Beginnings and Beyond III

OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

“On July 16, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a broken cooling system and lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2026. This complaint is substantiated because the air conditioning unit was inoperable in the older infant, two-year-old, pre-k grad, and pre-k one classroom. Sixteen children and three staff were observed in a classroom with no air conditioning. Additionally, according to the repair company, the air conditioning system failed on July 9, 2026, and OCCL was not notified within one business day of the equipment breakdown. Based on interviews and attendance, there is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Additionally, the investigation identified improper mixed age groups including two- and three-year-olds were combined in the same classroom, and six preschool-aged children were cared for alongside 17 school-aged children in the same area.”

8U License Renewal

“Ensure renewal application is submitted at least 60 days prior to license expiration. Submit application.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

“Ensure pails used for soiled diapers are lined. This was corrected at the visit when a liner was added to the pail in the young two's classroom.”

Corrected during the visit

57U Equipment

“Ensure children have required materials. Add manipulatives and blocks to the older two's classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments

“Ensure nap equipment is non-absorbent, free from rips or tears. Replace ripped nap maps in the young two's classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

“Ensure freezers maintain a temperature of 0 degrees F or below. Adjust temperatures in the first three freezers in the kitchen.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

45U Hazardous Materials

“Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Complete testing in classrooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

30U Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff needs four references. One staff needs a health appraisal with TB screening. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training, and references. One staff needs OCCL's Health & Safety Training and references.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

“On September 23, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding diapering, accident/injury procedures, not providing truthful information, and not supervising children on the playground. An investigation was conducted on September 25, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for accident/injury procedures because while reviewing the accident/injury reports, two entries which occurred more than a business day prior, did not have a parent/guardian signature. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for diapering noncompliance because staff interviewed stated they complete diaper checks every hour and change diapers when soiled. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not providing truthful information because, although the reporter alleges Child #1 hit his/her head when a play car tipped over, all staff interviewed stated Child #1 did not hit their head and incurred no injury from the incident. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision because staff interviewed stated they were actively supervising children on the playground. Additionally, both Staff #4 and Administrator #1 stated they watched video footage which showed Staff #1 and Staff #2 supervising the children appropriately and stated Child #1 did not hit their head.”

OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

“On July 10, 2025, and July 14, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received complaints regarding not having an understanding of and respect for children and their needs, a lack of positive behavior supports, and not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child s developmental needs. An investigation was conducted on July 16, 2025. This complaint is substantiated for not providing physical care routines appropriate to each child s developmental needs because, according to video footage reviewed, Staff #1 was not able to effectively provide for the toileting needs of Child #1, and asked for assistance from other children in the classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation children were continually discussing Child #1 s nudity throughout the day, because all staff interviewed stated the children did not talk about it. A concern noted was Staff #1 was observed on video entering the school-age bathroom, closing the door, and remaining in there several minutes, leaving the classroom unsupervised. Through interviews, it was also stated a child was sent, unsupervised, from the school-age classroom to the front office. Another concern noted was when asked about Staff #2 stimulating pressure points on children s bodies, the video was reviewed and while it showed Staff #2 doing this, it is unclear whether the children were in pain or harmed. A concern noted while reviewing the video footage was Staff #2 is seen and heard yelling very loudly at two separate children. According to the staff interviewed, the yelling was heard in the office. Staff #1 s employment was terminated on July 11, 2025, and Staff #2 s employment was terminated on July 7, 2025.”

76U Activity Schedule

“Ensure a daily schedule is posted in each classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

72U Feeding of Infants

“Ensure infant monthly feeding statements are completed each month for each enrolled infant.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

65U First Aid Kits

“Ensure a complete first aid is available on site. Purchase safety pins and add to kit.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

63U Administration of Medication

“Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are completed entirely and correctly.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing

“Ensure diaper-changing mats are non-absorbent. Purchase new mat for the young one's classroom. Repair lid to diaper trash can in the young two's classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024

50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

“Maintain accurate refrigerator and freezer temperatures. The temperatures in the refrigerators and freezers in the young infant, older infant, and kitchen were all elevated above the requirement.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024

49U Indoor Space

“Ensure walls are in good repair. The wall in the older infant room and the wall in the Pre-k 1 room need to be repaired. The trash can in the young two's bathroom needs a lid.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

40U Child Files

“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

30U Personnel Files

“Ensure staff files are complete. One staff person needs a Release of Employment History and Service Letters, if applicable, and one more reference. Two staff need an adult health appraisal with TB screening.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision

“Ensure infants and toddlers are not cared for in the same area as older children. LS Brey observed two and three-year-old's in the same classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

“On April 18, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding a spray being used on the children s nap mats. An investigation was conducted on April 25, 2024. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #3 stated she used a lavender scented air freshener in the doorway area of her classroom, as well as on the children s nap mats prior to nap time. Non-compliance Cited: Reg #49: Ensure air fresheners are not used in any child care space. Staff #3 stated she used a lavender scented air freshener near the door and on the children s nap mats prior to nap time. Administrator Renee Christian and Staff #4 removed the air freshener from the classroom and completed a written warning for the staff. Additionally, all the other classrooms were checked for air fresheners.”

OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

“A complaint was received by the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line on January 30, 2024, and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). The complaint was sent to OCCL and accepted for investigation regarding improper discipline. On February 6, 2024, IAU stated the case would be abridged because after reviewing the video footage, the incident does not rise to the level of abuse because no injuries were sustained by the children involved. OCCL conducted an investigation February 7, 2024. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline because video evidence shows Staff #1 roughly handling children, including pulling them by one arm, pushing them, picking them up and dropping them onto the floor, and frequently using time-out without any explanations to the child. Additionally, two other staff in the classroom, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not intervene to protect the safety of the children in care. Staff #1 was immediately terminated from employment prior to the start of this investigation. Staff #3 walked out during her shift and has not returned; therefore, resigning without formal notice. Staff #4 met with [name] and received a final written warning with corrective action. On February 21, 2024, Owner [name] notified OCCL she terminated Staff #4's employment due to this incident.”