Learning Tree Academy - Ramunno

“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. Between May 29, 2026, and June 11, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received four complaints regarding lack of positive behavior supports. An investigation began on May 26, 2026, when the facility self-reported the incident to OCCL, and concluded on September 29, 2026. According to video footage reviewed, staff interviews, and documentation provided, this complaint is substantiated for lack of positive behavior supports. On May 26, 2026, a staff member pulled a child towards them by the child s shirt and the child s face struck the staff member s knee, causing bruising. The center terminated the staff member s employment the following day.”

“A licensee shall ensure supervision and direct observation of children is provided at all times. On April 13, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a child was without direct supervision for about 16 minutes by Staff #1 when the children and staff left the classroom to go outside and Child #1 was left sleeping on the couch in the classroom. Re-train Staff #1 on proper supervision of children and send documentation of re-training to OCCL by June 18, 2026.”

“Ensure liability insurance is not expired. Send updated insurance to OCCL.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Orientation for Staff #1 and #3. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #1. Health appraisal with TB test for Staff #3. Release of employment for Staff #1. Service letter or 1 reference letter for Staff #1. 1 reference letter for Staff #3. Annual safe sleep, annual abuse and neglect, first aid/CPR, and administration of medication for Staff #2. Send to OCCL.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Hours children attend for Child #4, 7, 10, 13, 14, 19, and 20. Screen time permission for Child #3 and #4. Mat permission for Child #19. Developmental plan for Child #17 and #19. Medication permissions for Child #6, 8, and Room 4. Infant feeding statement for Child #17.”

“Lesson plans for Room 12 needed. Send to OCCL.”

“Ensure Staff #9 is qualified through DEEDS before being counted in ratio.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs first aid/CPR. Staff #8 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #1 and #3 need 2 reference letters. Staff #4 and #7 need 1 reference letter. Staff #1, #3, and #7 need release of employment with one service letter (or 2 additional reference letters). Staff #8 needs one service letter or 2 additional reference letters. Staff #5 and #6 need a health appraisal with TB test.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 and #4 need a health appraisal. Child #4 and #9 need immunizations or exemption. Child #10, #16, #17, and #18 need a blood lead screening. Child #16 needs parents right to know and screen time permission. Child #10, #11, #12, #13, and #20 need a developmental plan.”

“Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL.”

“Ensure there are thermometers in each refrigerator and they read 41 degrees or below. Send a picture of Room 4B's thermometer reading below 41 degrees as well as Room 11's.”

“Ensure all medications have an MAR on file. Send for all children including Child #9-15.”

“Ensure all infants have a written feeding schedule updated monthly. Send for all infants including Child #12.”

“Ensure renewal application is notarized and sent to OCCL at least 60 days before license expiration. Send application to OCCL.”

“On February 20, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding failure to conduct fire drills as required and providing false information to OCCL. An investigation was conducted on February 26, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for failure to document fire drills as required based on documentation provided. Although most staff stated fire drills are conducted each month and there were documented fire drills for March 2024 through December 2024, the January 2025 fire drill was not completely documented at the time it was conducted. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for providing false information to OCCL as, according to staff interviews, fire drills are conducted each month.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect are needed for Staff #3. Orientation is needed for Staff #5, #6, #7, and #8. OCCL Health and Safety Training is needed for Staff #5, #7, and #8. Job description is needed for Staff #4, and #5. References are needed for Staff #5, #6, #7, and #8. Fingerprints and eligibility is needed for Staff #2. Adult abuse registry check is needed for Staff #5 and #8. Release of employment is needed for Staff #4 and #6. Service letters are needed for Staff #6 or two additional references.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal and immunizations are needed for Child #4, #6, #15, and #20. Blood lead screening is needed for Child #9 and #18. Developmental plan is needed for Child #5, #7, #18, and #20.”

“Ensure ceiling tiles in Room 6 are replaced. Ensure wall by sink in the bathroom between Room 6 and Room 7 is repaired. Ensure faucet in Room 8 is replaced or repaired.”

“Ensure playground exits are kept unlocked or otherwise able to be unlocked by staff members. Locks were removed and this was corrected at the visit.”

“Infant feeding statement is needed for Child #20.”

“Ensure EC Administrator has the specialized training in infant/toddler and School-age. Send updated DEEDS certificate to OCCL.”

“Ensure all staff have complete files. Staff # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 need Professional Development Plans for the current year. Staff #6 is missing OCCL H&S training. Staff #26 needs updates annual safe sleep and annual abuse and neglect (CAV). Staff #4, 13, 19, 20 need current CPR & FA. Send to OCCL when complete.”

“Ensure child files are complete. An updates health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening is needed for child #1, 3, 6, and 8. An updates health appraisal and immunizations is needed for child # 11, 12, and 14. An updated health appraisal is needed for child #20. A parents right to know is needed for child #20. Screentime permission is needed for child #2, 4, and 6.”

“Ensure Room 5's fridge is at 41' or colder. The temp read 44'. Send a picture when corrected.”

“Ensure fall zone is in good condition and with no divots or holes. Turf on one's playground has holes. Send closed maintenance ticket to ensure completion.”

“Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly. Please send December's fire drill to OCCL.”

“Ensure administrator has specialized training added onto DEEDS certificate. Send to OCCL when complete.”

“Ensure all staff are fingerprinted and determined eligible. Please send receipts and eligibility letters for Staff #7, 8, and 9.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. A signed PD plan is needed for Staff #2 and 6. A signed orientation is needed for Staff #1, 4, and 5. 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training is needed for Staff #1 and 4. Job description is needed for Staff #1. 2 references and 1 service letter and release of employment is needed for Staff #4. If no service letter, 4 references are needed. Health appraisal with TB test is needed for Staff #5.”

“Ensure child files are complete. A developmental plan is needed for Child #6, 12, 13, 18, and 19. Screen time permission is needed for Child #12. Parents Right to Know is needed for Child #19. A blood lead screening result is needed for Child #5, 13, and 14. An updated health appraisal with immunizations is needed for Child #2 and 17. A health appraisal with immunizations and blood lead screening is needed for Child #10.”