Beginnings And Beyond Iii

“On July 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a broken cooling system and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because the air conditioning unit was inoperable in the older infant, two-year-old, pre-k grad, and pre-k one classroom. Sixteen children and three staff were observed in a classroom with no air conditioning. Additionally, according to the repair company, the air conditioning system failed on July 9, 2026, and OCCL was not notified within one business day of the equipment breakdown. Based on interviews and attendance, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Additionally, the investigation identified improper mixed age groups including two- and three-year-olds were combined in the same classroom, and six preschool-aged children were cared for alongside 17 school-aged children in the same area.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs four references. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training, and references. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training and references.”

“Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Complete testing in classrooms.”

“Ensure freezers maintain a temperature of 0 degrees F or below. Adjust temperatures in the first three freezers in the kitchen.”

“Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips or tears. Replace ripped nap maps in the young two's classroom.”

“Ensure children have required materials. Add manipulatives and blocks to the older two's classroom.”

“Ensure pails used for soiled diapers are lined. This was corrected at the visit when a liner was added to the pail in the young two's classroom.”

“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application.”

“On September 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diapering, accident/injury procedures, not providing truthful information, and not supervising children on the playground. An investigation was conducted on September 25, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because while reviewing the accident/injury reports, two entries which occurred more than a business day prior, did not have a parent/guardian signature. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for diapering noncompliance because staff interviewed stated they complete diaper checks every hour and change diapers when soiled. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not providing truthful information because, although the reporter alleges Child #1 hit his/her head when a play car tipped over, all staff interviewed stated Child #1 did not hit their head and incurred no injury from the incident. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because staff interviewed stated they were actively supervising children on the playground. Additionally, both Staff #4 and Administrator #1 stated they watched video footage which showed Staff #1 and Staff #2 supervising the children appropriately and stated Child #1 did not hit their head.”

“On July 10, 2025, and July 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received complaints regarding not having an understanding of and respect for children and their needs, a lack of positive behavior supports, and not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child s developmental needs. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child s developmental needs because, according to video footage reviewed, Staff #1 was not able to effectively provide for the toileting needs of Child #1, and asked for assistance from other children in the classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation children were continually discussing Child #1 s nudity throughout the day, because all staff interviewed stated the children did not talk about it. A concern noted was Staff #1 was observed on video entering the school-age bathroom, closing the door, and remaining in there several minutes, leaving the classroom unsupervised. Through interviews, it was also stated a child was sent, unsupervised, from the school-age classroom to the front office. Another concern noted was when asked about Staff #2 stimulating pressure points on children s bodies, the video was reviewed and while it showed Staff #2 doing this, it is unclear whether the children were in pain or harmed. A concern noted while reviewing the video footage was Staff #2 is seen and heard yelling very loudly at two separate children. According to the staff interviewed, the yelling was heard in the office. Staff #1 s employment was terminated on July 11, 2025, and Staff #2 s employment was terminated on July 7, 2025.”

“Ensure infants and toddlers are not cared for in the same area as older children. LS Brey observed two and three-year-old's in the same classroom.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs a Release of Employment History and Service Letters, if applicable, and one more reference. Two staff need an adult health appraisal with TB screening.”

“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”

“Ensure walls are in good repair. The wall in the older infant room and the wall in the Pre-k 1 room need to be repaired. The trash can in the young two's bathroom needs a lid.”

“Maintain accurate refrigerator and freezer temperatures. The temperatures in the refrigerators and freezers in the young infant, older infant, and kitchen were all elevated above the requirement.”

“Ensure diaper-changing mats are non-absorbent. Purchase new mat for the young one's classroom. Repair lid to diaper trash can in the young two's classroom.”

“Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are completed entirely and correctly.”

“Ensure a complete first aid is available on site. Purchase safety pins and add to kit.”

“Ensure infant monthly feeding statements are completed each month for each enrolled infant.”

“Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom.”

“On April 18, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a spray being used on the children s nap mats. An investigation was conducted on April 25, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #3 stated she used a lavender scented air freshener in the doorway area of her classroom, as well as on the children s nap mats prior to nap time. Non-compliance Cited: Reg #49: Ensure air fresheners are not used in any child care space. Staff #3 stated she used a lavender scented air freshener near the door and on the children s nap mats prior to nap time. Administrator Renee Christian and Staff #4 removed the air freshener from the classroom and completed a written warning for the staff. Additionally, all the other classrooms were checked for air fresheners.”

“A complaint was received by the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line on January 30, 2024, and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The complaint was sent to OCCL and accepted for investigation regarding improper discipline. On February 6, 2024, IAU stated the case would be abridged because after reviewing the video footage, the incident does not rise to the level of abuse because no injuries were sustained by the children involved. OCCL conducted an investigation February 7, 2024. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because video evidence shows Staff #1 roughly handling children, including pulling them by one arm, pushing them, picking them up and dropping them onto the floor, and frequently using time-out without any explanations to the child. Additionally, two other staff in the classroom, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not intervene to protect the safety of the children in care. Staff #1 was immediately terminated from employment prior to the start of this investigation. Staff #3 walked out during her shift and has not returned; therefore, resigning without formal notice. Staff #4 met with [name withheld] and received a final written warning with corrective action. On February 21, 2024, Owner [name withheld] notified OCCL she terminated Staff #4's employment due to this incident.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. 3 staff need OCCL's Health and Safety for Child Care Professionals training. 3 staff need a completed Release of Employment form. 1 staff needs a current Pediatric CPR/first aid certificate. 2 staff need additional training hours completed.”

“Ensure the center is free of hazardous materials. LS Brey observed air freshener on the table in the school-age classroom.”

“Ensure all areas are clean and in good repair. All classroom floors need to be cleaned. One toilet in the pre-k classroom needs to be repaired.”

“Ensure a non-porous diaper mat is available to children. The diaper changing mat in the young-one's classroom is ripped and needs to be replaced. A diaper changing mat needs to be available in the Pre-k room and three-year-old room. The diaper pal in the young-three's room is not foot-activiated and needs to be repaired or replaced.”

“Ensure any diaper creams and medications are labeled with the child's name and have a detailed Medication Administration Record completed.”

“Ensure lesson plans are updated for the current week and posted. This was corrected at the visit when staff posted the current lesson plan.”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 12, 2023, regarding not following the requirements for pets. An investigation began on May 16, 2023, and ended on May 18, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #2 stated she was not sure she informed every parent of the pet rats in the two-year-old classroom.”

“Ensure the EC administrator has 15 hours of training in infant/toddler and 15 hours of training in school-age care. Submit the ECA's DEEDS certificate with the specialized trainings listed.”

“Train and document an EC teacher in the day-to-day operations in the absence of the ECA.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need two references. One staff member needs first aid certification. One staff member needs a development plan. One staff member needs orientation. Five staff members need eligibility letters. Two staff members need release of employment history and corresponding service letters. Two staff members need a service letter.”

“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead screening result. One child needs an updated health appraisal with immunization records.”

“Ensure hazardous materials and cleaners are stored inaccessible. Cleaners were observed in children's reach in the school-age classroom, four-year-old classroom, and older one's classroom. This was corrected when the cleaners were moved out of the children's reach.”

“Remove the broken barrier from the outdoor play area. Replenish the mulch with nine inches of mulch under all equipment needing fall zone material in the smaller outdoor play area.”

“Ensure sheets are tight-fitting to crib mattresses.”

“Purchase a foot-activated diaper pail for the younger one's classroom. One trash can was observed being used for regular trash and diapers. Ensure child and staff hands are washed after a diaper changed. A staff member in the older one's classroom was observed washing her hands, but not the child's after a diaper change. This was corrected when the staff agreed to comply.”

“Ensure medication is stored securely. Petroleum jelly was observed on the diaper changing shelf in the two-year-old classroom. This was corrected when the medication was moved out of the children's reach.”

“OCCL received a complaint on June 11, 2022, regarding lack of supervision and improper positive behavior support. An investigation was conducted on June 13, 2022. The complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because staff admitted Child #1 was left unattended on the playground for approximately 4 minutes. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for improper positive behavior support because staff denied the allegation.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff members need a service letter. One staff member needs two references and a second attempt to obtain the service letters. One staff member needs CPR, first aid, and administration of medication certifications, annual review of abuse and neglect and annual review of safe sleep.”

“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead test results. One child needs a health appraisal.”

“Ensure a non-porous surface is used on the diaper-changing area. The diaper-changing pad in the one-year-old classroom was ripped. This was corrected when a new pad was placed in the classroom.”

“Ensure monthly fire prevention checks are conducted and the checklist is completed. Only the month of April was produced.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs a reference. Four staff need two references. One staff needs four references. Two staff need health appraisals with TB results. Six staff need service letters.”

“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs blood lead results. Two children need a health appraisal. One child needs immunization records.”