Plan to Correct

Original complaint of complaint of occurrence on 10/28/22 was previously investigated by owner and video proof that no harm or inappropriate discipline was displayed was offered to all parent to which any/all concerns applied. This staff member resigned due to sadness over allegations. During investigation visit to which DHS observed a staff member not using correct transitional practices, staff was immediately removed from classroom and by OHLC request had a correctional conversation with licensing worker. Since all staff received additional training in transitions/transitional activities as well as appropriate discipline and redirection. Staff member has been moved to a different position that eliminated problems of this kind with the original age group and best fits their soon to be acquired degree. Staff to receive additional supervision for 90 days from date of concern.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c) - Inappropriate discipline. Personnel are prohibited from using or threatening to use inappropriate discipline.

Plan to Correct

All staff required to complete safe sleep with only mild assistance to course online. Course will be completed prior to being in a classroom.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(d)(4) - Safe sleep. Prior to caring for infants, personnel obtain formal professional development in safe sleep practices.

Plan to Correct

Reinforce policy that the moment a child falls asleep that they are put into a crib on their backs to sleep. Bottles are only given to children who are old enough and have ability to feed selves then take away as soon as done.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B) - Inappropriate sleep environment. Infant safe sleep environment requirements listed in (i) through (viii) of this subparagraph are met.