The Ark Childrens Center

Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit.

There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.

One child did not have a current health statement on file.

There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors.

The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.

During inspection the toddler room had a plastic sink that was chipped and cracked, In the PreK room the outlet cover was cracked. Corrected at inspection: sink was removed and tape was placed over outlet cover for temporary fix.

Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.

During Inspection the cribs in the infant room had lose fitting sheets. There were no children in the cribs during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. Note: This was corrected prior to the investigation when the director took action after being informed of the incident. The caregiver was terminated and there were no other concerns.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.

The directors record were lacking the required 6 hours in the following subjects: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction and Serving children with special care needs.

Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact.

The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment.