Early Foundations Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Observe the files child#3 missing the parents name address phone number and work information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Observe the file for child#3 the Emergency Contact is missing the release person address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the file for Child#1 Child#2 and Child#3 the influenza shot is not up to date nor do the file have an exempt form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On the observing the file for Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 did not have 2 nonfamily references in the files.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for Staff#1 which did not have proof of Health and Safety in the files.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Observe the file Staff#1 is missing current FBI and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff#3 and Staff#4 is missing the current Child Abuse Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1, #3, and #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1, #3, and #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the file Staff Person #4 did not have proof of education in the file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation, video showed child #1 in kitchen area with shirt sleeves tied together at the ends. Child was turning in circles and attempting to untie shirt sleeves. Staff person #1 can be heard telling child #1 sleeves were tied together in an effort to "keep child's hands safe". Second video shows child #1 taking arm from underneath shirt and showing staff person and then being told to put arm back into shirt, which child complies and then goes down onto floor crying.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.