Pathway to Learning

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The van used to transport children had a fire extinguisher present, but it was not properly secured.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation had an expired annual sanitation inspection at the time of the inspection.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

The van used to transport children have an expired registration.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A food allergy emergency plan was missing for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Four children enrolled did not have the required admission information: emergency contact address

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

Four children enrolled did not have the required health statement available for review.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

One caregiver did not have the required personnel form: Pre-employment affidavit

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Three out of six caregivers did not have the required personnel record: proof of education

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the information received by DFPS, the caregiver did not exhibit good judgement by hitting the child on her head and grabbing her by the arms while attempting to get the child's attention.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is video footage which shows the caregiver leaving children alone on the playground.