Briarwood Children's Center/State Preschool

Personal Rights-(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1)To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. 1 Early Learning Program Administrator stated that she will submit the written plan by 5/11/26 that children's personal rights are not violated. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Staff cut a child's hair without permission from parents. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to children in care. 8

Based on record review, the Lead Sampling Report in one(1)identified drinking fountain Room 25 Kitchen(R)had elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8 Staff continue to serve the Children(Room 25) filter water and refilling their individual water container. Children have access to water.

Based on staff interviews, photos, and police record review, C1's bruises found on the right arm was likely caused by physical abuse that was sustained while in care. This posed an immediate risk to C1's health and safety.

Lead Testing Written Directives - a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. The fountains are covered with plastic and currently not being used. The children are bringing their own water bottles and they have access to a refill water station if needed. Based on record review, the Lead Sampling Report in three identified Drinking Fountain/ Bubbler in Room 25, 27,and 30 had elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. 8

1. Staff inappropriately handled child in care.