Arlington II Headstart & Child Development Center

Based on the information provided during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was found deficient with this standard as a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 5 minutes.

During the inspection, the operation did not have infant daily sheets available for review.

This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver did not encourage self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction during the discipline of children. The caregiver did not redirect behavior using positive statements. When children were overly active in the classroom, the caregiver grabbed and pulled on them instead of using positive statements to redirect the behaviors. In addition, this action did not teach children acceptable behavior and self-control. The caregiver did not teach children self-direction when the caregivers in the classroom withheld young children with challenging behaviors in a specific area without having access to active play or independent movement.

Based on the evidence received during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed an infant to sleep on the floor on a pillow in the classroom

One of ten personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the caregivers file for review.

One of ten personnel records reviewed did not have a signed statement from the caregiver stating they attended orientation that review company policies and procedures.