The Joshua Tree Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 08/11/26, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discovered the school age program was out of ratio with 1 staff and 15 school agers ranged from 8 -11 years of age. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2024, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and notice two unsteady shelving units were not durable safe.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE INFANT ROOM.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3, HIRED 6/30/30, DOES NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED WATER STAINS ON THE CEILING IN THE INFANT ROOM.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILDREN # 1 AND 2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADRESS FOR WHOM THE CHILDREN MAY BE RELEASED.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 2, HIRED 4/21/2014, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF A CURRENT CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 3, HIRED 12/4/2013, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF A CURRENT FBI CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.