DPS ECE John H Amesse Elementary

2.230.B · Correction due March 18, 2026

Outside on the playground there was a green tarp that was in the sandbox and posing a possible tripping hazard. Outside on the playground there was a sandbox and there was black barrier sticking out of the sand. The black barrier was posing a possible tripping hazard.

Required correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishing such as the sandbox tarp and black barrier must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazard. Correct immediately respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026

In classroom 129 there was a first aid bag sitting on low shelf accessible children. The first aid bag contained

2.223.A.2 · Correction due October 8, 2025

In classroom 129 licensing specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet, one child was lacking the time of arrival.

Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member wrote the time arrival on 10/8/2025*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/15/2025. Correct by 10/08/2025

2.223.D.5.a · Correction due August 28, 2025

In classroom 129 a child was sleeping on a mat that was missing a sheet and blanket.

Required correction: If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member used a child's sheet from a child who was not present. *** Respond with a plan of on going compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025

In classroom 129 observed 7 children on cots that were less than 2 feet apart.

2.121.D.4.a · Correction due September 16, 2024

Reviewed 5 staff files and 1 staff member B.M. was lacking an FBI clearance letter.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member B. M. has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member B. M. with written response to Specialist by 9/23/2024 Correct by 09/16/2024

In classroom 130 Licensing Specialist reviewed the sign in sheet and it was lacking the time a children

Correction due October 20, 2023

Reviewed 6 staff files and one staff member B.M. was lacking a Trails clearance letter.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member B.M. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff members B.M. with written response to Specialist 10/27/2023 . Correct by 10/20/2023