YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER PRE-SCHOOL

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

Two caregivers had a group of 33 children. The specified age of this group was 3 years old. The maximum group size for two caregivers with the specified age of 3 is 30 children. The caregivers were out of ratio by 3 children.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the 3 year old classroom. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregivers removed the wipes.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

One out of six children files lacked a required health statement.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

One out of six children files lacked current immunizations.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Two infants did not have infant feeding schedules.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Clorox wipes, sanitizer, and deodorizer were accessible to children in the toddler room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Prek 3 room.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

The infant room and both toddler rooms did not have the activity plans posted.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

The children's cots were not labeled in the infant room and both toddler rooms.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a two-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for two minutes.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was on their phone multiple times throughout the day.

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

During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would repeatedly step out of the classroom leaving a group of children unsupervised.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

During the course of an investigation regarding unexplained bruising to a child's arms, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed the child while attempting to redirect them, which may have resulted in the injuries.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

Four out of seven personnel files lacked the required 24 hours of training.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Three out of seven personnel files lacked the required 6 topics of training.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

One out of eight children files lacked a physician statement.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The director did not complete training in the required 6 topics.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

In the infant room, the bottles and sippy cups were not labeled.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

One out of seven personnel files lacked training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The loose fill around the slide that is outdoors was not the appropriate depth of 6 inches.

746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

The director did not have training on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.

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

Children were observed walking to the restroom unsupervised.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was on the phone while a child was injured.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A 5 year old child was placed in the infant room. The youngest infant in the classroom was 16 months old. The age gap is more than 18 months difference.