Tiny Town Learning Center

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 10. A staff member or any other adult in or at the child care center may not kick, punch, spank, shake, pinch, bite, roughly handle, strike, mechanically restrain, or physically

Evidence of violation: A concern was submitted that a wooden chair with a strap was being used to restrain children with no supervision in the hallway. The chair was located after an inspection of the center. After an interview was completed asking for more information regarding the use of the chair, it was determined that the chair had been used to restrain children with no supervision by staff members. The chair was removed from the center by the Licensing Specialist. Method of correction: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate discipline techniques that do not involve punishment of children. Techniques may include, but are not limited to, redirection, staff-supervised separation from the problematic situation, communicating with the child about the situation, reinforcing appropriate behavior, etc. to all staff members. Provide the resources and documentation of what was demonstrated to all staff members along with their signatures verifying they have received this information. 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) 75-03-10-12. Minimum qualifications for all staff members responsible for caring for or teaching children. - 3. Ensure safe care for children under supervision. Supervision means a staff member responsible for caring for or teac

Evidence of violation: An interview was completed during a concern visit to the center. It was determined after that children were being put in the hallway without any staff supervision. Method of correction: Educate all staff on developmentally appropriate staff supervision. Provide the resources and documentation used to educate all staff members along with their signatures verifying they have received this information. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $15 per day. Time allowed for correction: Immediate. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).

Correction order — Rule(s) 75-03-10-23. Discipline - Punishment prohibited. - 10. A staff member or any other adult in or at the child care center may not kick, punch, spank, shake, pinch, bite, roughly handle, strike, mechanically restrain, or physically

Evidence of violation: A concern was reported that a staff member was roughly handling a child on multiple occasions. After an investigation including interviews was conducted, it was determined that rough handling had occurred. Method of correction: All staff members must be orientated on how to appropriately handle, guide or lead children of all ages per rule 75-03-10-23 . A review of the discipline & mandated reporting policy and procedures must be reviewed with all staff members. A copy of what was reviewed or what training was presented must be submitted to Licensing Specialist along with the signatures of all staff members acknowledging they received the information. The statewide Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting line phone number (1-833-958-3500) must be added to the Parent and Staff Handbooks and provide updated copies to the Licensing Specialist, parents of enrolled children and staff members. 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) 75-03-10-12. Minimum qualifications for all staff members responsible for caring for or teaching children. - 1. Staff members: c. Shall certify completion of a department-approved basic child care course within ninety days of em

Evidence of violation: Upon reviewing staff qualifications after an unannounced visit was completed, it was determined that a staff member has not completed the department-approved basic child care course (Getting Started) within ninety days of their employment. Method of correction: Have staff member complete the department-approved basic child care course (Getting Started). Establish a procedure that will ensure staff members complete all required trainings within 90 days of employment. Fiscal sanction if not corrected: $15 per day. Time allowed for correction: 20 Day. Source: ND HHS Child Care Licensing (childcarelicensing.nd.gov).