W.E.S.D.#6 - Maryland Elementary

AAC R9-5-510.B.1. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member does not use or permit: 1. The use of physical punishment including: a. Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b. Demanding excessive physical excercise or excessive rest; and c. Forcing a child to eat or consume soap, food, or foreign substances;

“Findings: Per allegation, based on written documentation and interview statements, a Staff used their open hand to hit a child on their bottom during nap time. Statements obtained during the investigation include the following: *(Child's name) was being disruptive during naptime, (Staff name) got beside them and used their open hand to tap the child's bottom. I heard the noise it made, and it sounded hard. (Staff name) tapped them twice. (Staff name) said to the child, do you want another one? *(Staff name) did two hard taps on the child's bottom. *(Staff name) walked toward the disruptive child and said Do you want a spanky? *The child was lying on their belly on the mat. The first time (Staff name) spanked them it sounded a little rough and loud. The second time was more like a pat. *(Staff name) said, it didn't hurt them.”

AAC R9-5-512.B. B. A licensee shall maintain facility premises and furnishings:1. In a clean condition, and 2. Free from odor.

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the Girl's toilet room, there were 2 stools with dirt and grime build-up accessible to enrolled children.”

AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

“Findings: Based on the Compliance Officer's observation, in the outdoor activity area the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: *There were 2 exposed screws located at the base of the metal shed. *There were 2 exposed concrete footings located on the North fence.”