complaint1 citation

September 23, 2021

CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - VALE TERRACE

What Happened

The complaint that the facility failed to maintain required adult-child ratio was substantiated. The investigation found a teacher assistant was left alone with 20 children for about two hours while replacement staff was awaited.

Observations

  • A teacher assistant was left alone with 20 children for approximately 2 hours
  • Replacement staff had not yet arrived during that period
  • Licensing substantiated a teacher-child ratio violation

Inspector Focus

Supervision/Ratios

Citations Issued

Type B101516.5

101516.5 Teacher-Child Ratio (b) There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance. (1) A teacher shall supervise no more than 14 children or with an aide a maximum of 28 children.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: This requirement was not met as evidenced by a single staff member being left alone with 20 school age children. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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