Description: THE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF AT Huntingtown Early Learning Center ARE UNITED IN THEIR BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN:
Have the power to learn
Are curious & creative
Can succeed
No two students have exactly the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Your plan will combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student.
Huntingtown Early Learning Center is a small child care center that has been serving Calvert County since 1986. We are proud to be a part of this community for such a long time. H.E.L.C. provides a warm and loving learning environment for your children to grow throughout the years. We provide care for children ages 2 years to 12 years. Goals for our programs are to encourage children to fulfill their dreams, to give children fun and new experiences, a place where they can feel safe and at home.
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Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
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2022-01-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.07C | Corrected |
Findings: Director stated staff have been refilling children's water bottles (brought from home) with water from the tap. The tap in the kitchen is a handwashing/dishwashing sink and is not an approved drinking water source. LS explained staff can fill pitchers from one of the 2 approved water fountains and this would be acceptable. Director stated she understood and staff would begin doing this. This is corrected. | |||
2022-01-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
Findings: When some of the children went to the back classroom with the preschool teacher, the preschool teacher left the room several times to go out to the larger classroom. PST was out of the room for less than 30 seconds each time, but teacher was the only staff person in the room at the time and when teacher left the room, there were no other staff present (LS was present so children were not completely unattended). Center is reminded that there are two separate classrooms in the center and they are to be treated as such. This means each classroom should have a staff member present at all times when children are in the classroom. Please send written correction plan on how this will be corrected in the future. | |||
2021-07-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
Findings: Complaint alleged there is a broken window in the center and children have been cutting themselves on the glass. When complaint was discussed with Director, AW, she stated there is a window in the playhouse outside that is broken and a child cut their finger on the glass (see COMAR 05.12 Outdoor Activity Area). During discussion, Director reported there was a window in the preschool room that was broken. LS looked around the room and Director went to a window, which is behind the fish tank and pulled up the shade to show LS a piece of cardboard covering the broken window. Although the window is fairly inaccessible with the cardboard, shade pulled down and fish tank in front of it, this is a hazard to the safety of children. This window should be repaired immediately. Please send photo to LS once repaired. | |||
2021-07-13 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
Findings: When discussing the complaint regarding a 'broken window', Director stated the window in the playhouse on the playground is broken and a child cut their finger on it. Director stated and LS observed the window covered with cardboard and taped in place. The window is double paned, so there is no broken glass on the inside window of the playhouse. LS observed the cardboard had become un-taped in the middle, allowing LS to put a hand up under the cardboard to access the broken glass. LS requested that Director re-tape the cardboard during inspection so the window was inaccessible. This window should be replaced immediately. Please send pictures to LS once replaced. LS strongly recommends not allowing children to use the play house or be in the vicinity of the play house until the window is replaced. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
Findings: Center has two staff members who are not teacher qualified who have been working in place of a lead teacher who is no longer employed at the center. These instances have not been recorded on a written substitute record showing that these staff members are substituting for the lead teacher. Center is reminded that, when a substitute is used when there is no qualified lead teacher in place, it must be recorded. Please send written plan of correction to LS. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
Findings: Two employees left employment more than 5 working days ago. Center is reminded that all staff deletions should be provided in writing to the Office within 5 working days. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
Findings: One staff member, substitute DD, does not have a medical on file at the center. Medical for this staff member should be obtained as soon as possible, as DD has been employed at the center for over a year. Please send copy to LS once obtained from staff members. *Substitute, KM, will need a new medical form by 6-30-21. Please send copy to LS once obtained. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
Findings: Center currently only has one qualified lead teacher. The two staff members who are working in the preschool classroom are not lead teacher qualified. LS has discussed with Director and Director plans to work with staff members to get them qualified. Once staff members have enough coursework, experience, etc, Director can request a variance. In the meantime, Center should send a written plan of correction as to how these staff members will become qualified and advertising showing center is attempting to hire qualified staff members. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
Findings: There were no emergency/disaster drills practiced or recorded for 2020 (fire drills were practiced and recorded monthly). Center is reminded that emergency/disaster drills are to be practiced and recorded at least twice per year. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04E(1)(c) | Corrected |
Findings: There is an Epi-Pen at the center for a child who no longer attends care. This medication should be returned to parent or discarded properly. If parent does not want the medication, Center could contact the Sheriff's office or State Police for instructions on safe disposal. | |||
2021-02-23 | Full | 13A.16.11.04F(1) | Corrected |
Findings: There is only one staff member regularly at the center who has medication administration training. This staff member usually leaves the center at 3pm, therefore leaving no staff at the center with medication administration training. Center should adjust scheduling to make sure there is a staff member or substitute present at all times when children are present who has this training. LS recommends the two aides take the training. Please submit copies of certificates once training is completed or a new staffing pattern showing how this is covered to LS. | |||
2020-06-10 | Other | ||
Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
Findings: School age teacher RL did not complete 12 hours of continued training for the February 2018-19 training cycle. RL should complete 12 hours ASAP. RL will need to complete 12 additional hours of training by 2-29-20. | |||
2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
Findings: Director KM did not complete 12 hours of continued training for the June 2018-2019 training cycle. Director should complete 12 hours of training ASAP. Send copy of certificate to LS. | |||
2020-01-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05A | Corrected |
Findings: The current Director is attending school and is only working at the center approximately 6 hours per week. Regulations require the Director to be present at the center at least 1/2 of the operating hours. Owner was present and signed a staff change form changing the Director to a teacher and adding one of the teachers, who is Director qualified, as the Director. This has been corrected. |
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