The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced inspection In response to a self report made by the center regarding allegations in the areas of forbidden actions and behavioral guidance. Interviews were conducted with staff, records reviewed and observations of the program were made relating to the allegation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure forbidden actions such as physical punishment, striking a child or roughly handling was not used
Evidence:. 1. On 04/18/2024, Staff #1 pinched 3 year-old child #1's ear causing it to look visibly red. On the same day Staff #1 also pushed Child #2's face down resulting in the child falling back onto his cot and crying. Staff #1 proceeded to throw a blanket at the child and walk away for "not listening."
a. Staff reported hearing staff #1 yell "lay down" and then witnessed Staff #1 push child #2 in the face "so hard that the child fell back on his cot."
b. Multiple staff witnessed child #2 crying. Staff reported when they asked the child why he was crying he pointed to and verbally said because of Staff #1.
c. Staff reported child #1 told her that staff #1 pinched his ear. Staff reported child #1's ear was visibly red after the incident. The director confirmed the child's ear was red.
Plan of Correction:
The staff member was immediately removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave until the investigation is over.
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