The Early Learning Center

“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Medication expired June 2025 for a child in space 4 (B.A.).”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2025

“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member C.H. did not complete a CBC prior to the qualification letter expiring March 6, 2025; a new CBC effective June 20, 2025 was completed; a new letter is on file.”

Violation corrected during visit

“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was signed February 17, 2025, for staff member B.J., and the staff member began working with children on January 17, 2025.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2025

“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization expired for a child (B.A.) in space 4 April 4, 2025.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2025

“Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline statement did not include the enrollment date for child (K.M.) and (A.L.).”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. The Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not include the enrollment date for child (T.C.).”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

“Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The back gate to the playground for Early Head Start was less than 3 1/2 and could cause an entrapment.”

Violation corrected during visit

“Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The Fire Inspection Report was not submitted within seven (7) days.”

Violation corrected during visit

“All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff (K.D.) First Aid expired April 2024.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2024

“All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff K.D. CPR training expired April 2024.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2024

“Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The electrical outlet in space 3.”

Violation corrected during visit

“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed, January 23, 2023, April 11, 2023, June 13, 2023, and September 2023; a drill was not conducted in December 2023.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024

“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The Permission to Administer Medication for a child (K.W.) in space 3., the Permission to Administer for a child (J.A.) in space 3.; Permission to Administer over-the-counter ointment for a child (K.P.) was not completed in space 5.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024