Plan to Correct

Written for Director: "We have terminated the staff involved in the yelling. We have Sprouts training on behavior and guidance, and will train a coach employed at the center to inform staff in the future. They are also using training on redirection and connection."

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(2)(C) - yelling at a child out of anger or using harsh or profane language;

Plan to Correct

Written for Director: "We have terminated the staff involved in inappropriate discipline. We have Sprouts training on behavior and guidance, and will train a coach employed at the center to inform staff in the future. They are also using training on redirection and connection."

Regulation Description

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

Plan to Correct

Written for Director: "I have read requirements and have been informed of the reporting timeframes, and will follow the reporting timeframes in the future."

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(3) - Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).

Plan to Correct

Written for director: "I will make sure that I will make myself available to parents and maintain open communication."

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284.1(b)(2)(B)(viii) - overseeing parent communication and family engagement;

Plan to Correct

Written for director: "I will make sure staff have proper documentation for daily happenings, and maintain open communication with parents of the child's day."

Regulation Description

340:110-3-280(d)(3)(A) - daily happenings, including the infant and 1-year-old daily records as maintained, per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b);

Plan to Correct

Written for director "I will have a discussion with staff about informing me or staff in charge of any child illness, and communication with parents to be sent home if necessary."

Regulation Description

340:110-3-294(e) - Illness and infestations, other than head lice. The program maintains health inclusion, separation, and exclusion criteria and reporting policy per OAC 340:110-3-278(d).

Plan to Correct

Staff was terminated and let go for this. New staff will be better trained and given the appropriate training when dealing with upset children.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(2)(C) - yelling at a child out of anger or using harsh or profane language;

Plan to Correct

Staff will be written up for this and talked with. Management will also be doing check ins on staff during nap time every 30 to 40 minutes.

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 will be required to turn cell phones in to cubbies that have been assigned to the. And or asked to keep cell phones in personal bags or purse.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(c) - Non-job related. do not participate in personal activities that may interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or electronic device use.

Plan to Correct

New staff will be assigned orientation videos prior to beginning position.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(d)(3) - Orientation. Within one week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, personnel obtain orientation, as documented, per OAC 340:110-3-281.3(b), including, at least a review of:

Plan to Correct

Management will monitor classroom procedures more closely and give staff better direction and training on how to handle problem behavior.

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

Staff will be more closely monitored when around children. Staff involved have been terminated and no longer at facility. Leadership will discuss with current staff the importance of maintaining appropriate conversations while around children.

Regulation Description

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

Plan to Correct

Director was terminated. Upon a new hire we will emphasize the importance of communication and of being at the center 50 percent of operating hours or 30 hours per week.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284.1(b)(2)(C) - present at the facility during the hours of operation at least 50 percent of the operating hours or 30 hours per week, whichever is less; and

Plan to Correct

Director was terminated. Plan of correction is upon new hire the director will be told the importance it is to have open communication with parents.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284.1(b)(2)(B)(viii) - overseeing parent communication and family engagement;

Plan to Correct

Hired additional staff to cover in case of this.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-286(a) - Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

Plan to Correct

Counseled staff on appropriate reward/punishment tactics not using food.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(d) - Inappropriate food reward. Food is not used to obtain or reward desired behaviors.

Plan to Correct

Employee was fired.

Regulation Description

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

Plan to Correct

Additional staff has been hired to cover where needed. Staff has been coached on ratios and to not leave the room when counted in ratio and they are needed to stay in compliance.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-286(a) - Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

Plan to Correct

We have a second infant room and employees have been informed to move to the other room when children arrive earlier than expected and until additional staff arrives.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-285(b)(2) - for the indoor play area based on the square footage;