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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: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control during an interaction with a child.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 744.2105 (rules for school-age programs): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment with a child in care.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 744.305(a)(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the report to Child Care Regulation was not made within the required timeframe after operation staff became aware of the incident that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 15 hours of annual training.

State rule 744.1309(a)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Four caregiver files were reviewed found to be incomplete. Each file did not meet the requirement of having completed a minimum of 15 clock hours of annual training. The training hours were incomplete for the following required topics: 747.1309(b)(1) minimum of six clock hours in child growth and development, (2) guidance and discipline, (3) age-appropriate curriculum, and (4)teacher-child interactions; (c)(1-4) at least one clock hour that focuses on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (d)(1) emergency preparedness, (2) preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3) administering medication, (4) preventing and responding to food allergy emergencies and allergic reactions, (5) understanding building and premises safety, and (6) handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities

State rule 744.1013(b)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities"

Inspector's note: The caregiver who was left in charge in the site director's absence was not familiar with this site's emergency procedures.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).