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25 | LPA Elise Read conducted an unannounced inspection of the facility for the purpose of following up on an incident regarding multiple biting incidents in the 2 year old classroom.
LPA met with Director Brenda Stevens. At time of inspection, there were 60 children in 5 classrooms with 12 staff. The facility was within regulation ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the facility to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. During inspection, LPA reviewed children's records, staff records, and biting logs.
During interview with Director, Director shared that newsletters have been provided to parents including information on biting and how to help prevent biting behavior. The teachers in the 2 year old classroom have been reading books and providing lessons on biting and communication. Teachers have also been monitoring when the behavior has been occurring to support preventing the behavior in the future.
Director also stated that they have provided staff training during staff meetings on reporting incidents to the Director, Behavior Observation Reports, understanding children's behavior, and communication with parents. Director provided LPA with meeting minutes from Staff Meeting on 11/06/2019, as well as the Behavior Observation Report that was provided to staff.
Director stated that the preschool program has been participating in training from the Teaching Pyramid. Director has also started conducting this training with parents. A training on positive discipline will be provided to parents in 01/2020 by Healthy Connections Counseling Center.
No deficiencies are cited.
An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility. |