• Compliant

  1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

  Staff left 10 children all 2 years old in the classroom alone during naptime for up to 7 minutes.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers

  Staff left 10 children all 2 years old in the classroom alone during nap time for up to 7 minutes.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

  Staff left 10 children all 2 years old alone in the classroom during nap time while staff were taking breaks. It was for up to 7 minutes.

  Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: On 9/8/2020, PE visited site due to a serious injury report for 5 year old breaking her arm on the playground. It was found that the site had 3 inches of resilient surfacing under the climbing equipment. 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: The agency will refill the resilient surfacing to meet the depth of 6 inches.

  Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2020

  Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: PE observed the sign in sheets and there were 106 children signed in at the agency. PE observed 115 children that were present at the agency. 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: To ensure compliance, will ensure that all children that are present at the agency are signed in on the sign in sheets.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2019

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: During an altercation with a parent, the director acknowledged that she was aware of an incident that occurred with a teacher allegedly hitting a child, but did not report it. This incident occurred on last week. 1240-04-01-.10 DUTY TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (1) Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. (a) Duty to Report. 1. Every operator, owner, licensee, director, primary educator or staff member of, or substitute staff member or volunteer in, a child care agency licensed by the Department of Human Services is individually responsible and required to immediately report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to either the Department of Children’s Services and/or local law enforcement or the judge of the juvenile court in the county of the child’s residence, pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 37-1-403 and 37-1-605. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will ensure that any suspicions of abuse or neglect will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

  Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2019

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: PE observed the agency did not call the Child Care Complaint Hotline for a one year old child that had a seizure on 4/4/19 and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. (1) Reports of Incidents, Illnesses, Accidents, Injuries, and Fatalities. (f) The child care agency shall notify the Department of all serious incidents the same day of the incident, by contacting the Complaint Hotline at 1-800-462-8261. Serious incidents include but are not limited to the following: 2. Reports made to the Department of Children’s Services, law enforcement, or anytime it is necessary to call 911; Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, the agency will make sure to call the Child Care Complaint Hotline for all serious incidents and in the event that 911 has to called.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2019

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation 6: PE and FS1 observed the staff file of Veronica Brown did not have documentation of First Aid training completed. 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY. (10) First Aid. (b) All staff shall obtain first aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. At least one staff member who has current certification in first aid from a certifying organization recognized by the Department shall be on-site at all times. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will have all staff complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation 2: PE and FS1 observed the staff file of Veronica Brown did not have completed trainings for Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma and pre-service training hours. 1240-04-01-.06 STAFF (3) General Child Care Agency Staff Qualifications (h) Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall complete training in the following areas: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma; and 2. A minimum of two (2) hours pre-service training as recognized by the Department. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will have all staff to complete Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma training and pre-service training hours prior to working with children.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation 1: PE and FS1 observed the staff file of Veronica Brown did not have any orientation trainings completed prior to working with children. 1240-04-01-.06 STAFF (3) General Child Care Agency Staff Qualifications (g) Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall receive orientation in, and have a working knowledge of the following items: 1. Program philosophy and policies; 2. Job description; 3. Emergency health and safety procedures; 4. Behavior management procedures; 5. Detection, reporting, and prevention of child abuse; 6. Procedures for receiving and releasing children; 7. Safe sleep procedures; 8. Meal service and safe food preparation policies; 9. Supervision during high risk activities such as eating and outdoor play; 10. Food allergies; 11. Expectations for communications with parent/guardian; 12. Disease control and health promotion, including childhood obesity and the beneficial health impacts of physical activity; 13. An overview of licensing requirements; and 14. Information on risks of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) to female employees of childbearing age. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will make sure all staff receive orientation training prior to working with children.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation 8: PE observed the 6 weeks-15 month classroom had a ratio of 1:5. The correct ratio for this classroom grouping is 1:4. 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: In order to ensure compliance, the agency must meet all required adult/child ratios.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation 3: PE and FS1 observed the staff file of Veronica Brown. Ms. Brown has not met the requirements of an educator and documentation of trainings was not obtained in the staff file. 1240-04-01-.06 STAFF (3) General Child Care Agency Staff Qualifications (i) Documentation of the requirements in subparagraphs (g) and (h) shall be maintained in the staff file. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will have all required documentation maintained in staff files to ensure that they meet the qualifications as an educator.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: PE observed the staff file of Veronica Brown did not have the clearance letter verifying background results. Rule: 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING (on amended checksheet) (3) Staff Record Requirements. (b) Staff records shall include the following information for each staff member: 13. Verification of criminal and juvenile background check results, the vulnerable person’s and sex offender registries results, and the results of a review of the protective services records of the Departments of Children’s and Human Services. Compliance Statement: To ensure compliance, the agency will ensure that all clearance letters have been received prior to allowing staff to work at the agency.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2019

  Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Observation: PE observed caregiver Veronica Brown was excluded from working with children and was present at the agency working. Ms. Brown has been employed since 10/17/18. Results on Baktrak registry show Ms. Brown as excluded on 2/19/19. 1240-04-01-.07 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND STATE REGISTRY/RECORDS REVIEW PROCEDURES. (4) Exclusion from access to child care based on a listing on a state registry. (a) No person shall be employed, be a licensee or operator, provide substitute services, reside, or have any access to children in a child care agency if the results of the state registry review identify the person as being: 1. Listed on the Vulnerable Persons Registry; 2. Listed on the Sexual Offender Registry; or 3. Substantiated in the records of the Department of Children’s Services as a perpetrator of abuse or neglect of a child. Compliance Statement: In order to ensure compliance, the agency will not allow anyone excluded on the premises to work.

  Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019

  Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION Observation: Some children were not signed in/out of the agency by the parent or authorized representative.

  Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2017

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  During lunch some children were not given or allowed to drink their milk along with eating their food. A child was told to eat all his vegetables before drinking his milk. Also the staff and children¿s hands were not constantly washed with running water and soap before bottle feeding. 1240-04-03-.11 FOOD. (1) Nutritional Needs. (e) Food shall not be forced on or withheld from children. (2) Meal Service. (a) Caregivers and children shall wash their hands with soap and water.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2011

  Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  It was noted that on many occasions teachers would pick up children by their arms along with not using enough support when picking up infants. 1240-04-03-.02 DEFINITIONS. (18) Developmentally Appropriate. Practices which use a knowledge of child development to identify the range of appropriate behaviors, activities, and materials for a specific age group. This knowledge is used in conjunction with an understanding about individual children¿s growth patterns, strengths, interests, and experiences to design the most appropriate learning environment. A developmentally appropriate curriculum provides for all areas of a child¿s development, physical, emotional, social, and cognitive, through an integrated approach.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2011

  Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. (1) Schedule and Routines. Each caregiver shall be responsible for providing consistent care for a specific infants(s)/ toddler(s). ¿Consistent care¿ includes, but is not limited to: planning and record-keeping for the child, communication, general interaction with and routine care of the child. (5) Behavior Management and Guidance. (a) Attention spans and skills of children shall be considered so that caregivers do not require children to engage in developmentally inappropriate behavior.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2011

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  It was observed that the same crib was used by two different children at different times and the sheet was not changed between usages. The teacher was observed putting the first child in the crib to fall asleep, and after allowing her time to fall asleep and she didn¿t, the child was removed from the crib. Then later the director puts a different child in the same crib with the same sheets. 1240-04-03-.08 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN. (4) Naptime and sleeping Equipment. (d) All nap/sleep equipment shall be clean and in god repair, and shall comply with The following equipment requirements: 5. A clean sheet or towel shall be used to cover whatever the child sleeps on. 6. A clean coverlet shall be available to each child. 8. For health and safety reasons each crib, cot, bed or mat shall be labeled to assure that each child naps on his own bedding.

  Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2011

  Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Two children arrived at the center at 3pm for the night shift. The mother placed these children in the one year old room. This made fourteen children in the one year old room. Also, both of these children did not belong in this room. One should have gone to Ms. Jamie¿s two year old room and the other two year old to Ms. Willette¿s room. You did correct this issue immediately after I called your attention to it. The licensing rule [1240-4-3.06(3)(d)(chart 1)] definition states: The adult:child ratio for toddler age twelve months to thirty months is 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12. This can be found on page 22 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers. The licensing rule [1240-4-3-.06(2)(b)] definition states: Maximum group size requirements shall be maintained at all times with the exception of meals served in common dining rooms, napping in common nap rooms, or outdoors on the playground. This can be found on page 21 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2009

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  While I was at the child care center today, I observed snack time. I observed three different classrooms today. In two of the rooms, children did not have their hands washed before snack time. In these same two rooms, the tables were not cleaned or sanitized before snack was served. In the infant room, an infant was placed in a high chair. The high chair tray was not cleaned or sanitized before the child was placed in this high chair to drink a bottle of juice. The tray was visible dirty. The licensing rule [1240-4-3-.11(2)(b)] definition states: High chairs and tables on which food is prepared and served shall be washed with soap and water and sanitized prior to and after snacks and meals. This can be found on page 51 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers. The licensing rule [1240-4-3-.11(2)(a)] definition states: Caregivers and children shall wash their hands with soap and water. This can be found on page 51 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2009

  Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  In the infant room, the daily talk sheets for the six infants present were not being completed in a timely manner. My visit was at 2pm. No naps had been recorded for any of the six infants in care on this day. There were also very few bottle feedings or diaper changes documented also. While the teachers told me that they had been changing diapers, feeding children, checking children when they napped for SIDS, etc., they had not been timely documenting these actions. It could be very difficult to remember how much a child ate and at what time they ate, when diapers were changed and when naps were taken if they are not documented within a reasonable time frame. Documentation of these daily routines is very important to ensure that children of this age have the care they need to thrive, grow and develop. The licensing rule [1240-4-3-.05(8)(b)(1)] definition states: Additional information for infants, toddlers and all non-verbal children shall be recorded and shared with parents daily as follows: the time and amount of feeding, any incidence of excessive spitting up, toileting and/or times of diaper changes, sleep patterns, and developmental progress. This can be found on page 17 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2009

  Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  In Kerris¿ three year old room, Kerris placed the cookies on a napkin on the table while the children were sitting down. The children began to eat immediately. She then turned her back and began to place the straws into the juice boxes at the counter. Kenisha was in the room also. She was walking around the two tables and then went to help Kerris place the straws in the juice boxes and then had her back turned to the children also. After they passed out the juice boxes to all of the children, they both did sit at the tables with the children. However, they did not sit with the children while they were eating cookies. These teachers also did not have direct supervision while children were already eating cookies and they were finishing putting out juice boxes. In Willette¿s two and a half and three year old room, she and Kelly put out cookies in front of the children and then placed the juice boxes in front of the children. While this did not take long, children had already begun to eat and where without direct supervision until both teachers sat at each of the two tables. The licensing rule [1240-4-3.06(1)(a)(1)] definition states: 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. This can be found on page 19 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers. The licensing rule [1240-4-3.06(1)(b)(2)] definition states: Exception during mealtime: An adult must be in the direct sight and sound of children ages six (6) weeks through five (5) years, not in kindergarten, while the child is eating. This can be found on page 20 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2009

  Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  As we discussed, you need to have a specific place for your night shift children to go to when they arrive for care in the afternoons. The night shift children should not be moved or shuffled around during their time in your care. They need a stable teacher and stable space while at your child care center. You have twelve children who are enrolled for night shift. You should have a concrete plan of when these children arrive and where they will go for care. You may need to ensure that you have addressed policies concerning arrival for your second shift children in your center handbook. This will help parents know what you expect in regards to when they can arrive, what they are expected to do if they should be late or early for care, etc. Also, as we discussed, the two one year old teachers, Ms. Ryann and Ms. Keisha, should have notified you immediately when this mother arrived with two children for care and that this situation placed them over ratio and grouping sizes. Because they did not notify you, it appears that this situation may occur often and that the teachers are accustomed to this occurring. The licensing rule [1240-4-3-.06(2)(a)] definition states: Each child must be on roll in a defined group and assigned to that group with a specific caregiver(s).This can be found on page 21 of the Licensure Rules For Child Care Centers.

  Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2009

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  There were no garbage cans in two of the bathrooms. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (14) (b) which states: (14) Diapering. (b) For the protection of children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing and diapering procedures shall be followed. A caregiver¿s comb with a long, sharp pick was on a shelf within the children¿s reach. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (e) which states: (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (e) Kitchen knives and other potentially dangerous utensils or tools shall be secured so that they are inaccessible to children. A caregiver¿s purse was also observed on a changing table. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (f) which states: (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (f) Staff¿s personal belongings (such as, but not limited to, contents of purses, backpacks, coat pockets, diaper bags, etc.) shall be inaccessible to children at all times.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2009

  Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  The week¿s menu was not posted. Please refer to page 50 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (1) (e) which states: (1) Nutritional Needs. (e) In order for parents to be aware of the food their children are receiving the week¿s menus shall be planned and posted by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. Infants¿ bottles were not labeled. Please refer to page 51 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (h) 1. which states: (2) Meal Service. (h) Formula and Food Brought from Home. 1. All formulas and food brought from home shall be labeled with the child¿s name. A child was in a crib with a bottle. Please refer to page 52 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (k) and (m) which states: (3) Meal Service. (k) Infants shall be held while being fed as long as they are unable to sit in a high chair, an infant seat, or at the table. (m) Bottles shall not be propped, and a child shall not be given a bottle while lying flat. Snacks were sitting on a changing table. Please refer to page 53 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (3) (f) which states: (3) Food Storage: (f) All food shall be protected from contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, and serving.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2009

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

• Compliant

  Violation

  Two rooms were out of compliance with the adult:child ratio. Ms. Willette had 10 children ages 2 ½ to 3 years and Ms. Debra had 16 children ages 3 to school-age. You stated Ms Debra¿s room was supposed to be 3 and 4 year old children. Please refer to page 22 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule-1240-3-.06 (3) (a) and (d) Chart 2 which states: (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. (d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts Chart 2 shows the correct adult:child ratio is 1:9 for a group of children ages 2 ½ to 3 years old. It also shows the correct ratio for a group of children ages 3 to 4 years 1:13. Children were not assigned to a specific group and were waiting to be told which room to go to. Please refer to page 21 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule 1240-4-3-.06 (2) (a) and (e) which states: (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.

  Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2009

  Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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See Below for Detailed Information There were no garbage cans in two of the bathrooms. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (14) (b) which states: (14) Diapering. (b) For the protection of children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing and diapering procedures shall be followed. A caregiver¿s comb with a long, sharp pick was on a shelf within the children¿s reach. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (e) which states: (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (e) Kitchen knives and other potentially dangerous utensils or tools shall be secured so that they are inaccessible to children. A caregiver¿s purse was also observed on a changing table. Please refer to page 45 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.10 (13) (f) which states: (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (f) Staff¿s personal belongings (such as, but not limited to, contents of purses, backpacks, coat pockets, diaper bags, etc.) shall be inaccessible to children at all times. The week¿s menu was not posted. Please refer to page 50 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (1) (e) which states: (1) Nutritional Needs. (e) In order for parents to be aware of the food their children are receiving the week¿s menus shall be planned and posted by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. Infants¿ bottles were not labeled. Please refer to page 51 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (h) 1. which states: (2) Meal Service. (h) Formula and Food Brought from Home. 1. All formulas and food brought from home shall be labeled with the child¿s name. A child was in a crib with a bottle. Please refer to page 52 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (2) (k) and (m) which states: (3) Meal Service. (k) Infants shall be held while being fed as long as they are unable to sit in a high chair, an infant seat, or at the table. (m) Bottles shall not be propped, and a child shall not be given a bottle while lying flat. Snacks were sitting on a changing table. Please refer to page 53 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, 1240-4-3-.11 (3) (f) which states: (3) Food Storage: (f) All food shall be protected from contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, and serving. Two rooms were out of compliance with the adult:child ratio. Ms. Willette had 10 children ages 2 ½ to 3 years and Ms. Debra had 16 children ages 3 to school-age. You stated Ms Debra¿s room was supposed to be 3 and 4 year old children. Please refer to page 22 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule-1240-3-.06 (3) (a) and (d) Chart 2 which states: (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. (d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts Chart 2 shows the correct adult:child ratio is 1:9 for a group of children ages 2 ½ to 3 years old. It also shows the correct ratio for a group of children ages 3 to 4 years 1:13. Children were not assigned to a specific group and were waiting to be told which room to go to. Please refer to page 21 of the Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers, Rule 1240-4-3-.06 (2) (a) and (e) which states: (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.

Disposition: Yes