22.1-289.031-B-2 · Based upon review of documentation and video footage, the facility has not ensured that they have implemented their policy regarding appropriate supervision of children to ensure their safety.

Evidence: 1. The facility's policy in the provided Employee Handbook regarding supervision of children states " All teachers should be self-controlled in order to maintain order in the classrooms. Verbal and emotional abuse of children (such as loud, mean tones, or humiliation) is not allowed." 2. Both staff 2 and staff 3 signed an agreement to abide by the facility's policy regarding supervision of children. 3. Staff 3 was observed on the facility's video footage using duct tape to attach a two year old child's shoes to his socks. The body language of staff 2 indicated frustration with the child. 4. Staff 3 was observed on the facility's video footage picking up a two year old child by the back of his clothing and dropping him onto his cot from 2 feet above the cot. The facial expression and tone of voice used by staff 3 indicated frustration and anger with the child.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.