Follow-up on corrections·May 14, 2024

On 5/14/24 at 4:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility. LPA had arrived at 12:55 PM for another reason and during that visit observed two staff members at the facility whose fingerprints were not clear or associated to the facility. At 4:00 PM, LPA observed the following census: Pre-K classroom had 11 children with Zarifa Alidost Discover 2's classroom had 11 children with Staci Grosekemper Outside playground had 9 children with Erin Markert Based upon record review, staff member S2 had fingerprint clearance but was not associated to this facility and S1 did not have any fingerprints listed on the Guardian website. A Type B deficiency was cited for the staff member (S2) that did not have the fingerprints associated to the facility and a type A deficiency was cited for the staff member (S1) that did not have a fingerprint clearance. (See LIC809-D for deficiencies cited). Civil penalties were assessed in the amount of $600. Licensee was provided a copy of the Civil Penalties assessment LIC421BG. LPA Keturah Lane informed facility representative Monica Collins that this report dated 5/14/24 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. (continued on LIC809-C...) Also, LPA Keturah Lane informed the facility representative Monica Collins to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/14/24 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Director Monica Collins. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.