A non-mandated inspection, resulting from a self-reported incident that occurred on 11/8/2023, was conducted by licensing staff on 11/15/2023 and 11/17/2023. The inspector conducted staff interviews.
Information gathered during the investigation determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Based on interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that staff shall not use physical punishment or strike a child.
Evidence: On 11/08/2023, Staff 1 and Staff 2 both stated that Staff 3 took Child 1 (14 months old) to the bathroom and then heard a smack sound and Child 1 crying. No marks were noticed on Child 1. Staff 3 stated that they lightly tapped Child 1 on the hand.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will ensure staff use proper techniques when redirecting or correcting a child's behavior.
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