September 23, 2021
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
Citations Issued
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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