Gateway Academy

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

During inspection three of four caregiver files were missing 16 hours of pre-service training.

746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

During the investigation it was determined a caregiver spanked a relative child during operation hours.

746.4421(2)(B) - Doors to Restroom - Employee in Restroom With Children Under 5 Years of Age

During the investigation it was determined a child was able to lock the bathroom door from the inside and an adult was not in the area with the child.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

Infants were observed being fed snack in their beds instead of in a high chair or table.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device for 20 minutes before being moved.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Three children were observed to be in restrictive devices for 30 minutes.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

During the investigation, it was determined that caregivers are not supervised appropriately and are not directed to comply with standards.

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

During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver sitting in a classroom with children that are climbing, fighting, screaming, and pushing. The caregiver does not intervene or provide activities to engage the children which led to inappropriate discipline and a child being injured.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

During the investigation, video footage was obtained that shows a caregiver roughly grab a child and pull them to sit down to address the child's behaviors.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

During the investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed and pinched a child who was running away causing marks on the skin. The caregiver was dismissed.