Description: Our doors are always open, and we welcome the parents to observe our programs at any time. Feel free to call on the Director or any staff member in regard to your child's progress or any special needs. Your child's happiness is important to us, and we want the parent to feel confident that the child is receiving the best care and education.
Our school and staff do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex or ethnic origin. We welcome all children and will give equal attention and care to each child.
Rocking Horse Child Care Center & Pre-school is a non-profit organization providing quality day care and developmental learning programs for children ages 2 through 10 years. The Center is state licensed by the Department of Health and Social Services.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-06 | 251.06(5)(b)1. | Deteriorating Paint |
| Description: There was deteriorating and/or flaking paint on the walls in the Willows Room, Mary C's Room, nap room, hallway and entrance stairway. | ||
| 2018-11-06 | 251.06(11)(b)6. | Outdoor Play Space - Potential Source Of Harm |
| Description: There was an 8-1/2" gap between the fence and the building. | ||
| 2018-07-10 | 251.07(2)(e)1. | Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment |
| Description: Based on a self-report, on 7/5/18 Staff A lifted Child 1 up off the ground by only her arm, and a second incident occurred where Staff A pushed Child 1 down on a cot and forcefully held her down. | ||
| 2018-07-10 | 251.07(2)(e)2. | Prohibited Actions - Verbal |
| Description: Based on a self-reported incident, on 7/5/18 Staff A was observed yelling at, and using a harsh tone of voice with, Child 1. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.05(3)(f) | Child Tracking Procedure |
| Description: The center's afternoon tracking procedure does not ensure that the number, names and whereabouts of children are known to the assigned child care workers at all times. Between 2/19/18 and 2/21/18 an incident occurred where staff outside were unaware that Child 1 and Child 3 had left the playground alone and were in the center unsupervised. Additionally, staff were unable to identify children they are responsible for in the afternoon when groups are combined. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.05(3)(c) | Close Supervision Of Children |
| Description: On 3/15/18,during the afternoon transition period, children were not closely supervised by child care workers when children were observed in the hallway, bathroom and classroom alone. In addition, there was at least one incident when a child was sent from the playground into the building alone to use the bathroom, and another incident between 2/19/18 and 2/21/18 where Child 1 and Child 3 left the playground without a child care worker and were later found in a classroom by themselves. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.07(6)(j)8. | Daily Record Of Injuries |
| Description: When interviewed on 3/2/18, multiple staff stated they are not consistently documenting all injuries and are only documenting bleeding and what they consider major. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.06(3)(a) | Emergencies - Post & Practice Written Plans |
| Description: The fire evacuation plan was not practiced in February. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.06(4)(j) | Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Maintenance, Drills, Testing |
| Description: The fire alarms and smoke detectors were not tested or used to conduct a monthly fire evacuation drill in February. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.07(2)(e)1. | Prohibited Actions - Corporal Punishment |
| Description: Two separate incidents occurred where Staff C handled children roughly. On 2/20/18, Staff C lifted up Child 2 by only his arm and on 2/21/18, Staff C lifted up Child 3 by his armpits before forcefully sitting him down. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.07(2)(e)2. | Prohibited Actions - Verbal |
| Description: Per staff statements, Staff A and Staff B have been overheard making derogatory remarks directly to, or in front of children, such as "You're getting on my nerves"; This one's really getting to me"; and "I don't know what to do with this kid". Additionally, during the site visit on 3/15/18, Staff A made derogatory remarks directly to the licensor about Child 1. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.04(3)(j) | Report - Abuse, Neglect, Inappropriate Discipline |
| Description: Two separate incidents occurred on 2/20/18 and 2/21/18 involving the use of inappropriate child guidance of a child by Staff C. The licensee did not report either incident to the department until 2/26/18. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.04(3)(i) | Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise |
| Description: The licensee did not report an incident that occurred between 2/19/18 and 2/21/18 when the whereabouts of Child 1 and Child 3 were unknown to the staff outside, who were supervising those children. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.07(6)(j)9. | Reviewing Injury Records |
| Description: At the 3/2/18 site visit, the last medical log book review had been done on 8/14/17. | ||
| 2018-03-15 | 251.07(2)(d) | Time-Out - Use With Children Under Age 3 |
| Description: Based on interview, an incident occurred where a 2-1/2 year old (child 4 on Staff and Child Identification Key) was placed in the director's office for a time-out period. | ||
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