The Learning Village II

Based on interviews it was determined that Staff Person #1 used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During the complaint investigation and while reviewing staff files, it was determined that Staff Person #2, who resided in New York State within the past five (5) years, lacked the required out-of-state clearances.

Staff Person #1 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training; however, the First Aid/CPR card did not include the word "Pediatric" in the "Optional Modules Completed" section of the card. (See LIS Code Sheet)

During a complaint investigation, and based on staff interviews, it was determined that in the Young Toddler Room, the childcare facility did not provide daily activities that promoted the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem for a younger toddler.

According to staff statements, there are occasions when children are dropped off at the center by parents in the morning, and the additional child or children put the particular group out of ratio when the parents leave the classroom. The group remains out of a ratio for a few minutes while classroom staff alert center administration and until staffing is adjusted.

The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #4 dated after their start date in a child care position.

The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding the facility's plan for a lockdown or accommodations in the event of an emergency.

There were uncovered outlets on a power strip on the floor in the schoolage room.

There were two unlocked drawers of sunscreen, in reach of children, in the schoolage room. There were sunscreens in the drawers labeled, "keep out of reach of children."

There was a bottle of a cleaner in the older toddler room not labeled with the contents.

There was a child's medication (Claritin) kept in the office that was not in the original container.

The current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #1 and #3 were each completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file for the facility person.

The program's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The files for Facility Persons #2, #5 and #6 did not include documentation of either the required education and/or child care experience to serve as their indicated staff classifications.

The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid.

The NSOR on file for Staff person #4, who is a volunteer, was applied for on 7/24/23, after the first day with children; Volunteers may not be provisional hires (See LIS Code sheet). The completed NSOR is dated 10/12/23.

There was no handwashing sign at the sink in the girl's bathroom in the School-age room.

There were googly eyes measuring smaller than 1 inch in size, reportedly used for craft projects, in the 1-yr old classroom.

There were approximately 3-4 children in the PreK 2room who did not have rest equipment, but laid on an area rug during quiet time.

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the School-age room, where children's lunches are stored.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/27/22 and 8/17/23, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 8/31/22 and 9/13/23, more than 12 months apart.

The health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 8/27/23-9/27/23, more than 30 days apart.

Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 10/22/23.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

There was a child who was observed receiving care in the Transition classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.

The file for staff person #2 does not include documentation of application of a Maryland child abuse clearance or Maryland Sex Offender registry search prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3 does not include documentation of application of a Minnesota child abuse clearance or Minnesota Sex Offender registry search prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

There was shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", used for arts and crafts projects, in the Preschool classroom.

The first aid kit in the Infant (formerly School-age) room did not include gloves.

There was an uncovered fence bolt on the gate leading from the toddler playground to the preschool playground, which creates a potential hazard for a child.

Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler room by the bookshelf, which was accessible to children.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is an Infant, is dated 3/23/22, more than 6 months ago.

The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #5, who is 4 years old, is dated 1/27/20, is dated more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP.

While in the Older Toddler room, children were observed being fed their lunches without washing their hands prior to eating.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #4 is not valid, as Questions #1, #2, and #3 were not answered by the examining health care professional.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable/contagious disease. (See LIS Code Sheet).

There were 3 infant feeding bottles observed in the Infant room that were not labeled with the child's name for whom the bottles were intended.

The 30 day test log for the fire detection system includes tests date 1/8/22 and 2/16/22, more than 30 days apart.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

There was a child observed receiving care in the Preschool without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.

The file for staff person #3, hired provisionally with a start date of 11-9-21, lacked the out of state Criminal History check or application for the Criminal History check at their start date and requires a current out of state Criminal History check.

On the outdoor toddler play space on the ledge near the door to the facility, there was a screwdriver that had sharp edges and was accessible to children.

In the 2 year old room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas towards the corner and along the yellow wall near the cots. In the preschool room, there was peeling paint in one area on the left wall above the cots. In the pre-k room, there was peeling paint on the green wall in one area near the cots, on the back wall in multiple areas, and near the middle corner area in multiple areas.

On the preschool/pre-k play space, there were covers on both of the benches of the picnic table that had tears in multiple areas.

The file for child #3, with a start date of 8-19-21, lacked an immunization record within 60 days of their start date and requires a current immunization record.

The files for child #2, with a start date of 3-29-21, and child #3, with a start date of 8-19-21, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of their start date and require a current health assessment. (The suspended regulation requires the parent to provide an initial health assessment no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.)

The file for staff person #2 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.

The file for staff person #1, with a start date of 1-18-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.

The file for child #4 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount.

The file for child #4 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician.

The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.