Marlin Headstart Center EOAC

Two classes were combined outside with the youngest child being 15 months old and the oldest child being 36 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the classes went inside.

Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing a diploma and one was missing a statement that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.

One of the caregivers in the infant room stepped out of the classroom briefly, leaving one caregiver with six infants. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver entered the classroom to put the room in ratio.

The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.

Out of six children's records reviewed, two children were missing an admission date, one was missing parental consent to emergency treatment, one was missing a health statement, and one needed an updated shot record.

The loose-fill at the exits of the slides for the older playground had been compacted, and there was insufficient fresh loose-fill on top.

3 of the 4 high chairs that were observed did not have safety straps on them. a child was sitting in a highchair that did not have a sfety strap. Caregiver removed the child. Safety straps were installed in 3 of the 4 highchairs during second walk through.

Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.

Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.

Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.

During the inspection observed as 23 month old watching a cartoon on a tablet. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver removing the tablet.