The Weston School

470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

“Director self reported 2 school age children were not supervised by a caregiver for approx. 3 minutes on the playground after class returned to classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

“The playground did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. Director self reported 2 school age children were on the playground- They had 0 qualified caregiver with 2 children and the required ratio for that school age group is 1:20”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

“At time of visit, Consultant observed a caregiver in the school age classroom that was yelling that could be heard outside of classroom to the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others

“On 6/26, a staff member used inapproriate discipline , instead of a positive redirection, by holding, grabbing, and pulling a child's arm. This lasted a few minutes until the lead teacher came into the room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

“On 6/26/2026, a staff member was yelling "no" at a child while restaining him by the arm inappropriately.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

“On 11/6/25, Senior Head of School reported a 2 yr old child left on the playground without a qualified caregiver with ratio 0:1. Twos ratio is 8:1.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

“On 11/6/25, Senior Head of School reported a 2 yr old child left on the playground without direct supervision of a responsible caregiver.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-88(b) The giving or application of all other medication and carrying out medical procedures shall be done only on written order or prescription from a physician or other health care professional authorized to write prescriptions, which must be kept with the medication

“On 5/12/2026, a self report was made where a child was given an asthma medicine that was prescribed to another child.”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(3) Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate with children by getting down to their eye level and talking to them in a calm quiet manner about what behavior is expected

“Self report on 3/13/26- Footage showed that caregiver did not get down on child's eye level and talk in a calm manner about what behavior is expected.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-57(d) Efficient planning and good caregiver communication during transition periods shall be used to avoid waiting periods between activities

“Self report on 3/13/26- footage showed that caregiver was not following efficient planning during transition time.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

“Self report on 3/13/26- Footage shows caregiver grabbing 3 year old child by the wrist and dragging child across classroom. Footage also shows caregiver restricting child's movement by holding onto wrist and not releasing. Caregiver was terminated on 3/13/26.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided

“At time of file review, 2 caregivers missing drug test results. Please send drug results to consultant upon completion.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes

“Fruit slices in the toddler and twos classrooms need to be cut no larger than one-half inch cubes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

“Preschool 2 classroom had paper towel not on dispenser by sink. Paper towels must be on dispensers in the classrooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-26(1) Lead caregivers are responsible for the following: The classroom management for one (1) group of children

“Director self reported that caregivers were not following classroom curriculum, and not providing structure for the children. Videos from 12/23/25 showed children wandering classroom, hitting, kicking and climbing over each other.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-60(3) Caregivers shall plan a daily, detailed written program, based on teacher observations, for each child care group. Caregivers shall always make this program available to parents and the division and provide the following: Activities to be used or discussed during circle and transition times

“On 12/23/25, video shows that caregivers did not implement activities during transition times throughout the day; both in classroom and gross motor room. Director reported that transition techniques were not being used. Caregivers are seen grabbing child's wrist and directing child's movement.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline

“On 12/23/25. Video A showed a caregiver grabbing a 2 1/2 year old boy by the wrist and arms to get the child off the climber in classroom 3 different times. Video on 12/23/25 Caregiver is seen grabbing child by the legs and pulling the child while laying on the floor. Same caregiver is seen grabbing child by arms to return child to cot. On seperate video, Head of School is seen grabbing 2 1/2 child by the arms and child dropping to the ground in the hallway while child was eloping from classroom. On seperate video, caregivers are seen watching two 2 yr old children pushing each other back and forth 7 times before both caregivers grab the children by arms and move away from each other. Video shows 2 1/2 yr old child not picking up toys, caregiver grabbed child's wrist and put child on her lap to have child put toys in bin.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-56(d) The center shall implement and document a specific plan of action with the childs parents for dealing with the childs unacceptable behavior

“Head of School reported that Behavior Action Plan for 2 1/2 year old child was not being followed consistently by caregivers.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

“On 12/23/25, video shows education director not supervising caregiver who was seen grabbing child by the wrist and shoulder and walking around the gross motor room without releasing the child's wrist.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026