Sandcastle Learning Center, HLC & T

Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] A teacher was observed to not follow the facilitys discipline plan. The teacher was immediately terminated, and both the parents and licensing were notified. The Child Care facility Handbook states on page 19: The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Due Date Completed at time of inspection PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] The facility was unable to show the Licensing Specialist that an Incident/Accident report was completed on the day of 7/22/2024 for an enrolled child that had a noticeable bruise on his left wrist. The parent reported it came from the school and the facility reports the child came in with it. The Director had the staff rewrite the report along with their statements. The documents were received by Licensing on 9/25/2024. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 55-56 that: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 56 care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual…

The facility failed to maintain a temperature between 65 degrees and 82 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.3, A Physical Environment [SR] The west wing of this facility, which contained two infant rooms, was temped at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Counselor, Director, and Staff moved all infants into a room in the east wing. Director stated that a new air conditioning unit has already been ordered but will not be available for installation until the end of August. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.3.3 Temperature and Ventilation A. An inside temperature of 65 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained at all times. B. Adequate ventilation must be maintained in all areas of the facility, in pg harmful or potentially toxic fumes.