St. Jerome's Academy Before & After

13A.17.05.12E

“Licensing Specialist observed that the Jungle Jump play equipment has broken components requiring immediate repair. Additionally, It was oberseved an old, rusted trash can holder with exposed, protruding screws accessible to the children. Please ensure these safety hazards are addressed promptly to maintain compliance with licensing standards.”

13A.17.05.12D

“Licensing Specialist observed the playground pavement in some area are broken up in which can be a potential tripping hazards.”

13A.17.05.05C(1)

“Licensing Specialist observed that the paint in both the boys' and girls' bathrooms is chipping and peeling paint on the stalls doors and some of the walls. Additionally, It was also observed peeling paint on the wall in the Math room.”

13A.17.06.04A(4)

“LS observed that several staff were missing there medical evaluation”

13A.17.07.03C(3)

“LS discussed adherence to discipline policy.”

13A.17.07.03C(1)

“LS discussed discipline policy.”

13A.17.07.03A(1)

“LS discussed allegations from the complaint. Teacher was observed to have poked the child in the stomach with a walkie talkie. The teacher admitted to the Director and to Teacher A that he had poked the child.”

13A.17.07.01

“Licensing Specialist Amland and LS Supervisor Neal conducted a Complaint Investigation on today's date. Complainant alleged that one of the teachers had poked a student with a walkie-talkie in the stomach and the neck. This occurred after the teacher had asked the student to stop touching his hair, but did not. LS inquired about the allegations with the Director and two other staff. Teacher A stated that she did not witness the incident. The Teacher who had poked the child in the stomach told Teacher A about the incident, which was that he told the child he needed space several times, and the child did not move and told the Teacher he was an abuser. Per Teacher A, the Teacher used the walkie talkie to make the child move. Teacher B witnessed some of the incident. Teacher B informed LS that he witnessed the child in the Teacher's space, and that she touched his hair. Teacher B also informed LS that he witnessed the Teacher poking the child in her stomach lightly with the walkie talkie. According to injurious treatment, no child is to be subjected to physical discipline at any time. Teacher who poked the child is on administrative leave.”

13A.17.14.04G

“LS observed 27 children present in room MP1, when the approved capacity is 24. LS observed 29 children present in room MP2, when the approved capacity is 24. LS observed 25 children present in room MP3, when the approved capacity is 24. Center did not submit Change in Facilities form for approval from the OCC.”

13A.17.03.04I(2)

“LS did not observe an incident report for alleged incident that occurred on 02/20/2024. It was observed by staff that a child was hit in the nose with a ball.”

13A.17.03.04C

“LS observed 4 children needing an updated emergency form.”

13A.17.03.04I(2)

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that there was no incident report written for either incident referenced in the complaint at the time of the incident.”

13A.17.03.03B(1)

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that at the time of the incidents, The there were no policies or procedures in place for counting children before going inside from the playground, or once back inside the classroom.”