these incidents have been reported to the director multiple times with no action taken and no incident report was given to the parents. On September 13, 2024, LC Powell made an announced visit to interview all staff involved in this incident. Investigation findings revealed that there was no written incident report on file for the child or educator and the parents had not been notified. On September 16, 2024, LC served an individual safety plan for the educator in compliance with TN childcare licensing rules and regulations. On September 17, 2024, LC received notice that the educator was terminated from this center. This incident is pending further investigation by the SIU.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On April 1, 2021, an anonymous complaint stated educator Makena Jones in the three-year-old classroom inappropriately struck the child in the back with her foot to wake a child up for their nap after the child did not immediately stand up after being asked to. On April 7, 2021 Program Evaluator Hannah Weston determined the following violations. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure discipline is within reason and appropriate of child's age.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On March 3, 2021, an anonymous complaint stated an educator in the two year old class used food as a punishment. On March 4, 2021 Program Evaluator Hannah Weston interviewed ten educators. During these interviews, educators stated they had observed the named educator in the complaint withhold food from children as a form of punishment. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure food is not used as a punishment or withhold food from children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On March 3, 2021, an anonymous complaint stated a two year old child had been placed in time out on numerous occasions by an educator. On March 4, 2021 Program Evaluator Hannah Weston interviewed ten educators. During these interviews, educators stated they had observed the named educator in the complaint place children in time out. The educator admitted she had placed children in time out during the interview. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure children under 36 months are not placed in time out. Redirection will be used.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
On June 17, 2021, Licensing Consultant Hannah Weston checked Health and Safety for compliance during a quarterly monitoring visit and found two educators present, Elda Lalandano and Madison Lopez, that did not have certification in CPR and First Aid. On June 17, 2021 Licensing Consultant Hannah Weston determined the following violations. 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure at least one educator onsite has CPR/First Aid certification at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On April 1, 2021, an anonymous complaint stated educator Makena Jones in the three-year-old classroom inappropriately struck the child in the back with her foot to wake a child up for their nap after the child did not immediately stand up after being asked to. On April 7, 2021 Program Evaluator Hannah Weston determined the following violations. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure discipline is within reason and appropriate of child's age.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit, PE observed one educator seated with a child in a swing feeding the child a bottle. The educator was observed walking away from the child leaving the child unattended while feeding itself a bottle. Direct supervision was not maintained. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure children are directly supervised during meal times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On 12-09-19, during an unannounced visit for a complaint investigation, PE and DCS SIU found an educator did not provide adequate supervision to children in their care. The activities and whereabouts of each child were unknown. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure all educators are aware of all children's whereabouts and activities.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit, PE Grayson and PE Turner observed one infant child asleep with a bib around its neck. The bib was observed covering the child’s face. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure all educators have been thoroughly trained in Safe Sleep procedures. The agency will also ensure all infant's bibs are removed before being placed in cribs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On 12-09-19, during an unannounced visit for a complaint investigation, PE and DCS SIU found that an educator did not maintain adequate supervision as she did not know this incident had occurred while children were in her care and each child’s activity was unknown. 1240-04-01-.02 DEFINITIONS Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure direct supervision is maintained at all times and that all children's whereabouts are known at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit, PE Grayson and PE Turner observed two children in two classrooms with pacifier clips attached to their clothing. 1240-04-01-.13 FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure children are not permitted to wear pacifier clips on or attached to their clothing at any time.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2019
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant, PE found that the agency did not report an incident that had occurred at the agency to the Child Care Compliant Hotline. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure that all serious incidents, illnesses, or accidents are reported to the TDHS Child Care Compliant Hotline.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant at the agency, PE found that the agency did not report Suspected Abuse/Neglect. 1240-04-01-.10 DUTY TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will undergo mandated Child abuse and neglect training and reporting.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant, PE found that the agency did not document or report abuse/ neglect incident that had occurred at the agency. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure that all serious incidents that occur at the agency are documented.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the agency's assessment, a child ran out the classroom after his mother dropped him off. One educator was sitting with children near the book area. Another educator was hand washing with a child at the sink. The child was out of the room for one minute. The educators did not notice the child leave the classroom. The child’s mother re-entered the classroom with the child, and handed the child to the lead educator. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: Agency will hang bells of some sort on the door that will alert educators to look toward the door. The director will also advise the educators that whenever they are on the floor with the children to be maintain focused supervision at all times. Signs will also be posted on both front and back door reminding parents and educators to lock the door behind them.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Based on interviews during a complaint investigation it was verified that educators used inappropriate discipline with children in the classroom. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: educators will receive training on positive discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: an educator was observed on video using inappropriate discipline with a child in that the educators hip would not allow the child to get up from the child sized couch. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Plan of Corrective Action: the educator will receive training and coaching by CCR&R on Developmentally Appropriate Behavior, Developmentally Appropriate Interactions, Professionalism as a Teacher, Respecting Children and Cultural Diversity.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Caregiver was seen on video not supervising the children while they were eating lunch. 1240-04-03-.11 FOOD. Plan of Corrective Action: the staff will review the licensing rules in regards to mealtime supervision and the staff will receive additional training on meal time supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: caregiver was observed on video using improper discipline on a 3 year old child. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. Plan of Corrective Action: management will be spending more time observing the caregivers in the classrooms and offering feedback when needed. Management will also ensure staff receive training in Anger and Classroom Management.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
observation: caregiver was not seated at the table with the children while they were eating. Caregiver was engaged in other activities. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. Plan of corrective action: staff will receive training on the proper way to supervise the children when it comes to meal time. .
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: caregiver was seen on video using improper discipline with a 3 year old child. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. Plan of Corrective Action: Staff will receive training in Anger Management, Cognitive Discipline and Classroom Management Training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: management did not ensure that the staff was appropriately supervising the Children during mealtime. 1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. Plan of corrective Action: management will be spending longer hours observing the caregiver staff in the classroom during mealtime and offering any feedback required. Management will ensure all staff re-read the licensing .rules in regards to mealtime supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: From the complaint video caregivers must be seated and supervising children while they eat meals. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. Plan of Corrective Action: management will ensure that staff is supervising and seated with children during meal times.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The staffing sheets show Suite 250 children ages 15-22 months was out of ratio for one hour from 8:00 am until 9:00 am until a second caregiver arrived on the following days: On July 3, 2017 the ratio was 1:7, and July 6, 2017 the ratio was 1:8. The ratio should have been 1:6. 240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observations: Assessment observed adult medication in the 3-4 yr. old classroom and not in a locked container. Corrected on site 1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Parents were not notified that their child had been injured at the day care. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed 3 children being inappropriately disciplined and being placed in time out for an inappropriate amount of time. 1240-03-04-.09 PROGRAM
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed 3 children being moved from 1 classroom to another for disciplining reasons. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2016
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During unannounced visit PE observed that an 11 mos old male child had been left in the classroom by himself. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2015
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Supervision 1240-04-03 Violation: Infant classroom safe sleep touch did not occur within fifteen minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground. Observed Infant room 150 1:5 Observed 2 year old room 350 1:8 Observed 2 1/2- 3 1/2 room 450 1:11
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2012
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Additional Reviewer Responsibilities: (i) Agency management shall designate an additional person, who did not ride on the vehicle, to conduct an inspection once the vehicle has been unloaded. (ii) The additional reviewer shall: (I) Physically walk through the vehicle; (II) Inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle¿s interior;(III) Reconcile the passenger log with the agency¿s attendance roll to verify that each child is off the vehicle and present in his assigned classroom. This transfer of responsibility of each child shall be verified by the reviewer¿s full signature on the passenger log; and (IV) Immediately notify the director or other individual designated in charge of any discrepancies between the passenger log and the attendance roll. Checked passenger logs for week and observed that on the previous afternoon route there was no additional reviewer signature indication that a 3rd party had inspected the bus for children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2012
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(o) Children shall never be left without adult supervision while eating. Director stepped away into a classroom leaving three children alone eating in the cafe.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2012
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.07 STAFF (1) Responsibility for Staff. (a) The board, owner, applicant/licensee, or other designated agent of the child care center shall be responsible for selecting qualified individuals of suitable character and ability to work with children. (b) The director, with the guidance of the board or owner of the center, shall be responsible for supervision, training and evaluation of the staff, the program and the day-to-day operation of the center.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule 1240-04-03-.09 Program (5) Behavior Management and Guidance. (b) Discipline shall be reasonable, appropriate, and in terms the children can understand.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION. (7) General Record Requirements. (a) All records required by this Chapter shall be maintained in an organized manner on-site at the agency and shall be immediately available to the Department upon request. (9) Staff Record Requirements Shall Include: (c) Documentation, signed by the examining licensed physician, licensed psychologist, licensed clinician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician¿s Assistant, verifying that the staff October, 2008 (Revised) 17 LICENSURE RULES FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS CHAPTER 1240-4-3 (Rule 1240-4-3-.05, continued) person is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing care for children in a group setting. The documentation shall be on file within ten (10) calendar days of employment or starting to work; Jennifer Shearer has a physical that is more than 3 years old. Kelsey McConnon, Amanda Bushey,& Haley May do not have a physical in file at all.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.07 STAFF. (1) Responsibility for Staff. (2) General Staff Qualifications. (a) Every staff person, including auxiliary staff, substitutes, volunteers, and practicum students, shall be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of using the appropriate judgment for the care of children and otherwise performing his/her duties satisfactorily. (b) A person who has a physical, mental, or emotional condition which is in any way potentially harmful to children shall not be present with the children. Several staff records do not contain a caregiver health record (physical). Because of this DHS is not able to ascertain if the staff are capable of properly caring for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(f) Within the first two (2) weeks on the job, each employee (including auxiliary staff, such as bus driver, cook, etc.) shall receive instruction in: 1. Child abuse detection, reporting, and prevention; 2. Parent-center communication; 3. Disease control and health promotion; 4. An overview of licensing requirements; and 5. Information on risks of infection to female employees of childbearing age. Several staff reported receiving no training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION. (4) Naptime Supervision (Requirements for Naptime and Nighttime Care). (c) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Because of the possibility of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: 1. Infants shall be positioned on their backs when placed in a crib for sleeping. 2. In order to avoid the risk of smothering, soft bedding for infants is prohibited. 3. Infants shall not be wrapped tightly or swaddled in blankets for sleeping. 4. Infants shall be touched by a caregiver every fifteen (15) minutes in order to check breathing and body temperature. 5. Pillows shall be prohibited for infants. 6. If a child appears not to be breathing, the agency must immediately begin CPR and call for emergency medical assistance. 7. Before any caregiver can assume caregiving duties of any type in an infant room they shall be oriented in the foregoing SIDS procedures. Several staff told the PE's who visited that they had no training in preventing SIDS. Some did not know what SIDS was. Those who reported not being trained included infant/toddler room staff.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.07 STAFF. (1) Responsibility for Staff. (a) The board, owner, applicant/licensee, or other designated agent of the child care center shall be responsible for selecting qualified individuals of suitable character and ability to work with children. (b) The director, with the guidance of the board or owner of the center, shall be responsible for supervision, training and evaluation of the staff, the program and the day-to-day operation of the center. (e) Prior to assuming duties, each new employee shall receive orientation in, and be able to explain: 1. Program philosophy; 2. Job description; 3. Emergency procedures; 4. Policies regarding discipline of children; 5. Policies regarding the reporting of child abuse; and 6. Policies for receiving and dismissing children. DHS verified that the staff at this agency are not trained on policies for reporting of child abuse and policies for receiving and dismissing children prior to starting work with children. Many staff were not able to explain even the most basic of policies about their requirement to report suspected abuse immediately. Many also did not know what their responsiblity was regarding proper dismissal of children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Proce1) Supervision Procedures. (a) Agency Responsibility for the Children¿s Supervision. 1. The management of the agency shall maintain a system that enables all children in the agency¿s care to receive a level of supervision of their status and activities that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status so as ensure their health and safety and that allows agency personnel to know the whereabouts of each child in their care (2) Assignment of Children to Groups. (a) Each child must be on roll in a defined group and assigned to that group with a specific caregiver(s). (e) In order to assure the continuity of care for children and their caregivers, the children shall be kept with the same group throughout the day and shall not be moved, shuffled, or promoted to a new group until required based upon the developmental needs of the child; provided, however, that: 1. Groups, excluding infants and toddlers, may be combined for short periods for a special activity, e.g., special assembly, visiting performers or community helpers, etc., of no more than thirty (30) minutes duration per day as long as adult:child ratios are met. 2. Groups, excluding infants and toddlers, may be combined, for up to one (1) hour at the beginning of the day and for up to one (1) hour at the end of the day as set forth in Adult:Child Ratio Chart 3 in part (3)(d)3 below. At the 10-28-08 visit PE Lanham observed a child from Dee's room being shuffled down to the infant room in an attempt to meet ratio. adult:child ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION. (3) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground.(b) Adult:child ratios and group sizes may exceed the required limit by up to ten percent (10%), rounded to the nearest whole number, for no more frequently than three (3) days per week; provided, however: 1. Infant and toddler groups may never exceed the required ratios and group sizes; (d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts (d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts 1. Chart 1¿Single Age Grouping & Adult:Child Ratio Chart. Single-Age Grouping 8 12 14 16 18 20 No Max Infants: Six (6) wks.¿Fifteen (15) mos. 1:4 Toddlers (Twelve (12) mos.¿Thirty (30) mos.) 1:6 Two (2) years (Twenty-Four (24) mos.¿Thirty-Five (35) mos.) 1:7 Three (3 )years 1:9 Four (4)years 1:13 Five (5) years 1:16 School-Age (K and above) 1:20 2. Chart 2¿Multi-Age Grouping & Adult:Child Ratio Chart. Multi-Age Grouping 10 16 18 20 22 24 No Max Infants/Toddlers: Six (6) wks.¿Thirty (30) mos. 1:5 Two (2)-Four (4) years 1:8 Two and One-Half (2½)¿Three (3) years (Thirty (30)¿Forty-Seven(47) mos.) 1:9 Two and One-Half (2½)¿Five (5) years 1:11 Two and One-Half (2½)¿Twelve (12) years 1:10 Three (3)¿Five (5) years (includes Three (3)¿Four (4) years) 1:13 Four (4)¿Five (5) years 1:16 Five (5)¿Twelve (12) years 1:20 PE Lanham observed Brenda Caplinger with the ratio violations below: School age plus preschoolers 1:12, 1:18, 2:20, 2:21. This is a ratio violation plus a maximum group size violation. PE Lanham observed Jamie's 2 year old room wiher her the only caregiver with 8 2's and later with 9 2's. Pe Lanham observed Dee's room with Dee being the only caregiver with 7 toddlers. PE Lanham also observed Megan and Rachel in the infant room with the 2 of them with 9 infants. This exceed max group size of 8 and allowable ratio of 2:8. PE Lanham observed Pam with 1:13 3's.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.07 STAFF.(1) Responsibility for Staff. (a) The board, owner, applicant/licensee, or other designated agent of the child care center shall be responsible for selecting qualified individuals of suitable character and ability to work with children. (b) The director, with the guidance of the board or owner of the center, shall be responsible for supervision, training and evaluation of the staff, the program and the day-to-day operation of the center (9) Criminal Background and Vulnerable Persons Registry Review Requirements. (a) Individuals Requiring a Fingerprint Criminal Background Review and Abuse (Vulnerable Persons) Registry Check: 1. Any individual applying to work as a paid employee, director or manager of the child care agency in a position that will require or allow the individual to have contact with children at any time; Caregiver Jennifer Shearer was observed working in the infant room. She was rehired in Jan 2008. She had not had her background check since returning to work in Feb.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, scoring of the QRIS, and a complaint investigation. Supervision points deducted for previous violation. There are not 2 pictures in the classroom that represents diversity. The children's names are not around the classroom for the children to see. Books are not integrated throughout the classroom learning spaces.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to a complaint.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules, and regulations, and the serving of a safety plan for 1 educator. On September 12, 2024, It was reported that one educator had "thrown" the children in her class on multiple occasions. Allegedly, last week, a child was grabbed by the collar of his shirt and scratches were left on his neck. The report also stated that these incidents have been reported to the director multiple times with no action taken and no incident report was given to the parents. On September 13, 2024, LC Powell made an announced visit to interview all staff involved in this incident. Investigation findings revealed that there was no written incident report on file for the child or educator and the parents had not been notified. On September 16, 2024, LC served an individual safety plan for the educator in compliance with TN childcare licensing rules and regulations. On September 17, 2024, LC received notice that the educator was terminated from this center. This incident is pending further investigation by the SIU.
Disposition: Yes
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to a complaint.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations due to a complaint.
Disposition: Not Applicable
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a complaint investigation.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant, PE found that the agency did not report an incident that had occurred at the agency to the Child Care Compliant Hotline. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure that all serious incidents, illnesses, or accidents are reported to the TDHS Child Care Compliant Hotline. Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant at the agency, PE found that the agency did not report Suspected Abuse/Neglect. 1240-04-01-.10 DUTY TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will undergo mandated Child abuse and neglect training and reporting. Observation: During an unannounced monitoring visit to investigate a compliant, PE found that the agency did not document or report abuse/ neglect incident that had occurred at the agency. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING Plan of Corrective Action: The agency will ensure that all serious incidents that occur at the agency are documented.
Disposition: Yes
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During the agency's assessment, a child ran out the classroom after his mother dropped him off. One educator was sitting with children near the book area. Another educator was hand washing with a child at the sink. The child was out of the room for one minute. The educators did not notice the child leave the classroom. The child’s mother re-entered the classroom with the child, and handed the child to the lead educator. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: Agency will hang bells of some sort on the door that will alert educators to look toward the door. The director will also advise the educators that whenever they are on the floor with the children to be maintain focused supervision at all times. Signs will also be posted on both front and back door reminding parents and educators to lock the door behind them.
Disposition: Yes
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