Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.

While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.

During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.

During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.

During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children's ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children's ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.

Four children did not have healthcare statements.

Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.