Jump Start Before Head Start LLC

340:110-3-87(d) — Records. The driver is provided the names of the children being transported and a method to contact children's parents or guardians in case of an emergency.

Records; While the primary caregiver was at the Creek Nation office, a Creek Licensing worker requested identifying information for the children being transported, and the provider was unable to provide information for one child. Complaint finding: Substantiated (complaint #20241). Plan to correct: To prevent this from occurring in the future. I will have all childcare payment checks mailed directly to me whenever possible. If I must conduct business at an office, I will ensure all children remain under director supervision at all times and will make alternative arrangements that comply with licensing regulations. I take this matter seriously and am committed to following all transportation and supervision requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in my care. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.

340:110-3-87(g)(1) — Children are never left unattended.

Supervision; While the primary caregiver was transporting the children to the Creek Nation office, the caregiver left three children unattended in the car while parked at the office. Complaint finding: Substantiated (complaint #20241). Plan to correct: To prevent this from occurring in the future. I will have all childcare payment checks mailed directly to me whenever possible. If I must conduct business at an office, I will ensure all children remain under director supervision at all times and will make alternative arrangements that comply with licensing regulations. I take this matter seriously and am committed to following all transportation and supervision requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in my care. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.

Children's records

Licensing received an OIG Audit report indicating discrepancies between the program's documented attendance and DHS swipe dates Visit: Follow Up / Full. Plan to correct: typed for provider. Provider will ensure that attendance is being documented correctly and that it matches the children swiped in as well. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.

Capacity

Licensing received an OIG Audit Report indicating that the program exceeded its capacity on multiple days, based on DHS swipe dates. Visit: Follow Up / Full. Plan to correct: typed for provider: Provider will ensure that children on site matches what children are swiped in and understands she can only have twelve children at one time Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.

One caregiver

Licensing arrived at program and there was one caregiver with seven children. Three children were under the age of two Visit: Follow Up / Full. Plan to correct: typed for provider: Assistant caregiver arrived to count in ratio and provider understands that there cannot be more than two children under the age of two when she has seven children Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.

Ages and number of children

Licensing arrived and there was one caregiver with nine children all nine children under the age of four Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: typed for provider: Assistant caregiver arrived and provider is now in ratio. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.