Baby Yale Academy

CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B

101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement has not been... ...met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews,and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility has failed to keep rodents out of the facility which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

Request Denied

ALLEGATION(S): Child hair was cut with scissors by another child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 10/11/2024 at 0:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.W. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation at Baby Yale Academy. LPA met with Owner, L.R. and explained the purpose of today's inspection. During today's inspection, there were 7 preschool children with 2 staff in 2 classrooms. Owner stated there were 25 preschool children enrolled. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Child hair was cut with scissors by another child. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. While C2 hair was cut in the front, LPA could not determine if the incident occured in the facility. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, Owner L.R. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights- Staff bit day care child Neglect/Lack of Supervision- Day care child sustained multiple injuries due to staff neglect INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/11/23 at 1:15pm, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) L.D. arrived in the center to conduct a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPM met with the owner, L.R., who arrived at the center shortly after LPM's arrival. There were 9 children and 5 additional staff also present. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, documents were reviewed and observations were made. Information received regarding the allegation indicated that a staff member was known to have bitten a child on the finger. Additional interviews were conducted and a majority of the individuals interviewed expressed surprise at the allegation. Interviewees expressed that things are good at the center and no teachers at this center would bite a child. Although the allegation of staff bit day care child may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur at the facility. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 12/11/23 at 1:15pm, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) L.D. arrived in the center to conduct a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPM met with the owner, L.R., who arrived at the center shortly after LPM's arrival. There were 9 children and 5 additional staff also present. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, documents were reviewed and observations were made. Information received regarding the allegation indicated that a child sustained multiple injuries, reportedly due to neglect. Information obtained during an interview revealed that there was some concern regarding staff not being able to confirm how a child was injured at the center, or staff not being fully attentive to children. Information obtained from several other interviews indicated that staff are always attentive to children and are caring. Several interviewees expressed no concerns regarding the care of children or supervision at the center. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:S1 inappropriately handled children in care, which posses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care

CCR 101219(f) · Type B

Admission Agreements. The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Facility failed to transport child to school and was late picking up child from school twice which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101229(a) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a child in care has bitten other children which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care

Request Denied

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff yell at children in care which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101226(a)(2) · Type B

Health-Related Services. The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury... In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On at least one occasion an incident was not documented and an incident report was not provided to authorized representative which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101229(a) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by children in care have received injuries and staff did not know how the injury occurred which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: staff speak inappropriately to children in care which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.