The program is out of compliance in the following areas: Program Organization, Program Operation, and Health and Safety. 0520-12-01-.05 PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 0520-12-01-.06 PROGRAM OPERATION. 0520-12-01-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. 0520-12-01-.05 PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION 0520-12-01-.05 PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Disposition: Yes

The program is out of compliance in the following area, Program Requirements. Violation in Program Requirements

Disposition: Yes

See Below for Detailed Information (2) Each enrolled child shall be in a defined group based on their age and assigned to that group with a specific teacher (a) Maximum group size requirements shall be maintained at all times when children are indoors with the exceptions of meals served in common dining rooms, napping in common nap rooms, or outdoors on the playground. (c) In order to assure the continuity of care for children thirty (30) months of age to five (5) years of age and their teachers, the children shall be kept with the same group throughout the day and shall not be moved, shuffled, or promoted to a new group until required based upon the developmental needs of the child; provided however, that: 1. For children, groups, excluding infants and toddlers, may be combined for short periods for a special activity, e.g. special assembly, visiting performers, or community helpers, etc., of no more than thirty (30) minutes duration per day as long as adult:child ratios are met. 0520-12-01-.11 FOOD. (i) Food shall not be forced on or withheld from children. 0520-12-01-.09 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. (5) Programs shall meet the following behavior management criteria: (c) Discipline shall not be related to food, rest, or toileting.

Disposition: Yes

See Below for Detailed Information (4) Programs must meet the following group size and adult:child ratios: (b) Maximum group size and adult:child ratio for multi-age grouping: (a) Maximum group size and adult:child ratio for multi-age grouping: Age Group Size Adult:Child Ratio Infant-18 months 8 1:4 18-36 months 16 1:8 3-4 year olds only 20 1:10 3-6 years old* 24 1:13 • Not including first grade children (9) 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. (18) Program equipment shall meet the following safety requirements: (j) There shall be equipment for napping or sleeping for each preschool child who is in care for six (6) hours or more. 1. A quiet rest area and cots or mats shall be available for children who want to rest or nap. However, no child shall be forced to nap. 2. No child shall be forced to stay on a cot or on a mat for an extended period of time. 5. All nap/sleep equipment shall be in good condition and comply with the following requirements: (v) A clean sheet or towel shall be used to cover whatever the child sleeps on. (vi) A clean coverlet shall be available to each child. (1) Each program shall maintain a system that enables all children in the program’s care to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their development, physical and mental status so as to ensure their health and safety and that allows program personnel to know the whereabouts of each child. (i) Staff shall position themselves strategically for adequate supervision and quick response.