• Compliant

  1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service

  After multiple inspections, Best Beginnings failed to maintain compliance with Environmental by improperly storing toxic chemicals near food and food service items.

  Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

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

Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. After multiple inspections, Best Beginnings failed to maintain compliance with Environmental by improperly storing toxic chemicals near food and food service items.

Disposition: Yes

LC Leonard conducted an unannounced visit on 2/28/2023 in response to complaint #PCS1002264, this visit conducted today included monitoring the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. Rule Sections Monitored: All High Risk; Staff, Criminal Background Check; Supervision; Health and Safety; Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers. See attached check sheet. Provider signed in e-licensing but was unable to sign check sheet as LC had tech difficulty with the computer signing function. New Hires: 1 BacTrak Updated: Yes / Employee Training - 2nd day /not counted in ratio Technical Assistance Provided: Ensure new staff register in TNPAL. Ensure new training staff is not left alone with children or counted in ratio while awaiting background letters. Discussed with all staff recognizing signs of illness, separating children from others, and parent contact for pick-up. Universal and standard precautions as defined by the CDC shall be followed when handling or cleaning bodily fluids. Program-outdoor playground routines were discussed - ensuring children are dressed properly for weather conditions when going outdoors. The agency has extra coats on hand if children do not have a jacket. The agency provided a sick policy copy. - See supporting documents. No Violations were received.

Disposition: Not Applicable

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Disposition: Not Applicable

See Below for Detailed Information Observation: An educator used inappropriate discipline methods as licensing requires positive guidance and developmentally appropriate discipline techniques. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Corrective Action: The educator will be required to participate in Positive Behavior Management Training. Observation: Staff failed to report suspected abuse of a child to the Department of Children Services as required by DHS Licensing. 1240-04-01-.10 DUTY TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT Corrective Action: Staff will be required to participate in training on Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.