Early Foundation, LLC

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-08. 1 and 2 (a-c) - Staffing and group size requirements: 1. The number of staff members and their responsibilities must reflect program requirements and individual differences in the needs of the children enrolled, and

Evidence of violation: The preschool classroom had 17 children: (8).20 (4).14 (4).10 (1).08 Total of 2.64 points with 2 teachers. Method of correction: The program must maintain staff to child ratios at all times; don't enroll more kids than you can staff for. Ensure all classroom teachers are aware of how to count ratio points and the times they need to use numbers versus ratios. Use the "How Many Kids" handout to help accurately calculate ratios in each classroom, shifting kids if necessary if needed. Create an agenda for the next staff meeting, that engages program staff in a discussion on how to accurately calculate staff ratios to ensure everyone in the building knows how to determine numbers and staffing. Provide the agenda to the licensing specialist. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-08. 2. a. (1) - Staffing and group size requirements 2. a. The operator shall ensure that the center is sufficiently staffed at all times to meet the child to staff ratios for children in attendance and that no more chi

Evidence of violation: Infant room had 10 children under 18 months with 2 staff members present. Method of correction: Call more staff to come in or take fewer children during the day. If several staff call outs occur during the morning, then you cannot accept more children than physically staffed for. Please email me a plan or communication to staff and parents on how you will handle sudden staff call outs in the future. Look into partnering with other programs to see if they can take kids on a drop in basis. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25.00 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-12(1c) - Shall certify completion of a department-approved basic childcare course within ninety days of employment.

Evidence of violation: When reviewing staff records it was noted that Camryn Davis did not have Basic Childcare completed within 90 days of hire. Method of correction: Have Camryn take Basic Childcare. A detailed plan or system of how the facility is going to track when staff need training. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $15 per day. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-08(2a)(1-2) - The operator shall ensure that the childcare center is sufficiently staffed at all times to meet the child to staff ratios for children in attendance and that no more children than the licensed capacity ar

Evidence of violation: When I arrived at the facility there were 12 children in one room. 4 infants, 4 18-36 months, 2- 3yr olds, 1-4 yr. old, 1 - 5 yr. old. I explained the max group size to staff again. Staff present were Laura, Brayden, Gina and Tasha. I explained they needed to separate the infants by taking them to their room. Tasha took the infants. After a half hour several other children came. I went to talk to the owner (Tonya) who was in the infant room. When I came back to the large room at 8:01 am there were 15 children with 2 infants. Again, the room was over max group size, and no one had separated the infants. Method of correction: Very detailed explanation of how the center is going to guarantee the rooms remain in compliance with max group size. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-08(2a)(1-3) & (2b)(1-3) Ratio and max group size - 2. a. The operator shall ensure that the childcare center is sufficiently staffed at all times to meet the child to staff ratios for children in attendance and that no

Evidence of violation: During an unannounced visit the toddler room was over ratio and over max group size. Method of correction: Detail plan of how the center is going to maintain ratio and max group size. This plan will need to include when a room is shut down and parents are called. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-08(2a1) - The operator shall ensure that the child care center is sufficiently staffed at all times to meet the child to staff ratios for children in attendance and that no more children than the licensed capacity is se

Evidence of violation: During the unannounced visit and after the large group split into separate groups, the infant room had 5 infants with 1 staff member. Method of correction: A written plan of how the facility is going to maintain ratio at all times. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $25 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).