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311 Cleveland Street, TN · License #170512416 · Center · Child Care
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1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The required training for staff that was due 9/30/2025 was not completed by the due date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a complaint visit]. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Recommended that the provider never burn candles as it is a fire hazard. 2. Recommended covering open outlets and items labeled keep out of reach of children be locked away when not in use. 3. Recommended that children not sleep on stacked cots and provide children aged one and older with a mat or cot for a nap. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Provider admitted to burning candles in the classrooms sometimes. Toddlers were observed sleeping in pack-and-plays in the infant room. A two-year-old was observed sleeping on stacked cots in the two-year-old classroom. There were uncovered outlets observed by the LC in both the 2-year-old and 4-year-old classrooms. Nap checks, diapering, and feeding schedules were not documented in the infant /toddler classroom. The infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
Disposition: Yes
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. It also included an unannounced visit to follow up from a complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Educators were encouraged to report all suspected abuse/neglect and were advised that they were mandated reporters 2. Educator in one classroom was advised to not allow a child to nap on a stack of 3 cots. 3. Director was reminded to have staff ensure that all parents have signed the children in and out Violations were not received.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Notify of incidents and fill out incident reports immediately. 2. Have extra staff during meal times. 3. Have employeed staff with children in attendance sign in and out. Violations were received and include: 1. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. 2.1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. 3. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. Correct Action Plan (CAP) completed. The parent's signature and time in and out were not written on the sign in and out sheet. Director did not report serious incident as required. Two children walked out of classroom door to outside while educator had her back to them, preparing lunch.
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Allergies were not posted in the kitchen. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Cleaning solutions labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were located in a basket on top of the microwave in the 2-year-old classroom. This is not a rule violation; however, points were deducted for quality.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.8: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, child maltreatment *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
One new staff member has not completed the required Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma training before having unsupervised contact with the children. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Name-to-face roll call was not conducted before children left the classroom to go to the playground, nor once they arrived on the playground. Technical assistance was provided.
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.
Two materials representing some form of diversity were not observed in the classroom chosen for observation. This is not a rule violation; however, points were deducted for quality.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.6: Dramatic play materials include items from different cultures.
Two types of dramatic play props representing diversity/cultures were not observed. This is not a rule violation; however, points were deducted for quality.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.10 Playground Supervision
In the observed classroom, a name-to-face roll call was not conducted before the children left or when they arrived on the playground. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
During the diapering and toileting routines, children in the classroom observed waited on the rug with no activity. During that time, behavior issues were observed. The educator told the children to stop hitting and kicking, and to put the books away if they wanted to go outside. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
No container for mouthed toys was observed in the classroom. The educator stated that she did have one, but it was no longer in her classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.1: : Appropriate behavior interventions based upon age and development of children (positive guidance/focusing on positive behavior) and reasonable/appropriate discipline-redirection that a child can understand (without being shaming, abusive, or injurious).
The educator stated that she was not familiar with resources for behavior management. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
A list of food allergies was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
A staff member had not completed the required Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma training before having unsupervised contact with the children in her classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
In the classroom observed, a name-to-face roll call was not conducted as required.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A name-to-face roll call was not conducted as children transitioned from the classroom to the playground or once children were on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.2: Emergency preparedness and response planning. The child care provider shall comply with all other requirements related to emergency preparedness provided under T.C.A. § 71-3-517
The last recorded fire drill was in May of 2025, and there was no other type of emergency drill recorded. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.3: Notices and Postings-Licenses, Rating, menus, schedule, violations
The last recorded fire drill was in May of 2025. There were no other types of emergency drills posted. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.4: Accreditation
This agency is not accredited. Technical assistance was provided. This indicator is not a rule violation; instead, it is an indicator of quality.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Artwork done by the one-year-old was not posted in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.18 · 1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
The last recorded fire drill was in May of 2025, and there was no other type of emergency drill recorded.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
The director said that there were no known allergies in the center. This information was not posted in the center. This is not a rule violation, however, this indicator was marked as not met to deduct appropriate points.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.9: Mealtime Supervision
No mealtime supervision plan was observed in the infant or 2-year-old classrooms. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
An item labeled "keep out of reach of children" ( disinfectant spray ) was on top of the paper towel dispenser in the 2-year-old classroom restroom. This item should be locked away. Outdoors, the swings had open S-hooks. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
No mealtime supervision plan was observed in the infant or 2-year-old classrooms. Technical assistance was provided.
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.
Two materials representing some form of diversity were not observed in the infant, 1-year-old, 2-year-old, and 3-year-old classrooms. Two culturally diverse books were not observed in the 1-year-old classroom. This is not a rule violation, however, this indicator was marked as not met to deduct appropriate points. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.6: Dramatic play materials include items from different cultures.
Two different dramatic play props representing other cultures/diversity were not observed in the infant, 1-year-old, 2-year-old, and 3-year-old classrooms. This is not a rule violation, however, this indicator was marked as not met to deduct the appropriate points.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.10 Playground Supervision
The playground supervision plan was not posted. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
The lesson plan used was a generic plan that was observed in more than one classroom. Lesson plans should be individualized for each classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
There were no pictures of real-life animals observed in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
The use of TNELDS was not evident in the planning. The lesson plan was a generic plan that was posted in some classrooms. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E2.3: Educators show regard for child perspective/extend learning opportunities through effective use of questioning, listening, and responding (allow child-initiated activities/interactions as appropriate, elicit child ideas, encourage child talk).
The educator stated that no books about emotions or feelings were in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
The educator said she is new to the classroom and does not have a behavior plan to address inappropriate behaviors. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
The swings had open S-hooks. Technical assistance was provided.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The playground supervision plan was not posted as required.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
An item labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on top of the paper towel dispenser in the 2 year old classroom restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
No mealtime supervision plan was observed in the infant or 2 year old classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Educator was diapering and putting away cots while 1 and 2 year old children were eating at the table. Technical assistance was provided. Referral made to Child Care Resoruce & Referral (CCR&R).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.15: Universal and standard precautions are used when handling/cleaning and disposal of bodily fluids.
The educator was observed changing diapers and not washing her or the children's hands afterward. The changing table was not cleaned or sanitized in between diaper changes. The educator did not wash her hands after diapering children and preparing a child's food with her bare hands. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
A posted lesson plan was not observed in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The educator was observed changing the children's diapers and not washing her or the children's hands afterward. The changing table was not cleaned or sanitized in between diaper changes. the educator did not wash her hands after diapering children before preparing food with her bare hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The educator was not seated with the children while they ate snacks. She was observed diapering and putting away cots while the children ate at the table.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
While the children ate snacks, the educator had her back to them diapering other children and putting away cots.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 3.12: Injuries, illness, accidents documented and reported to parents as required.
Director reported that a copy of the incident/accident report is not given to the parent. technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.15: Universal and standard precautions are used when handling/cleaning and disposal of bodily fluids.
The changing table was not cleaned or sanitized in between different children being diapered. The changing table is located across the room from the sink.. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.2: Emergency preparedness and response planning. The child care provider shall comply with all other requirements related to emergency preparedness provided under T.C.A. § 71-3-517
The emergency preparedness plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with serious medical conditions.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.5: Rest Period
Classrooms are very dark during naps with blankets blocking light from the windows Technical assistance provided. .
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
No posted lesson plans were observed in any of the classrooms. The director stated that they do not do lesson plans during summer break. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
No artwork done by children was observed in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
The educator in the classroom observed stated that she did not have TNELDS or PreLiteracy training. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.1: : Appropriate behavior interventions based upon age and development of children (positive guidance/focusing on positive behavior) and reasonable/appropriate discipline-redirection that a child can understand (without being shaming, abusive, or injurious).
The educator stated that she uses time out with children under three years of age. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.2: Regular Parent Communication
The director does not provide parents with documentation of incidents/injuries as required. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.18 · 1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with serious medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.16 · 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities
There were uncovered outlets observed by the LC in both the 2-year-old and 4-year-old classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.16 · 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities
Provider admitted to burning candles in the classrooms sometimes.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
Toddlers were observed sleeping in pack-and-plays in the infant room. A two-year-old was observed sleeping on stacked cots in the two-year-old classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Nap checks, diapering, and feeding schedules were not documented in the infant /toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
The parent's signature and time in and out were not written on the sign in and out sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Director did not report serious incident as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Two children walked out of classroom door to outside while educator had her back to them, preparing lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Pea gravel does not meet 6 inch minimun average depth under slides. Element marked as not met to deduct appropriate points, however, this is not a rule violation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.9:First-aid and CPR
Four of the staff members have received no CPR/First Aid training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The director stated that four of seven staff members have not completed pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE an infant asleep in a swing. PE was informed by the educator told that the infant had been dozing off and on. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Corrective Action: All staff in the infant room including floaters will remove infants from swings when they begin to fall asleep.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed the sign in and out sheet for the two year old classroom with one child that had not been signed in. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Corrective Action: All staff will check the sign in and out sheets before parents leave from dropping off their children to make sure they sign their children in.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed staff failed to complete the five (5) year background check by 7/28/19. This was confirmed from receipt of email sent from the criminal background check system. 1240-04-01-.07 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND STATE REGISTRY/RECORDS REVIEW PROCEDURES. Corrective Action: All staff will be sent before their fingerprinting date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed staff failed to complete the five (5) year background check by 7/26/19. This was confirmed from receipt of email sent from the criminal background check system. 1240-04-01-.07 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND STATE REGISTRY/RECORDS REVIEW PROCEDURES. Corrective Action: All staff will be sent before their fingerprint date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2019
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed staff failed to complete the five (5) year background check by 7/25/19. This was confirmed from receipt of email sent from the criminal background check system. 1240-04-01-.07 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND STATE REGISTRY/RECORDS REVIEW PROCEDURES. (1) Criminal Background and Abuse Registry Disclosures and Reviews; Fingerprinting Requirements. (c) Background checks are required for all staff at least every five (5) years. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, the agency will make sure that all staff including directors and owners have completed their five (5) year background check prior to the expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed children the three year old classroom during nap were not lying in the face to feet position. PE has given TA on this at a previous visit. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (7) Equipment for Children (b) Naptime Sleeping Procedures 1. Positioning of cots, cribs and sleeping mats. (i) In order to avoid the spread of airborne diseases children shall be positioned on mats in a face to feet alternating pattern, unless they are separated by an appropriate solid barrier. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, the agency will make sure that the three year old classroom utilizes the face to feet alternating pattern during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed children in three classrooms during nap lying in the face to face position without proper barriers in between them. PE has given TA on this at a previous visit. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (7) Equipment for Children (b) Naptime Sleeping Procedures 1. Positioning of cots, cribs and sleeping mats. (i) In order to avoid the spread of airborne diseases children shall be positioned on mats in a face to feet alternating pattern, unless they are separated by an appropriate solid barrier. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, the agency will make sure that all classrooms utilize the face to feet alternating pattern during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed the three year old classroom with ratio of 1:10 during nap time. Teacher, Taylor Nelson, stated she did not know why a child from the 4-5 year old classroom was placed in her classroom. The correct ratio for the three year old classroom is 1:9. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS (1) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) Adult:child ratios in this paragraph shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are on the premises of the child care agency, including outdoors or on the playground. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, agency will make sure that all children stay with their same grouping each day and will maintain required adult/child ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed only two children in the infant room were changed during the diapering time. None of the other children were checked or changed. Rule 1: 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY (15) Diapering. (a) Children shall be checked regularly throughout the day to determine if they are wet or soiled. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, children in the infant room will be checked regularly throughout the day to determine if they are wet or soiled.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two bottles of formula were not labeled in the refrigerator in the infant room. Rule 2: 1240-04-01-.13 FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE (3) Food Preparation (f) Food, formula, milk, or breast milk brought from home shall be: 1. Labeled with the child’s name; 2. Labeled with the date the item(s) were received Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, bottles of formula will be labeled with child’s name and the date they were received.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During assessment, educators were observed not consistently washing their hands before and after bottle feedings in the infant classroom. Rule 4: 1240-04-01-.13 FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE. (1) Meal and Snack Time Procedures. (a) Staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before preparing and serving meals and after meals and snacks. Children shall wash their hands with soap and water before and after meals and snacks. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, staff will wash their hands before and after bottle feedings in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During Assessment, children were observed left crying in cribs or bouncy seats during long periods of time and educators did not respond in a timely manner. Rule 3: 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT (1) Schedule and Routines. (g) The educator(s) shall give individual attention to each child throughout the day to include the following activities: 1. For infants/toddlers: (v) The educator shall be attuned to child’s needs and respond. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, educators will be attuned to the child’s needs and respond.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During assessment, the protective surfacing of pea gravel measurement was 3 to 5 1/2 inches. Rule 5: 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (3) Outdoor Play Equipment. (f) Climbers and swings shall have a protective fall zone surface recognized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as a shock absorbing, resilient material maintained with a minimum average depth of six (6) inches. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, agency will have appropriate protective surfacing of pea gravel measurement of 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During assessment, infants were observed being confined in bouncy seats, cribs, or held for much of the day. Infants did not have access to developmentally appropriate equipment. Rule 7: 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (2) Indoor Equipment. (a) Sufficient indoor equipment, materials, and toys shall be available to: 2. Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment so that each child may choose from at least two play options. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, Infants will have access to at least two play options that are developmentally appropriate.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During Assessment, children were observed only receiving 45 minutes of outdoor play. Schedule observed stated that outdoor play occurs for 45 minutes. Rule 2: 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT (3) Outdoor Play and Playground Routines. b) Outdoor play and moderate to vigorous indoor or outdoor physical activity shall be available as follows: 2. Toddlers and preschoolers shall have sixty (60) to ninety (90) minutes of outdoor play per day. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, agency will have sixty (60) to ninety (90) minutes of outdoor play. This will also be reflected on the daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The 3 year old classroom was out of ratio while on the playground. The ratio was 1:13. The correct ratio is 1:9. Rule: 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. (1) Required Adult: Child Ratios. (a) Adult: child ratios in this paragraph shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are on the premises of the child care agency, including outdoors or on the playground. Compliance Statement: Agency will have appropriate adult/child ratio for age 3 years.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency has broken and damaged playground equipment along with broken window blinds in the infant room. Rule: 1240-04-01 Equipment for Children 1.) General h.) Damaged, unsteady, or non-useable equipment shall be immediately repaired or immediately removed from the room or playground. Compliance Statement: The agency should immediately remove or repair broken or damage equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation #5: Three children were not signed in for the day and parents were signing their signatures as “mom” or “dad”. Rule: 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision (1) Supervision Procedures (e) Sign-In/Sign-Out Procedures. 1. Child care agencies shall maintain a daily sign-in and sign-out sheet that includes: (i) Each child’s printed full name; (ii) Date; (iii) Time of entry; (iv) Time of departure; and (v) Space for printed name and signature of parent/guardian or authorized representative Compliance Statement: All children must be signed in and out each day by a parent/guardian. Parent/Guardian must sign using their full name.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation #2: PE checked new staff files and found a new employee; Gabbriel Midkiff only had 1 reference in her staff file. Rule: 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping 1.) General Record Keeping 3. Staff Record Requirements c.) Staff records shall include the following: 6.) At least 3 references Compliance Statement: All staff must provide the agency with at least 3 references.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation #3: The agency did not have a current report card posted but had one posted from 2016. Rule: 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, & Administration 12.) Posting Requirements (a) The following shall be posted near the main entrance where staff, parents, and others may view them: 2. Current child care agency Report Card Compliance Statement: All child care agencies must post their most current report card scores.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation #4: The agency did not have their child care license posted and was not able to locate the license. Rule: 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, & Administration 12.) Posting Requirements (a) The following shall be posted near the main entrance where staff, parents, and others may view them: 1. The child care agency license Compliance Statement: All child care agencies must post their current license.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule: 1240-04-01-08 Record Keeping 1.) General Record Keeping e.) Immunization Record Requirement 1.) The child care agency shall have a Tennessee Department of Health Official Immunization Certificate before accepting any child age 2 months or older. Observation #1: An infant who turned 9 weeks old this week was enrolled this week without immunization records. Compliance Statement: The agency must receive the immunization record on any child prior to enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule: 1240-04-03-08 Equipment for Children (1)(b) All indoor and outdoor equipment shall be well-made and safe. There shall be no dangerous angles, no sharp edges, splinters, protruding nails, nuts and bolts, heavy or hard swing seats, heavy entrapment spaces, no open s-hooks or pinch points, etc. within children reach. Observation: Bolts on steering wheels on cars on play ground are very loose which can cause child to pinch their hand or finger which is noted as a "pinch point'.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule 1240-04-03-09 Program Educational Activities (7) (a) Activities shall be based on developmentally appropriate educational practices. (b) A daily program shall provide opportunities for learning, self-expression and participation in a variety of creative activities such as art, music, literature, dramatic play science and health. Observation: During the agencies Assessment children were only allowed to participate in group time which prevented them from other materials to have access to as an alternative.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule: 1240-04-03-8 Outdoor Play Equipment 3(e) An acceptable resilient surfacing material as recognized by the Department, shall cover fall zones in accordance with the following chart: Pea Gravel Minimal Acceptable Depth (6) inches Observation: Pea Gravel was measured in the fall zones on playground on the "big playground" doesn't meet the 6 inch requirement in fall zones. Most measured 1-4 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The 1 & 2 year old classroom had seven (7) children present with one staff member. The ratio for having 1 and 2 year old children in a classroom is 1:6. 1240-04-03.06 SUPERVISION
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The caregiver in the 4 & 5 year old classroom left the children unattended during nap while she went to another area of the center. The floater was not called to come into the classroom while the staff member was out. 1240-04-03.06 SUPERVISION
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes
Investigation completed. No violations cited. The following technical assitance provided: Recommeded using daily chart to record diaper changes and making sure children are not near when using cleaning products.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During assessment, educators were observed not consistently washing their hands before and after bottle feedings in the infant classroom. Rule 4: 1240-04-01-.13 FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE. (1) Meal and Snack Time Procedures. (a) Staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before preparing and serving meals and after meals and snacks. Children shall wash their hands with soap and water before and after meals and snacks. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, staff will wash their hands before and after bottle feedings in the infant classroom. Observation: During Assessment, children were observed left crying in cribs or bouncy seats during long periods of time and educators did not respond in a timely manner. Rule 3: 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT (1) Schedule and Routines. (g) The educator(s) shall give individual attention to each child throughout the day to include the following activities: 1. For infants/toddlers: (v) The educator shall be attuned to child’s needs and respond. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, educators will be attuned to the child’s needs and respond. Observation: During assessment, the protective surfacing of pea gravel measurement was 3 to 5 1/2 inches. Rule 5: 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (3) Outdoor Play Equipment. (f) Climbers and swings shall have a protective fall zone surface recognized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as a shock absorbing, resilient material maintained with a minimum average depth of six (6) inches. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, agency will have appropriate protective surfacing of pea gravel measurement of 6 inches. Observation: During assessment, infants were observed being confined in bouncy seats, cribs, or held for much of the day. Infants did not have access to developmentally appropriate equipment. Rule 7: 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (2) Indoor Equipment. (a) Sufficient indoor equipment, materials, and toys shall be available to: 2. Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment so that each child may choose from at least two play options. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, Infants will have access to at least two play options that are developmentally appropriate. Observation: During Assessment, children were observed only receiving 45 minutes of outdoor play. Schedule observed stated that outdoor play occurs for 45 minutes. Rule 2: 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT (3) Outdoor Play and Playground Routines. b) Outdoor play and moderate to vigorous indoor or outdoor physical activity shall be available as follows: 2. Toddlers and preschoolers shall have sixty (60) to ninety (90) minutes of outdoor play per day. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, agency will have sixty (60) to ninety (90) minutes of outdoor play. This will also be reflected on the daily schedule.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation #5: Three children were not signed in for the day and parents were signing their signatures as “mom” or “dad”. Rule: 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision (1) Supervision Procedures (e) Sign-In/Sign-Out Procedures. 1. Child care agencies shall maintain a daily sign-in and sign-out sheet that includes: (i) Each child’s printed full name; (ii) Date; (iii) Time of entry; (iv) Time of departure; and (v) Space for printed name and signature of parent/guardian or authorized representative Compliance Statement: All children must be signed in and out each day by a parent/guardian. Parent/Guardian must sign using their full name. Observation #2: PE checked new staff files and found a new employee; Gabbriel Midkiff only had 1 reference in her staff file. Rule: 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping 1.) General Record Keeping 3. Staff Record Requirements c.) Staff records shall include the following: 6.) At least 3 references Compliance Statement: All staff must provide the agency with at least 3 references. Observation #3: The agency did not have a current report card posted but had one posted from 2016. Rule: 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, & Administration 12.) Posting Requirements (a) The following shall be posted near the main entrance where staff, parents, and others may view them: 2. Current child care agency Report Card Compliance Statement: All child care agencies must post their most current report card scores. Observation #4: The agency did not have their child care license posted and was not able to locate the license. Rule: 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, & Administration 12.) Posting Requirements (a) The following shall be posted near the main entrance where staff, parents, and others may view them: 1. The child care agency license Compliance Statement: All child care agencies must post their current license. Rule: 1240-04-01-08 Record Keeping 1.) General Record Keeping e.) Immunization Record Requirement 1.) The child care agency shall have a Tennessee Department of Health Official Immunization Certificate before accepting any child age 2 months or older. Observation #1: An infant who turned 9 weeks old this week was enrolled this week without immunization records. Compliance Statement: The agency must receive the immunization record on any child prior to enrollment.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable