Southside Church of the Nazarene

22.1-289.031-A · Based on interview, the center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and post the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises, the qualifications of the personnel employed therein.

Evidence: Administration stated that they do not disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure. Administration also stated that they do not have a posting in the center stating that they are exempt from licensure or the qualifications of the personnel employed therein.

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22.1-289.031-A-4 · Based on record review, the center did not

ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 3/20/2023) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 2. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 9/22/2022) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 3. The record of staff #6 (employment date: 7/25/2022) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 4. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 1/23/2023) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision.

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22.1-289.031-A-3 · Based on interviews, the center did not ensure to employ supervisory personnel according to the following ratio of staff to children: One staff member to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. Additionally, the center did not ensure the age of the youngest child in the group be used to determine the staff-to-children ratio that applies to that group.

Evidence: During the March 7, 2023, inspection, the following was determined: 1. Upon arrival at the center at approximately 8:35am, the licensing inspector observed 22 children, ranging from age two years to five years, being supervised by 2 employees. Later during the inspection at approximately 8:50am, the licensing inspector observed 26 children, ranging from age two years to five years, being supervised by 2 employees. The licensing inspector also observed 9 two-year-old children in another classroom being supervised by 1 employee at approximately 8:40am. 2. Two staff members reported the following: a. Approximately 3 out of 5 days per week prior to 7:30am, staff #1 is out of ratio and supervising more than 8 children. b. Staff #1 supervises all children ranging in ages two years to five years who are dropped off in classroom C-134 daily until 7:30am when staff #2 arrives.

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