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100 Meridian St., Nashville TN 37207 · License #197551930 · Center · Child Care
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Summary of complant and Safety plan visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate a complaint If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of complaint and Safety plan visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate a complaint and safety plan Compliance. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of QRIS Monitoring and complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations , scoring of the QRIS and investigate a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
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 a Complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of QRIS Monitoring and complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations,scoring of the QRIS and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. There was an inhaler that expired 6/25 There was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter in Room 3.
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CI 1.1: Administration of medication
There was an inhaler that expired 6/25
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter in Room 3.
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
During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint, after interviews with educator and director it was determined that educators didn't inform parent of child being bit until the next day after the occurance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
There were no supervision lapse during this visit. The points are being taken off for a previous violation 2/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
There was not any children's artwork displayed. LC didn't OBSERVE children being read to during observation 10:30am-11:10am
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
There were no classroom rules posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investiage an incident, after interviewing educator and watching video footage LC determined that a child was left unattended in the hallway for 51 seconds.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
It is the responsibility of the agency management to ensure that all staff and educators are properly trained to report serious incidents according to license rules.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investiage an incident, after interviewing educator and watching video footage LC determined that a child was left unattended in the hallway for 51 seconds. A name to face roll call was not conducted by educator prior to entering the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A lapse of Supervision of a 3 year old was not reported to the DHS till two days after the occurance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint, after interviews with educators it was determined that a 4 year old male child's parent was not told of his eye being puffy and swollen before he was picked up for the day.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investigate a supervision complaint, after LC interviewed educators and director it was determined that a child got out of their classroom and was found by a parent in the large gross motor area.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
During an investigation of a supervision complaint after LC interviewed educators and director it was determined that a report was not made to the DHS/DCS to report a child being found by a parent outside of their classroom in the large gross motor area.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint it was determined that there was a lack of Supervision in a classroom that resulted in an injury of a child.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint LC interviewed educators and after those interviews it was determined that a incident report was not completed and given to parent the day of the occurance.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A 1y and 10 month old male was found outside on the covered landing part of classroom 3 alone. He was found by a staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator did not conduct name to face roll call when entering the classrom, when children returned from restroom, or when children were taken to another classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Four year old was left unattended in a classroom for 1 1/2 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation- A written incident report was not completed the day that the child was left alone on the playground. Written incident report was not given to parent to signed to be placed in child's file. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. Corrective Action: Agency agreed to do incident report and receive training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation- The Director reported that the agency left a 4year child on the playground unsupervised for a period of time. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Agency agreed to get additional training. Technical assistance given at visit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation- Director self reported to LC that a 4 year old child was left alone on the playground 8-10mins. 1240-04-01-11 Supervision Corrective action: Technical assistance given at visit. Agency will receive additional training from Child Care Resource and Referral
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Directors/Staff did not ensure efficient operation of incident with staff and protocols regarding supervision and proper reporting. 1240-04-01-.06 STAFF. (1) Responsibility for Staff. (a) Owners, directors, and primary educators shall be responsible for: 1. Selecting qualified and capable staff; 2. The supervision, training, and evaluation and performance management of the staff; 3. The efficient operation of the child care agency’s program;
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Director did not notify parent of incident immediately after it had taken place and when PE made phone call, no incident report had been filed or parent signature had been received. 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. (1) Reports of Incidents, Illnesses, Accidents, Injuries, and Fatalities. (a) Incidents, accidents, injuries, and signs of illness shall be reported to the parent/guardian no later than the child’s release to the parent/guardian or authorized representative on the date of occurrence. (d) Incidents, accidents, injuries, and signs of serious illness to children shall be documented immediately with the following information: 1. Child’s name and date of birth; 2. Name of the person writing the report; 3. Date and time; 4. Date and time of completion of incident report; 5. Description of incident and circumstances; and 6. Action(s) taken by the child care agency. (e) The documentation shall be provided to the parent/guardian the same day of the incident, and filed in the child’s record. (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: 1. Any injury that requires medical treatment beyond on-site first aid; 2. Reports made to the Department of Children’s Services, law enforcement, or anytime it is necessary to call 911; 3. Any incident that may result in staff exclusion from child care per 1240-04-01-.07; 4. Transportation accidents and traffic citations (such as a driver cited for speeding) that occur when children are on the vehicle; and 5. Any child or adult fatality at the child care agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Violation #3: PE was notified of the child being left on playground approximately 8-10 mins. Proper roll call and face to name was not conducted by the educators in the classroom before entering the building according to the director. 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY. (1) The onsite staff shall be responsible for the daily health and safety of children in care. (3) Playground Supervision. (b) Child care agencies shall develop and follow a written playground supervision plan that includes: 1. Arrival and departure procedures; 2. Playground design and placement of equipment; 3. Individual staff duties to ensure age-appropriate supervision can be given to each child at all times; 4. Individual children’s needs, including high risk behaviors; 5. Emergency procedures, including communication with other staff; and 6. Roll call before leaving classroom and upon arrival at playground and prior to leaving playground and upon arrival in classroom. (c) Playground supervision plans shall be updated as needed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
PE was made aware of child being left on playground for 8-10 minutes. This was not reported to DCS upon incident occurring. 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. 3. Determining Suspicion of Abuse/Neglect. (i) The child care agency and/or individual staff shall not delay reporting possible abuse or neglect in an attempt to investigate or verify the abuse/neglect allegations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2021
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Child Care Program Evaluator (CCPE) Rachel Reinhardt-Mpagi conducted a virtual complaint (272633) investigation. CCPE Reinhardt-Mpagi determined a two (2) year old child was left outside the building without an educator’s knowledge. The agency states the child could have been left unattended for 8-10 minutes possibly. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (a) To ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled, the management of the child care agency shall maintain a system that enables all children to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status. The childcare agency staff shall know where children in their care are at all times, be aware of their activities, and be able to intervene appropriately. (c) If any child is left unattended at any time, the childcare agency is subject to summary suspension, denial or revocation of the license. This includes but is not limited to a child: 1. Walking out of a child care agency without the knowledge of staff; (iii) For any violation of any licensing laws or regulations that, due to negligence or intentional disregard of licensing law or regulations, results in children leaving the child care agency premises without supervision, or children left unsupervised that may result in imminent harm, the Department may assess a civil penalty in a range from Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). The Department shall determine the amount of the penalty based upon the extent of the potential harm to the child and whether the potential harm to the child was a result of negligence or intentional disregard of the licensing regulations. Consideration of the licensee's history of prior violations shall also be a factor in the determination of the amount of the civil penalty.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
6: safe sleep supervision procedures (4) Bibs shall be removed prior to placing infants in a crib for sleeping 1240-04-01-.11
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
PE observed 2 infants carrying around a bottle while on the floor. 1240-04-01.13 Food and Food Service 6(e) An infant shall be held while drinking from a bottle if the infant is too young to use a high chair.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2019
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-01-.11 2. Meal and Snack time Supervision (B) During meal and snack times, educators that are providing supervision are prohibited from performing other activities and classroom duties unrelated to food service.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities 1240-04-01.16 (D) building and grounds. 5. Children shall not be present if the indoor temperatures can not be maintained between 68 degrees to 78 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Physical Facilities 1240-04-01-.16 (7) The child care agency shall ensure that the physical facilities are: (a) safe (b) clean (c) in good repair Environmental Health Specialist I noted: The back bathrooms in the second building was slightly dirty with all the toilets full in unflushed toilet paper from the children, but the other bathrooms in the facility were clean. PE noticed toilets were not flushed
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
On 12/06/2018 PE observed three children at the table eating lunch salad, 1/4 pears, yellow rice, pita with gyro meat, milk. One child at the table was trying to put the quarter piece of pear in his mouth. The other five children were washing hands and getting on their mats/cots. The ages of the children were 15 months to 23months. One educator was at the table the other was helping the other children. 1240-04-01-.13(2)(b) Plan of Corrective Action: : On 12/06/2018, Director talked to teachers on the importance of food being chopped or mashed and Director talked to the staff in the kitchen about not serving quartered pears or fruit. MS Blue also gave Educator in the classroom a masher that was in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation-Five staff needs Before you begin. 1240-04-01.05 Ownership, Organization, Administration Observation: Two students need physical and signature on shot records. 1240-04-01.05 Ownership, Organization, Administration Observation: Two students need influenza proof on file. 1240-04-01.05 Ownership, Organization, Administration
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: assessor found that tone class did not have adequate materials/centers. 1240-04-01.15 Program (1) (g) 2 (11) (1) a Corrective Action: Materials need to be taken out and accessible. They are available.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Assessor stated mulch was sharp and large. 1240-04-01.14 Equipment (1) (d) 2 pg. 44 Corrective Action: Correct at next mulch purchase.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Assessor observed lack of handwashing during meal time and after table clearing. 1240-04-.01.13 Food (1) (a) pg. 40 Corrective Action: Retraining on hand washing and sanitation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE viewed a damaged couch, tore torn rug, taped mats and rubber damaged on the wall. 1240-04-03.08 Equipment Corrective Action: Teachers should remove damaged items. Damaged couch was removed and is currently being upholstered (pic). Teachers should removed damaged items and request new items. Torn rug was removed from class. Work order for maintenance for wall is complete.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One child in class 2B was not signed in. 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization, Administration Corrective Action: Parents are called to sign children in when sheets are checked and a child is not signed in. Teacher initials acknowledge child is on roll pending signature.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2017
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Agency did not have documentation that parent received a daily communication form (required for I/Ts) on 6.15.17. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2017
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Agency has several outstanding immunization deficiencies from Metro Immunization audit. 1240-04-03-10 Health and Safety
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There was a torn couch cushion in the 4/5 year old class. Director is going to replace this weekend. 1240-04-03-08 Equipment
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Playground rules were not posted on toddler playground as required. 1240-04-03-09 Program
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2017
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One child's record lacked acknowledgement of Personal Safety curriculum. 1240-04-03-09 Program
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2017
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Three new staff need proof of education, two staff need exam proof, two need disclosure form, one needs 2 references, one staff needs emergency contact, one staff needs background results letter. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2017
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Plastic sofa in infant room had a crack in surface. 1240-04-03-08 Equipment
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One child was not signed into a toddler classroom by the custodial representative. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2016
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There were torn mats in several rooms. Additionally, some of the cots/mats were not labeled with the children's names as required by the rules. 1240-04-03-08 Equipment
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2016
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There were violations regarding children's records including no start date for 8 children (corrected on site), no exam for 1 child and no emergency contact for 1 child. 1240-04-03-08 Ownership, organization and administration
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2016
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Although parents signed collective roster for Personal Safety implementation, the DHS required parental acknowledgement form for curriculum review was not on file for children ages 3 years and up. Recent infant lesson plans were not available as required. 1240-04-03-09 Program
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Several accounts confirm that a 4yr old left his group during transitioning and returned to his classroom on 4.12.16. He was unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes. Childcare rules require that children be supervised at all times. 1240-04-03-06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2016
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Records for two (2) new caregivers were not available (with exception of disclosure/results letter) due to building renovation. Childcare rules require that staff records be available for review at all times. 1240-04-03-05 Owner, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2016
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Infant caregiver did not answer questions regarding infant sleep positioning and touch requirements correctly as required by childcare rules. 1240-04-04-06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2016
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two (2) toddler's records did not have proof of exam as required by the rules. 1240-04-03-5 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2015
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There was no documentation of all staff reading the full set of rules as required by the rules. 1240-04-03-07 Staff
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2015
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One (1) child was not signed into RM 2A; two (2) children were not signed out of RM 8 as required by childcare rules. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2015
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There were fifteen (15) children grouped together, ranging from age sixteen (16) months to three (3) years old. The age grouping was not in compliance with the child care licensing rules. 1240-04-03-06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: CCPE noticed that there was one child not signed in the two year old classroom. Rule: 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization & Administration
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2014
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: CCPE Cruz, observed a child in the hallway unsupervised. Child is enrolled in the three year old classroom . The Caregiver had taken the children to the bathroom and this child was left in the hallway, and the Caregiver the rest of the children were already in the classroom. Rule: 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Caregiver stated that she had fallen asleep while the children were napping. This left the children unsupervised. Rule: 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. (2) General Staff Qualifications (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. (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. Observation: Mr. Bob Katz, the cook, had not received orientation.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2013
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (5) Continuing Compliance. Physical facilities shall maintain compliance with all applicable codes as set forth in paragraph (1) above, throughout the licensing year, and shall additionally comply with any updated standards issued by the Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal Observation: A very dirty trash can in one of the classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2013
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. 1. For general cleaning and sanitation purposes, a fresh solution of one quarter (1/4) cup chlorine bleach to one gallon of water (or one (1) tablespoon chlorine bleach to (1) quart of water) must be made daily. Observation: Staff did not know the proper way to prepare the bleach water.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2013
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(9) Staff Record Requirements Shall Include: (b) Educational background and educational experiences, including dates and places of diplomas received, and conferences, courses, and workshops attended in the preceding year; (c) Documentation, signed by the examining licensed physician, licensed psychologist, licensed clinician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician¿s Assistant, verifying that the staff 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; (d) An updated statement of each staff member¿s physical health shall be obtained every third (3rd) year, or more often if deemed necessary by the Department; (e) At least three (3) references from non-relatives, either written or with documented interviews of each reference, on each new staff member (g) Documentation of annual performance reviews; OBSERVATION: Staff members D.R., K. R., P.N., T.P. did not have proof/documentation of education. Staff members D.R., K.R., P.N., T.P. did not have proof/documentation of health exam or updated health exam every three (3) years. Staff members D.R., T.P., J.C., J.M., S.L., C.R., and E.W. did not have verification of all three (3) references. Staff members B.W., D.R., K.R., P.N., T.P., J.C., and M.M. did not have proof/documentation of annual performance reviews.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2014
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(2) General Staff Qualifications. (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. (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. OBSERVATION: Staff members D.R., K.R., P.N., T.P. and M.M. did not have proof/documentation of new hire orientation. There was no proof/documentation that the following staff members have received child abuse reporting training and that it is updated every six (6) months: D.R., K.R., P.N., T.P., J.M. and M.M.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2014
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (b) Children six (6) weeks of age through nine (9) years of age: 2. 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. OBSERVATION: On August 15, 2012 after 3:00 p.m., CCPE Gordon and Supervisor Thomas observed Caregiver Foxx in Room 7 wiping a table off with her back turned away from three (3) children who were still eating snack. Room 7 is a DOE Room between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2014
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) 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. (b) Children six (6) weeks of age through nine (9) years of age: 1. The adult must be able to hear the child at all times, must be able to see the child with a quick glance, and must be able to physically respond immediately. OBSERVATION: A three year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom of unoccupied classroom 5 on Friday, July 6, 2012.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2012
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION. (6) Requirements for Communication with Parents. (f) Parents shall give written permission in advance of the child¿s removal from the premises, including prior notification and consent for each off-site activity, except in cases of emergencies or investigative procedures conducted pursuant to the child protective service laws or other applicable laws. (12) Release of Children. (b) The person to whom the child is released must sign the child out of the agency. OBSERVATION: On Thursday, July 12, 2012 a child was not signed out when he left the child care center to go to a therapy session at Susan Gray/Vanderbilt. The child¿s file did not contain written permission for this off-site activity.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2012
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(1) General. (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, head entrapment spaces, no open S-hooks or pinch points, etc. (d) Damaged or unsteady equipment shall be repaired or removed from the room or playground immediately. OBSERVATION: On June 19, 2012, CCPE Gordon observed safety covers missing from multiple outlets in Rooms 3, 4, and 9. In Room 9, there was a torn red sofa in the reading area and a protruding nail head in the back of the dramatic play shelf. In Room 7, there was a torn pillow in the reading area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
(8) Children¿s Records. (a) General Requirements for Children¿s Records shall include: 2. Name, address, and telephone number of a physician to call in case of an emergency. 9. Immunization Record. (i) The agency shall maintain a written record in the child¿s file, as set forth in subparagraphs (b) and (c) below, verifying that the child has been immunized according to current Department of Health guidelines. OBSERVATION: On June 19, 2012, CCPE Gordon observed that child M.H. did not have a physician¿s number on file at the agency. The following children did not have the current immunization form: J.W., G.C., S.B., D.B., M.H., A.H., R.J. Jr., A.L., D.I., J.C., J.W., and J.P.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. (1) Responsibility for Staff. (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. OBSERVATION: Management failed to communicate with one another to make sure that M. Thompson's safety plan was not violated while he worked at McNeilly/Center for Children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. (10) Exclusion of Persons from Contact with Children. (c) Failure to exclude individuals with a criminal history or abuse or neglect finding. Failure to immediately exclude any individual subject to exclusion or supervision pursuant to this subchapter or T.C.A. §71-3-507, as directed by the Department, may result in the immediate suspension, denial or revocation of the child care agency¿s license. OBSERVATION: A safety plan that was issued for M. Thompson on 4/5/12 was violated on 4/17/12 as M. Thompson was helping out in a classroom at McNeilly/Center for Children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 Health and Safety. (14) Diapering. (a) Children shall be diapered/changed and cleaned immediately when wet or soiled. OBSERVED: Based on the investigation, the caregiver stated that child A. wet her clothes and the clothes remained on her for 30 minutes before the child was picked up by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. (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. OBSERVED: Caregiver C. Ramey had her purse on the diaper changing station of Room 2B. Ms. Ramey removed her purse and placed it in the closet after CCPE Kimbeley informed the caregiver taht purses should not be accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
1240-04-03-.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. (d) Adult:Child Ratio Charts 1. Chart 1 ¿ Single Age Grouping 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 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 OBSERVED: In Room 3, children ranged in age from 23 months to 3 years old. The adult:ratio was 2:10. CCPE Kimbeley reiewed both children's files to confirm their ages. Children under 2 years old cannot be in grouped with children who are 3 years old.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (10) Equipment Hazards. (c) All indoor and outdoor areas shall be kept safe by the absence of, or the immediate removal or repair of, any object, fixture, equipment, or substance in the facility or grounds that could potentially cause injury to a child. OBSERVED: Items labeled ¿keep out of reach of children¿ were observed in the First Aid kit, which was located in an unlocked cabinet within the children¿s reach. The first aid kit is shared by rooms 2A and 2B.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. (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. OBSERVED: A granny¿s purse was accessible to the children in Room 10. The purse was hanging from a hook near the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION. (8) Children¿s Records. (a) General Requirements for Children¿s Records shall include: 2. Name, address, and telephone number of a physician to call in case of an emergency. 9. Immunization Record. (i) The agency shall maintain a written record in the child¿s file, as set forth in subparagraphs (b) and (c) below, verifying that the child has been immunized according to current Department of Health guidelines. OBSERVED: 4 children were missing doctor¿s names, phone number, and/or address. Over 10 children did not have updated immunization form.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. (6) Caregiver Qualifications. (d) Training for Caregivers After the First (1st) Year of Employment. 1. Experienced caregivers shall complete at least twelve (12) clock hours annually of Department-recognized, competency-based training. OBSERVED: Caregiver L. Fuller hired in 2005 did not have proof of any training hours for the licensing year.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (a) Smoking. (i) No smoking signs must be posted conspicuously within the facility as provided by state law. OBSERVED: There was not a ¿no smoking¿ sign posted in the agency. Director looked for posting of ¿no smoking¿ sign also and confirmed that it was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (10) Equipment Hazards. (c) All indoor and outdoor areas shall be kept safe by the absence of, or the immediate removal or repair of, any object, fixture, equipment, or substance in the facility or grounds that could potentially cause injury to a child. OBSERVED: In Room 10, there were 3 safety plugs missing from a power strip in the computer area. Safety plugs were immediately covered by caregiver once PE Kimbeley brought it to her attention. In Room 5, 1 safety plug was missing from an outlet near the computer area. Caregiver could not find a safety cover for outlet. In Room 9, there was a chair that was torn/ripped at the seat in the reading area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Rule was issued in error. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. (7) Educational Activities. (g) Personal Safety Curriculum. 3. Personal Safety Instruction Requirements for School-Age Children. (iii) Documentation of Personal Safety Instruction in Educational Settings. (I) Written documentation, in a form and manner approved by the Department, verifying that annual personal safety instruction as required by this subparagraph (g) is being provided in a public educational setting to each child enrolled in the child care agency, shall be maintained on file with the Department. OBSERVATION: The agency did not have documentation of children who attended "Keeping Kids Safe".
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2011
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (1) Inspections and Compliance with Fire, Health and Safety Standards. (a) All facilities shall annually pass an inspection verifying compliance with all applicable state and local fire and environmental requirements. (5) Continuing Compliance. Physical facilities shall maintain compliance with all applicable codes as set forth in paragraph (1) above, throughout the licensing year, and shall additionally comply with any updated standards issued by the Department of Health and the State Fire Marshal. Observation: Agency management acknowledged that specifics of complaint alleging that mice were present on 6/30/11 and in the past were valid. Ass't Exec Director JoAnne Chase states that that agency has had a persistent problem for many months because the mice were hiding in the teacher's closet. A volunteer group was cleaning out the teacher's closet 6/30/11 and the mice came out of hiding. Traps have been set and agency will continue to monitor with outside assistance from US Pest.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.06 (3)(d) 1. Adult:Child Ratios (Observation: A two year old classroom had eleven children with one caregiver. The adult:child ratio for two year olds is 1:7.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2011
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION (5) Playground Supervision. (b) A playground supervision plan shall be written and implemented which includes: 2. Supervision assignments of staff to assure that all areas of the playground can be seen so that all children can remain within sight of the caregivers; Observation: A child, age two (2), was able to leave the playground area unnoticed and enter the building where he was unsupervised by staff for approximately thirty (30) minutes,
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Safety Plan, Incident and Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations complaint and safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint, after interviews with educator and director it was determined that educators didn't inform parent of child being bit until the next day after the occurance.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of QRIS,Safety Plan and complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations QRIS, complaint and safety plan]. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans There were no supervision lapse during this visit. The points are being taken off for a previous violation 2/2025. There was not any children's artwork displayed. LC didn't OBSERVE children being read to during observation 10:30am-11:10am There were no classroom rules posted.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint, after interviews with educators it was determined that a 4 year old male child's parent was not told of his eye being puffy and swollen before he was picked up for the day.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint and Safety Plan Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to invesigate complaints and safety plan compliance. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced visit to investigate a supervision complaint, after LC interviewed educators and director it was determined that a child got out of their classroom and was found by a parent in the large gross motor area. During an investigation of a supervision complaint after LC interviewed educators and director it was determined that a report was not made to the DHS/DCS to report a child being found by a parent outside of their classroom in the large gross motor area.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint it was determined that there was a lack of Supervision in a classroom that resulted in an injury of a child. During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint LC interviewed educators and after those interviews it was determined that a incident report was not completed and given to parent the day of the occurance.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. A 1y and 10 month old male was found outside on the covered landing part of classroom 3 alone. He was found by a staff member.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC spoke to educator in room 9 about medication that a child no longer needs being sent home. The medication was the liquid albuterol needed in breathing machines. 2. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, complaint and safety plan visit. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC discussed concerns about ratios in Room 2 with educator, children come to that class not walking or able to eat with a spoon and it is not also easy to assit if it's only one educator in class. LC also discussed this with I/t director and Exe Director. 2. LC discussed what was observed during lunch time in room 2 with I/t/ director. LC informed director that educators should give extra help at lunch time to children that need help with their spoons. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC reminded Preschool educators to conduct name to face roll call when entering and exiting classrooms using name to face roll sheets. 2.LC discussed with director name to face roll call for the toddler educators , they will keep using Brightwheel. 3. LC Reminded Director and other admistrative staff that the Security guard is to not be left alone with children. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Educator did not conduct name to face roll call when entering the classrom, when children returned from restroom, or when children were taken to another classroom. Four year old was left unattended in a classroom for 1 1/2 minutes.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1.LC reminded staff in room 3 to check the menu to ensure they are serving what is on menu for that days afternoon snack. 2. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC suggested a review of the discipline policy with staff. 2. Make sure all children use the restroom before nap begins. Parents and staff should communicate regularly regarding toileting needs. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1.LC reminded educators in room 10 to count and call roll when exiting and entering classroom. 2. LC advised staff in room 1 that when it is only 2 educators in class and they are engaged in classroom activies that they both need to watch out for the non mobile infants when the mobile infant and toddlers are moving around classroom. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of QRIS Monitoring and complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and scoring of the QRIS and also to investigate a complaint. Technical Assistance Provided: 1.LC advised educator in room 5 that there should be a sign saying 'Epi pen located here' added to the go bag for the class so other staff will know where the epi pen is located. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. It did not include a review of the QRIS. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC observed many incomplete signatures on sign in sheets. LC told Director and educators to remind parents that there must be a complete signature on sign in and out sheets. No Violations were received
Disposition: Not Applicable
Disposition: Not Applicable
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