Caring Hand Learning Center

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.

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 a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.

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

During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.

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

Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

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

Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis

A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License

The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.

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

The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.