Active Learning Centers LLC

During renewal inspection, the following staff did not complete fire safety within 12 months: Staff #2: fire safety training completed 6/4/2022 and 7/7/2023. Staff #4: fire safety training completed 6/4/2022 and 7/14/2023.

During renewal inspection, there was no Child Service Report (CSR) on file for child #3. Child #3 has been attending facility for over 6 months. Last CSR on file for child #5 is dated 3/13/2023.

During renewal inspection, release person's complete address was missing from child #2's emergency contact form. Parent only listed city.

During renewal inspection, emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the Pandas room.

During the inspection, staff person #1, a lifeguard, did not have requests for or a completed FBI or NSOR clearances on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #2, a lifeguard, did not have requests for or a completed NSOR clearance on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

During the inspection, emergency contact information for child #1, child #2, and child #3 was not present with the staff.

During unannounced monitoring beginning on 7/12/2023, facility person #1 has a PSP clearance request dated 1/3/2023. Facility person #3 has PSP clearance request dated 12/5/2022. These are not acceptable PSP clearances. Facility person #1 and facility person #3 are past their 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet)

Complaint investigation verified that video footage of incident shows Staff #1 pulling Child #1 and forcefully grabbing Child #1 and forcefully pushing child onto a nap mat. Staff #1 can also be seen repeatedly forcing Child #1's head down once the child is laying.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/11/2023, Staff #3 had incomplete PSP clearance dated 2/6/2020 and incomplete FBI clearance dated 7/14/2020 in file. The clearances were incomplete due to missing RAP sheets.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/11/2023, staff in the Monkeys Room indicated that there were 15 preschool-aged children present and named their individual groups. Staff #1 stated that they had 8 children. Staff #2 stated that they had 7 children. It was then discovered that there were 17 children present in the room and that Staff #1 did not have tags for two children, who were then added to Staff #1's group.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/11/2023, last health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 9/29/2022, which is past 6 months (see LIS code sheet for child's date of birth).

During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/11/2023, Staff #3's file indicated that tuberculosis screening was completed on 3/9/2023, which was after initial employment (see LIS code sheet for start date).

During unannounced monitoring conducted 5/11/2023, parent reported that they were not given a copy of an incident report for incident that occurred on 5/8/2023.

Complaint investigation conducted on 3/8/2023-3/15/2023 verified that Staff #1 has been observed to pull on a child's arm and pick a child up by the arm. Staff #1 admitted that she kicked a baby gate closed forcefully, causing the gate to swing past the latch and hit Child #1 in the head causing a bump.

Complaint investigation verified that incident reports are not being provided to parents on the day of the incident. An incident that occurred to Child #1 on 2/16/2023 was signed by parent/operator on 2/20/2023. Another incident in Child #1's file occurred on 1/10/2023 and was signed on 1/11/2023.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, Staff person #1 did not have FBI clearance on file. Staff person #1 is past 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet).

During renewal inspection conducted on 11/30/2022, a Swiffer Wet Jet with liquid labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be hanging in the bathroom, making it accessible to children.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, peeling paint was observed in the Mat Room on the half wall and in the Cranes room by the whiteboard.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, chairs in the Mat room were ripped, exposing the foam inside.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, the following children's medical records do not reflect that immunizations have been administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Child #2: 1 of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine. No exemption on file. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #5: No record of Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, or Polio vaccines on file. No exemption on file. Child is an infant (see LIS code sheet). Child #6: Last record influenza vaccine on file is from 2019. No exemption on file. Child is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet).

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints were not in the vehicle.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, fire drill log reflected that fire drills were conducted on 6/14/2022-8/16/2022 which was past 60 days.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Cranes room.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, the following was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #4: Arrival and departure time. Release person(s).

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance policy number. Child #4: Address and phone number of physician. Child #6 Health insurance policy number.

During renewal inspection conducted 11/30/2022, the following was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release person's address. Child #6: Emergency contact form not signed by parent.

During complaint investigation conducted 8/24/2022, it was verified that Staff #1 chased Child #1 into the bathroom and pushed her against the wall. Child #1 reports that the incident scared her and that she was crying as a result. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/18/2022. On complaint investigation which began on 9/20/2022, Staff #2 was observed on video footage from 9/16/2022 pulling Child #2's hair and yanking child off the ground and carrying her several feet by the arm.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/28/2022, Staff #1 did not have proper request for NSOR clearance or proper request for out-of-state clearances prior to start date (see LIS code sheet).

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, first-aid kit in the Preschool room was on a table which was accessible to children. First-aid kit was missing adhesive bandages. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 7/25/2022. When certification representative returned on 9/28/2022 for unannounced monitoring, the Preschool (Cranes) class was outside on the playground. First-aid kit located in the emergency bag had all necessary items; however, it was accessible to children. Rep observed a child going through the bag during monitoring.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, a sandwich containing cheese and lunch meat was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Cubs room. A sandwich containing cheese and lunch meat and fruit was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Cranes room. A yogurt was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Dragons room. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 7/13/2022. When certification representative returned for unannounced monitoring on 9/28/2022, a lunchbox containing cooked macaroni and cheese, string cheese, apples and yogurt was observed in the cubby area in the Cranes room.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 9/28/2022, record for Staff #1 did not include two written nonfamily references prior to start date (see LIS code sheet).

During complaint investigation conducted 8/24/2022, it was verified that Staff #1 chased Child #1 into the bathroom and pushed her against the wall. Child #1 reports that the incident scared her and that she was crying as a result.

During interviews with children conducted during unannounced monitoring on 8/24/2022, it was verified that Staff #1 used curse words in the presence of children.

On complaint investigation conducted 7/28/2022, there were three staff members present with 36 young school-aged children in the Mat room. Staff #1 identified 12 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 9 children in their group, and Staff #3 identified 8 children in their group. 6 children were not assigned to a group. There were 18 preschool-aged children present in the Monkeys room. Staff #4 identified 9 children in their group. Staff #5 identified 7 children. Two children were not assigned to a group. The complaint investigation also found that on another occasion, Staff #5 was responsible for Child #1 another child wrapped a jump rope around his neck on the playground. Staff #5 reported that she was unaware that incident occurred. Noncompliance for 3270.113(a) and 3270.113(a)(1) were investigated underEVE-00075741 and cited under SIN-00208515.

On complaint investigation conducted 7/28/2022, there were three staff members present with 36 young school-aged children in the Mat room. Staff #1 identified 12 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 9 children in their group, and Staff #3 identified 8 children in their group. 6 children were not assigned to a group. There were 18 preschool-aged children present in the Monkeys room. Staff #4 identified 9 children in their group. Staff #5 identified 7 children. Two children were not assigned to a group. The complaint investigation also found that approximately two weeks ago, Staff #5 was responsible for Child #1 another child wrapped a jump rope around his neck on the playground. Staff #5 reported that she was unaware that incident occurred.

On unannounced inspection conducted 7/28/2022, file for NSOR clearance results were not on file for Staff #1. Staff #1 has been employed at the facility for more than 45 days. Staff #2 PSP clearance was a volunteer clearance.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, in Cubs room, there were two staff members in the room supervising 11 children. Each staff member initially named 5 children each, totaling 10. After bringing this to the staff's attention, one staff member admitted that she actually had 6 children assigned to her and then named 6 children.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, there was no documentation that Staff #14 had been trained on the emergency plan. Staff #14 has been employed at the facility for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet).

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger were exposed in the Preschool Room.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, sanitizing solution on a low shelf and a Swiffer Wet Jet with solution, both labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible to children. Sanitizing solution was also found to be accessible to children in the Boys' and Girls' bathrooms in the hallway.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the Infant room.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, first-aid kit in the Preschool room was on a table which was accessible to children. First-aid kit was missing adhesive bandages.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Monkey Room. On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, peeling paint was observed near the whiteboard in the Cranes room.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, hand washing signs were not posted in the bathrooms of Eagles, Kindergarten, or Mat rooms.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, plastic shopping bags were observed in the cubby area of the Cubs room and were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

During renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, staff were observed to be preparing children's lunches without washing their hands. Children began eating without washing hands.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, Health assessment for Staff #8 is dated 5/12/2021, which is after start-date (see LIS code sheet). Staff #12: Health assessment is only a visit summary and does not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff #14: Health assessment is dated 6/19/2020, which is past 24 months.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, a sandwich containing cheese and lunch meat was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Cubs room. A sandwich containing cheese and lunch meat and fruit was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Cranes room. A yogurt was observed in a child's lunchbox located in the cubby area in the Dragons room.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, fire safety training is past one year in the following staff files: Staff #2: fire safety training last completed on 5/22/2021 Staff #8: fire safety training last completed on 5/22/2021 Staff #14: no fire safety training on file.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, Staff person #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety training.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, record for Staff #6 indicated that Mandated Reporter training was completed on 5/3/2022. Record for Staff #13 indicated that Mandated Reporter training was completed 6/3/2022. Staff #6 and Staff #13 had worked at the facility for more than 90 days when training was completed (see LIS code sheet).

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, there was no staff evaluation on file for Staff #2. Staff #2 has been employed at the facility for more than one year (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, written plan of daily activities were not posted in Preschool room.

On renewal inspection conducted 7/6/2022, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency medical care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were posted in Preschool, Mini-Cubs, or Mat rooms.