Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.

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

The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.

746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous

The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

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

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.

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

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.