Raising Angels Learning Center DBA Raising Angels STEM Academy of Excellence

1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S9 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, three-years-old, was restrained to a feeding chair for approximately 10 minutes on 5/19/2026, around 9:35 a.m. O4 observed C1 being restrained to the chair during and after circle time on 5/19/2026. S9 stated she placed C1 in the chair because she continued to make an attempt to run out of the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S1 stated she will create an updated Behavior Management policy which will be reviewed with all staff to ensure compliance with this…

Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S3 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors, O3 and O4, that included the person's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. S3 stated she was in the process of preparing this documentation to have it completed. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated she will have all independent contractors complete the required documentation to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations and interview at 12:00 p.m., S3 failed to ensure that the center's cribs were free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib as evidence by 9 children, aged 5 months to one-year-old, being observed sleeping in the crib with a blanket at the time of the inspection. S5 removed the blankets from the cribs prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated the blankets will not be placed on infants as they sleep…

Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S5 failed to maintain a daily written or electronic report for 4 of 4 infants on 5/28/2026. S5 stated she had not recorded any feedings, diaper changes, or sleeping patterns. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated she will speak with S5 about completing daily infant reports throughout the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., Although the center has a behavior management policy, S9 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, three-years-old, was restrained to a feeding chair for approximately 10 minutes on 5/19/2026, around 9:35 a.m. O4 observed C1 being restrained to the chair during and after circle time on 5/19/2026. S9 stated she placed C1 in the chair because she continued to make an attempt to run out of the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S1 updated the center's Behavior Management policy which will be reviewed with all…

Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S3 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors, O3 and O4, that included the person's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. S3 stated she was in the process of preparing this documentation to have it completed. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated she will have all independent contractors complete the required documentation to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations and interview at 12:00 p.m., S3 failed to ensure that the center's cribs were free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib as evidence by 9 children, aged 5 months to one-year-old, being observed sleeping in the crib with a blanket at the time of the inspection. S5 removed the blankets from the cribs prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated the blankets will not be placed on infants as they sleep…

Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S5 failed to maintain a daily written or electronic report for 4 of 4 infants on 5/28/2026. S5 stated she had not recorded any feedings, diaper changes, or sleeping patterns. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S3 stated she will speak with S5 about completing daily infant reports throughout the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S12 failed to ensure the centers children’s daily attendance included the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released to each day. The Specialist reviewed daily attendance records for 12/17/2025 and 01/07/2026, and documentation showed that at times, the staff signs out children when parents do not sign them out. When staff signs the children out, there is no documentation of who the child is released to. Corrective Action: Effective 01/27/2026, S12 stated that she will monitor and make sure the daily…

1723.F. Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S12 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S2 (First Day Present 09/11/2025), S11 (First Day Present 08/04/2025) and S14 (First Day Present 10/14/2025), failed to have current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pediatric Frist Aid. S2 had CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification through an online vendor not accepted by the Department, S11 did not have certification, and S14’s certification did not include Pediatric First…

T1721.A.-C. Continuing Education Training - Based on record review/interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff who are left alone with children, or who have supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, have obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. 9 of 20 staff did not complete the minimum required 12 clock hours for the 2025 anniversary year. Corrective Action: Effective 07/15/2025, S1 stated she will review the list of approved continuing education vendors to register and obtain a minimum of 12 clock…

Based on record observations/interview, S1 failed to ensure that all strings and cords were inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed four classrooms with various tablet chargers, radio cords, and smartboard cords accessible to children. Before the Specialist left the center, all cords were removed and covered. Corrective Action: Effective 05/21/2025, S1 stated that she will remove all excessive cords from the classroom and continue to monitor classrooms to ensure no cords are accessible to children to ensure compliance with this regulation.