Trinity Merrill Lutheran Early Learning Center

A self-reported incident occurred on 03/31/26, when Staff A in the Sonshine Room was observed slapping a child on their

A self-reported incident occurred on 03/31/26 when a child was slapped on both hands by Staff A just before 8:00am. The

On 03/31/26 a child was slapped on both hands by Staff A in the Sonshine Room just before 8:00am. Parents did not receiv

On 04/01/26 a child was not dressed appropriately to ensure body warmth and comfort while playing outside in capris.

Per interview, staff in the Tiny Tiger Classrooms do not immediately notify parents of all head injuries.

Per staff interview, the Tiny Tigers Classroom was out of ratio one morning the week of March 2nd.

The exit door in the cafeteria was locked and required more than a one-hand and one-motion to open it.

Per staff interview, Staff A in the Sonshine Classroom threatened to take away children's blankets or stuffed animals fo

Per staff interview, children in the Sonshine Classroom are not allowed to get off their sleeping bags after 30 minutes

One medication in the Caterpillar Classroom was labeled as a dietary supplement and written instruction from a doctor wa

Per staff interview, children are made to lay down for up to one hour during naptime before being allowed to get off the

Child 5 did not have record of immunizations or a waiver on file.

Child 5 did not have record of a health report on a file.

The Sonshine and Big Bears Classrooms had combined for the day and the daily attendance did not accurately reflect the l

One staff did not sign out in the Sonshine and Big Bears Classrooms. The Sonshine and Big Bears Classroom had combined f

The closet under the stairs in the Big Bears Classroom was used for storage. The closet contained a disarray of cots, be

The refrigerator in the cafeteria did not contain a thermometer.

A self-reported incident occurred on 09/22/25, when Staff A withheld food from a child at lunch time because the child w

In the Sonshine Classroom the parent authorization to administer for two medications expired on 05/01/25 and 08/10/25. O

Per staff interview and observation, children under the age of 1 year old are having their hands washed with wipes that

The downstairs diaper changing surface was visibly dirty and dirt and debris was under the mat.

Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001

The biting policies are not being implemented. The center stated policies were updated; however, parents were not notifi

A child was removed for their classroom and placed in a different classroom as a result of biting.

Several staff stated a child's condition rose to the level of abuse and/or neglect; however, they did not report concern

Prohibited actions were not reported to the department within 24 hours after the incident.

A child in the Sunshine Classroom sustained a head injury on 06/05/25 at 8:30am and parents were not immediately notifie

Parents were not notified that their child was subject to prohibited child guidance by staff.

Staff E and J did not have record of a high school diploma or its equivalent on file.

Per staff interview and review of the daily attendance sheet, two assistant teachers were supervising the Mini Monkeys C