First Branch PreK Program

Regulation 7.2.1: The licensee shall ensure that any new individuals regularly present at the CBCCPP submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division prior to working with children in the CBCCPP.

“Upon review of the classroom sheet for partner staff, it was identified that two (2) individuals who are regularly present are not reflected on the associated parties list. One (1) of those individuals submitted a record check authorization form to the Division in September 2024, but the program was notified on 9/9/24 that the record check was rejected as it was not completed in entirety and was advised to resubmit. The Division did not receive the resubmitted record check, nor the original record check for the second staff. Corrective Action: Ensure record checks are submitted for the identified partner staff and any additional individuals regularly present that are not reflected on the associated parties list. In the corrective action email identify the system to maintain compliance with this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“Staff A has been employed at the program since 7/30/24 and had not yet been cleared to be alone with children. The Director indicated Staff A completed fingerprinting within the last two (2) weeks; this is six (6) months past the date they were advised this was required. Staff B was required to submit to fingerprinting in November 2023 and as of the licensing visit had not completed this process. Staff C was required to submit to fingerpriting as of August 2023 and as of the licensing visit had not completed this requirement. Staff D completed fingerprinting but has not completed out of state record checks as required by not submitting the out of state forms to the Division for processing. Corrective Action: Ensure all staff identified complete fingerpringting and/or submit out of state record check forms to the Division by the required due date. In the corrective action e mail provider confirmation of fingerprints having been taken and identify what the sytem is moving forward to maintain compliance with this rule.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Staff A was observed to be counted in ratio. Review of Staff A's file on site, BFIS credential account and follow communication with Director determined Staff A has not yet completed orientation as required by this rule. Corrective Action: Ensure Staff A completes this required orientation by the corrective action date given. Create a system for tracking trainings to ensure they are completed within the required timeframe.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

Regulation 7.1.2.1: The licensee shall ensure that at least one (1) staff who has successfully completed and is currently certified in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR is on the premises at all times children are present.

“Review of BFIS Credential account, staff files on site, and email follow up with Director after the visit determined Staff A has not yet completed the required CPR/First Aid training. Staff A's employment with the program began on 8/22/23. Corrective Action: Enroll Staff A in the required CPR/First Aid training by the corrective action date provided. Ensure Staff A is not left alone with child until course is completed. Create a system for tracking required trainings to ensure they are completed within the required timeframes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024