Vestal Early Head Start

“Based on information gathered during this investigation, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child by the arm.”

“Based on the information gathered, the caregiver did not use positive discipline methods with a child. The video confirmed that the caregiver was standing over the child in a position of authority, directly in the child?s face. She did not redirect the child?s behavior positively.”

“Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident in which a caregiver was accused of using inappropriate discipline.”

“It was determined in an investigation that a caregiver was using a prohibited form of discipline when she was observed and heard yelling at children.”

“It was determined in an investigation that positive methods of discipline were not used by a caregiver. In a video, children appeared to be intimidated by the caregiver, as one child covered his eyes when the caregiver entered the room and put his head down after the caregiver talked to him.”

“The total of required 24 hours for 2024-2025 was unavailable for review for one staff.”

“The total required 30 hours of training for 2023-2024 was unavailable for review.”

“The director did not have current certification is CPR/First Aid on file.”

“One out of the six personnel files evaluated did not have a notarized employment affidavit on file.”

“The landscaping around the outdoor playground is not fully complete therefore it is not ready for use by children.”