The Tabernacle Learning Center

13A.17.08.07A

“The complaint states that on 07/22/2026, one of the teachers put one of the children outside by themselves in the outdoor play area right outside of the classroom door for about one to two minutes. LS interviewed three staff members in reference to the incident, who all confirmed that on 07/22/2026, the child referenced in the incident was put outside by themself by a teacher in the room. One staff member informed LS that she was outside setting up for a water activity, when she observed the Red room door open, and someone pushing the child referenced in the incident outside, and then shutting the classroom door again behind the child. LS observed video footage of the teacher in the Red room forcefully pushing the child outside and shutting the door to the room. When a group of children is engaged in a playground or outdoor activity, staff members assigned to the group shall station themselves near the children so that immediate intervention can occur if necessary.”

13A.17.08.03A

“The complaint states that on 07/22/2026, one of the teachers put one of the children outside by themselves in the outdoor play area right outside of the classroom door for about one to two minutes. LS interviewed three staff members in reference to the incident, who all confirmed that on 07/22/2026, the child referenced in the incident was put outside by themself by a teacher in the room. One staff member informed LS that she was outside setting up for a water activity, when she observed the Red room door open, and someone pushing the child referenced in the incident outside, and then shutting the classroom door again behind the child. The teacher in the Red room stated that she opened the door and told the child to go outside because she was crying. The teacher then became distracted and left the child outside alone for 3 to 5 minutes. LS observed video footage of the teacher in the Red room forcefully pushing the child outside and shutting the door to the room. One or more staff members shall be assigned to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at subsections C-E of this regulation.”

13A.17.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that on 07/22/2026, one of the teachers put one of the children outside by themselves in the outdoor play area right outside of the classroom door for about one to two minutes. LS interviewed three staff members, who all confirmed that on 07/22/2026, the child referenced in the incident was put outside by themself by a teacher in the room. One staff member informed LS that she was outside setting up for a water activity, when she observed the Red room door open, and someone pushing the child referenced in the incident outside, and then shutting the classroom door again behind the child. The teacher in the Red room stated that she opened the door and told the child to go outside because she was crying. The teacher then became distracted and left the child outside alone for 3 to 5 minutes. LS observed video footage of the teacher in the Red room forcefully pushing the child outside and shutting the door to the room. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times that is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”

13A.17.07.06A

“The complaint states that on 07/22/2026, one of the teachers put one of the children outside by themselves in the outdoor play area right outside of the classroom door for about one to two minutes. LS interviewed three staff members in reference to the incident, who all confirmed that on 07/22/2026, the child referenced in the incident was put outside by themself by a teacher in the room. The teacher in the Red room stated that she opened the door and told the child to go outside because she was crying. The teacher then became distracted and left the child outside alone for 3 to 5 minutes. LS observed video footage of the teacher in the Red room forcefully pushing the child outside and shutting the door to the room. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.17.07.03A(1)

“The complaint states that on 07/22/2026, one of the teachers put one of the children outside by themselves in the outdoor play area right outside of the classroom door for about one to two minutes. The teacher was aggravated with the child because the child was not listening to her instructions. LS interviewed three staff members in reference to the incident, who all confirmed that on 07/22/2026, the child referenced in the incident was put outside by themself by a teacher in the room. One staff member informed LS that she was outside setting up for a water activity, when she observed the Red room door open, and someone pushing the child referenced in the incident outside, and then shutting the classroom door again behind the child. The teacher in the Red room stated that she opened the door and told the child to go outside because she was crying. The teacher then became distracted and left the child outside alone for 3 to 5 minutes. LS observed video footage of the teacher in the Red room forcefully pushing the child outside and shutting the door to the room. Child discipline shall be appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child.”

13A.17.03.06A(1)

“LS observed one staff member working in the center that was not reported to the OCC. This was a previous staff member that had been re-hired. The operator shall within 5 business days of it's occurrence, provide written notification to the office about the addition of a new employee or staff member that includes that individuals full name and date of birth and date of hire, information about the individual's work assignment, proof of compliance with the laws and regulations pertaining to criminal background checks, and signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information abut the individual.”

13A.17.03.04G

“LS observed three children needing immunization records.”

13A.17.03.04E

“LS observed five children needing a lead screening.”

13A.17.03.04D(3)

“LS observed one child needing part II of the Health Inventory.”

13A.17.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that on 08/29/2025, a new teacher was shadowing another staff member in the red classroom. On 9/1/2025, the new teacher called the director and told her that she observed the teacher in the red room hit a child on 08/29/2025. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times that is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”

13A.17.07.06A

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that on 08/29/2025, a staff member was observed hitting a child by another staff member. An operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.17.07.03B(4)

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that on 08/29/2025, a staff member was observed hitting a child by another staff member. The staff member may not spank, hit, shake, or use any other means of physical discipline.”

13A.17.07.02A(1)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today’s date. The complaint states that a teacher was observed hitting a child by another staff member on 08/29/2025. LS interviewed the director, who stated that on 08/29/2025, a staff member was observed hitting a child. The director stated that Child Protective Services had not been notified of the incident at the time the report was made to the to the OCC on 11/07/2025. The director did notify Child Protective Services after making the report on 11/07/2025 at the request of the LS. A staff member who has reason to believe that a child has been abused, in a facility or outside of the facility, shall report that belief directly to the Child Protective Services unit of the local department or to a law enforcement agency as required under Maryland law.”

13A.17.03.06E(2)

“LS interviewed the director, who stated that on 08/29/2025, a new teacher was shadowing a staff member in the red classroom. On 9/1/2025, the new teacher called the director and told her that she observed the other staff member in the red room hit a child in 08/29/2025. The director stated that the parent of the child referenced in the incident was not told about the incident until 11/5/2025. The operator shall if a child has an injury or accident while in attendance, notify the child's parent within the same day, about all other injuries and each accident which may result in injury.”