AlphaBEST @ Berkshire- Northwest

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was present, alone, supervising a group of children violating the condition that they must be supervised by another caregiver.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

State rule 744.1005(a)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection it was found communication was not provided by the Program Director regarding restrictions on a caregiver's background check that led to a violation of the conditions.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: Two of the caregivers continue to not have the completed 15 hours of annual training. One caregiver needs 3 hours and another caregiver needs 11.5 hours.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Dec 23, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: The 2 files reviewed did not have the completed annual training.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Children were observed leaving rooms and moving around without the caregivers knowledge.

Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1301(a)(5)(A) (rules for school-age programs): "Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors"

Inspector's note: 2 of the 4 files reviewed did not have the completed annual training.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The caregivers were not within proximity to intervene and prevent the injury of a child.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State rule 744.1201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they sent children to the restroom independently and did not following policies in regard to propping open doors.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Children were sent to the restroom without caregiver supervision.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

State rule 744.3113(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: The monthly check of play space has not been conducted by operation.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).