East Ridge Academy

Three of the four bottles in the infant classroom were not labelled with the child's name.

Two classrooms were observed not washing hands after diapering.

This standard was tasked as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver hit a child with a charging cord, leaving a mark on their body.

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.

Two of the ten personnel records do not have pediatric First Aid training.

All caregivers did not bring their class outside due to the weather. The weather was 60 degrees and sunny at the time of inspection.

Children have reported being struck on the head and body with a pointer stick as a form of punishment.

Infants do not go outside. Toddlers and Pre-K aged children do not go outside for at least 60 minutes a day.

A gate used as a secondary exit from the outdoor space was locked while children were outside. This was corrected at inspection when the gate was unlocked.

Unmarked cleaning supplies were in one classroom during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the chemicals were removed from the classroom.