Plan to Correct

Added a teacher that meets the position specific qualifications so the assistant teacher is not in charge of a group of children longer than 3 hours by herself.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284.2(d) - Assistant teachers. The program may employ individuals or utilize volunteers who meet the position specific requirements listed in (1) through (4) of this subsection.

Plan to Correct

We spoke to all staff who work with toddlers and retrained them on how the use of time-out is prohibited with that age group. We also purchased materials to create a Calm Down Corner in those classrooms. Additionally, we have added space in our orientation and training to emphasize the use of time-out, when it is appropriate, and for how long.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(b)(11)(A) - Personnel use this method only with children 2 years of age and older when:

Plan to Correct

On school-aged field trips, we typically have no more than 7 students per teacher in a group. We will discuss with teachers any students who may need additional guidance and supervision during field trips. Those students will be placed in either a group with less than 5 children or in a group with two teachers. If concerns continue, that child will need a parent or guardian chaperone to come on the field trip. Name-to-face counts will be conducted when exiting the vehicle and entering the vehicle as well as frequently throughout the duration of the field trip.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Plan to Correct

We will add a specific section to our orientation to go over the dangers of not always having all in view. Rooms were re-evaluated to make sure there are no blind spots in the room that make it harder for staff to properly supervise. When a staff member exhibits irresponsible supervision, he or she will receive additional training and/or replacement.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Plan to Correct

Staff who exhibit unsafe or irresponsible behavior will receive additional training with a more experienced staff member and/or will be replaced. This topic will also be addressed at our next staff meeting as a refresher for all staff.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;

Plan to Correct

We have taken several steps to ensure something like this never happens again. We have replaced our method of warming up bottles to one where there is not standing, hot water. Director also spoke with all staff in the room about one staff member always being on the tile side of the classroom if any children are on that side-even if in a high chair. We are also doing some arranging in the area where the incident happened to more permanently secure anything that is plugged in.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Plan to Correct

We discussed what the appropriate procedures should have been. With any serious injuries, such as a burn, 911 will be called first. Parents will be called only after emergency services have been dispatched. We also added an additional section to our staff orientation specifically addressing serious injuries and calling 911.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;

Plan to Correct

The crockpot has been removed from the classroom. Bottle warmers that do not have standing, hot water have replaced any other warming devices in our infant and toddler rooms.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(B) - recognize and act to correct hazards to physical safety, both indoors and outdoors;