Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Learning Cove, Llc.
Ardmore, OK
· Carter County
2015 W. BROADWAY STE. 18,
Ardmore, OK 73401
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
Type of Care
Year Round, Daytime Hours
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
K830055415
Issued By
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Licensor
Emily Hollon
District Office
Oklahoma Human Services - Child Care Services
Reviews
Abusive teachers.
2023-12-28 03:12:02
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services
Brooke allows her employees to spank kids because they won’t sleep and then doesn’t fire them!! Morgan is a terrible human who should not be working with kids
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About the Provider
THE LEARNING COVE, LLC. is a Child Care Center in ARDMORE OK, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Rated 4 Stars.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type/Purpose | Corrections |
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| 2026-08-06 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (3 of 3 requirements met) | ||
| 2026-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2026-05-20 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (3 of 3 requirements met) | ||
| 2026-03-23 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (6 of 6 requirements met) | ||
| 2026-02-05 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Licensing viewed records of two children that do not have a current compliance file notifications on file. | ||
| 2025-10-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-08-12 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-07-29 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-04-08 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (3 of 3 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-04-07 | 340:110-3-281.4(b)(2) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: We discussed staff responsibilities and designated head teachers to check that all diaper changes, meals, and naps are logged all throughout the day. We reinforced proper diapering procedures and time management during the final hour of care. |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Daily Records - Infants and 1yr old daily records - not documenting diaper changes | ||
| 2025-04-07 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (5 of 5 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-04-07 | 340:110-3-297(a)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We established a diaper changing schedule that requires all children to be checked every 30-45 minutes with adjustments being made if needed. Every child is also required to be checked before leaving the center for the day. We also require the parents to write on Brightwheel if they request us to apply any diaper cream, etc. If the child receives diaper cream, we list it on Brightwheel when we mark the diaper change |
| Description: Diaper changing - frequency | ||
| 2025-02-26 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-02-06 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (3 of 3 requirements met) | ||
| 2025-01-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2024-12-12 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: One personnel with hire date of 09/09/2024 has not yet completed ELCCT training. One potty chair had urine in it. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel with hire date of 09/09/2024 has not yet completed ELCCT training. | ||
| 2024-12-12 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One potty chair had urine in it. | ||
| 2024-11-12 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2024-10-16 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2024-09-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: Upon entering the classroom there was one child asleep on the floor. One sink in the restroom did not have running hot water. Last vehicle inspection documented at 04/19/2024 |
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| 2024-09-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Upon entering the classroom there was one child asleep on the floor. | ||
| 2024-09-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One sink in the restroom did not have running hot water. | ||
| 2024-09-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Last vehicle inspection documented at 04/19/2024 | ||
| 2024-08-21 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: 2/1/2024 Fire inspection shows pending, program does not have a complete fire inspection at this time. Three classrooms had lesson plans dated for the week of 08/12/24. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: 2/1/2024 Fire inspection shows pending, program does not have a complete fire inspection at this time. | ||
| 2024-08-21 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Three classrooms had lesson plans dated for the week of 08/12/24. | ||
| 2024-07-26 | Other Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (39 of 39 requirements met) | ||
| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: 2/1/2024 Fire Inspection is PENDING- with comments One personnel has an expired PDL on 4/27/24. Personnel hired on 3/11/2024 does not have ELCCT completed at this time. Personnel hired on 3/11/24 does not have CPR/FA certification. Tornado drill was not conducted in June, last documented tornado drill 5/22/24. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: 2/1/2024 Fire Inspection is PENDING- with comments | ||
| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel has an expired PDL on 4/27/24. | ||
| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Personnel hired on 3/11/2024 does not have ELCCT completed at this time. | ||
| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Personnel hired on 3/11/24 does not have CPR/FA certification. | ||
| 2024-07-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Tornado drill was not conducted in June, last documented tornado drill 5/22/24. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: Three personnel do not have CHRR submitted. Last approve fire inspection- 6/2021. One potty chair in 1yr and 2yrs has dried urine in basin. Glass cleaner and bleach spray accessible under sink in 1yr lock not in use. One personnel with expired PDL 4/27/24. One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have ELCCT. One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have current CPR/FA. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Three personnel do not have CHRR submitted. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Last approve fire inspection- 6/2021. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One potty chair in 1yr and 2yrs has dried urine in basin. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Glass cleaner and bleach spray accessible under sink in 1yr lock not in use. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel with expired PDL 4/27/24. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have ELCCT. | ||
| 2024-06-04 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have current CPR/FA. | ||
| 2024-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: One potty chair in 2 and over classroom has dried urine in the restroom. Program last received an approved Fire inspection on 6/29/21 due to fire codes from Church that shares fire box. Personnel with hire date of 9/25/23 has no ELCCT on OPDR One personnel showing as Self-reported on OPDR. |
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| 2024-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One potty chair in 2 and over classroom has dried urine in the restroom. | ||
| 2024-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Program last received an approved Fire inspection on 6/29/21 due to fire codes from Church that shares fire box. | ||
| 2024-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Personnel with hire date of 9/25/23 has no ELCCT on OPDR | ||
| 2024-04-23 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel showing as Self-reported on OPDR. | ||
| 2024-02-01 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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Description: Personnel with expired PDL. Two personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 have not completed ELCCT. Fire inspection last conducted on 6/29/21. |
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| 2024-02-01 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: Personnel with expired PDL. | ||
| 2024-02-01 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: Two personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 have not completed ELCCT. | ||
| 2024-02-01 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: Fire inspection last conducted on 6/29/21. | ||
| 2024-01-31 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: One personnel has an expired PDL on 9/2022. Two Personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 that have not yet completed ELCCT. Fire inspection was last completed 6/29/21. 4 infants asleep in bouncy seats upon arrival |
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| 2024-01-31 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: One personnel has an expired PDL on 9/2022. | ||
| 2024-01-31 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Two Personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 that have not yet completed ELCCT. | ||
| 2024-01-31 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Fire inspection was last completed 6/29/21. | ||
| 2024-01-31 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: 4 infants asleep in bouncy seats upon arrival | ||
| 2024-01-08 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (4 of 4 requirements met) | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child spanked by teacher | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest time- Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child's head covered with blanket. | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child is spanked by child care personnel | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest Time-Restriction- Covered heads and faces- Children laying in beds with their blankets covering their heads | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down. | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket. | ||
| 2023-12-29 | 340:110-3-284(c)(3) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Reporting- Child Abuse and Neglect -personnel failed to report suspected abuse. | ||
| 2023-12-28 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Behavior and Guidance/Discipline - SERIOUS - Inappropriate discipline - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time. | ||
| 2023-12-28 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket. | ||
| 2023-12-28 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by personnel. | ||
| 2023-12-28 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest time-Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child had blanket pulled over head | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: We terminated both staff members that failed to act professional and retrained our current staff on appropriate discipline. We also implemented a new mental policy. 3/6/2024 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-284(c)(3) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting- suspected child abuse or neglect. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: We terminated both staff members that failed to act professional and retrained our current staff on appropriate discipline. We also implemented a new mental health policy. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-284(c)(3) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting- suspected child abuse and neglect. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-293(c) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: Parents have access to their children's classroom as well as cafeteria at all times. We also schedule numerous family events throughout the year. 3/6/2024 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Parent Communication-Access to facility used by children | ||
| 2023-12-27 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed (4 of 4 requirements met) | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by childcare teacher. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time. | ||
| 2023-12-27 | 340:110-3-296(e)(2) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24 |
| Description: Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket. | ||
| 2023-10-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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Description: Program is posting a purchased lesson plan that does not have a date only states Year B and Wk 1/2/3/4. Fire Inspection last completed on 6/29/21. 2 bottles in the toddler room do not have a name on the bottle. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Program is posting a purchased lesson plan that does not have a date only states Year B and Wk 1/2/3/4. | ||
| 2023-10-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: Fire Inspection last completed on 6/29/21. | ||
| 2023-10-10 | Periodic Full Inspection |
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| Description: 2 bottles in the toddler room do not have a name on the bottle. | ||
| 2023-09-05 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed | ||
| 2023-06-14 | 340:110-3-281.2(c)(5)(A)(ii) Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints |
Plan: All staff are required to clock in daily utilizing the fingerprint scanner time clock. This includes salary employees. 9/12/2023 |
| Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Program Records- Personnel Attendance- arrival and departure times not documented. for at least 12months. | ||
| 2023-06-14 | Complaint Full Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed | ||
| 2023-06-13 | 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(F) Substantiated Complaints |
Plan: No children over the age of two will be buckled into transition seats at any time. This includes meals and table activities. If a child with special needs refuses to sit at the table or in the classroom, we will intervene and try one on one calming skills. If the child cannot be consoled, we will contact the parents to pick up their child. 9/12/23. |
| Description: Behavior and Guidance-Inappropriate discipline- restraining (Serious) | ||
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