Arlington II Headstart & Child Development Center

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 provided during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was found deficient with this standard as a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 5 minutes.

746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities

During the inspection, the operation did not have infant daily sheets available for review.

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver did not encourage self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction during the discipline of children. The caregiver did not redirect behavior using positive statements. When children were overly active in the classroom, the caregiver grabbed and pulled on them instead of using positive statements to redirect the behaviors. In addition, this action did not teach children acceptable behavior and self-control. The caregiver did not teach children self-direction when the caregivers in the classroom withheld young children with challenging behaviors in a specific area without having access to active play or independent movement.

746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

Based on the evidence received during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed an infant to sleep on the floor on a pillow in the classroom