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Bright from the Start Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 670 East TowerAtlanta, GA 30334Phone: (404) 657-5562 WWW.DECAL.GA.GOVDate: 10/31/2017VisitType: Licensing StudyArrival: 10:00 AMDeparture: 2:45 PMCCLC-594Regional ConsultantMother Hubbard's Day Care & Kindergarten #1Margarita Collier2392 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Fulton County(404) 794-0551 motherkindergtn@bellsouth.netPhone: (770) 342-7934Fax: (678) 891-5989margarita.collier@decal.ga.govMailing AddressSameCompliance Zone DesignationCompliance Zone Designation - A summary measure of a program's 12 month monitoringhistory, as it pertains to child care health and safety rules. The three compliance zones are goodstanding, support, and deficient.10/31/2017Licensing StudyDeficient05/16/2017Monitoring Visit12/20/2016POI Follow UpGood Standing Good Standing - Program is demonstrating an acceptable level of performance in meetingthe rules.Good Standing Support- Program performance is demonstrating a need for improvement in meetingrules.Deficient- Program is not demonstrating an acceptable level of performance in meetingthe rules.Ratios/License CapacityStaffChildren NC/CMax 35SF.35 SF. Max 25Comp.SF.25 SF.Comp. NotesBuilding RoomAge GroupBuildingIRoom B-2nd RightThree Year Olds and FourYear Olds18C11C16CBuildingIRoom C-3rd RightInfants and One Year Olds27C10CNANABuildingIRoom EntranceLunch,Nap,TransitioningTwo Year Olds17Total Capacity @35 sq. ft.: 70C49C68CTotal Capacity @25 sq.ft.: 138BuildingI Room D-FrontI00C24CNANABuildingI Room E-RearI00C6CNANATotal Capacity @35 sq. ft.: 30Total Capacity @25 sq.ft.: 138BuildingI Room F-RightII00C19CNANABuildingI Room G-LeftII00C19CNANATotal # Children this Date: 22BuildingCircleTime,TransitioningTotal Capacity @35 sq. ft.: 38Total Capacity @25 sq.ft.: 138Total Capacity @35 sq. ft.: 138Total Capacity @25 sq.ft.: ceCircleTime,Transitioning,Lunch
CommentsThe purpose of this visit was to conduct a licensing study visit and to follow-up on the previous visit conducted on May 16, 2017.Consultant reviewed the comprehensive criminal records check application process with the director on this date.A formal plan of improvement plan will need to be submitted by November 14, 2017.Plan of Improvement: To Be SubmittedAny rule violation which subjects a child to injury or life-threatening situation or any rule violations previously cited but not corrected, may resultin the imposition of an adverse enforcement action. Serious or continued noncompliance may also jeopardize participation in one or moreDECAL program(s).Reminder: All employees of child care programs must be fingerprinted before January 1, 2017. For instructions and to submitrecords check applications online, please visit www.decalkoala.com. You are encouraged not to wait and to complete the processas soon as possible.Sign up Today!www.qualityrated.decal.ga.govAny Licensed Program Eligible to ParticipateFree Approved TrainingFree Technical AssistanceEligible for 1,000 Materials Mini Grant1, 2, 3 Star Rated Programs Receive Bonus PackagesGreat Marketing ToolRaises the Bar in Child CareFor More Information:Email: QualityRated@decal.ga.gov or Call: 855-800-7747O.C.G.A. Section 42.1.12(i)(2) requires Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to notify licensed child careprograms on accessing and retrieving from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) website a list of the names and addresses of all registeredsexual offenders. Please see GBI's website located at http://gbi.georgia.gov to access the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.Refutation Process:You have the right to refute any of the citations noted in this report with which you disagree. To refute a citation(s), e-mail the followinginformation to CCSRefutations@decal.ga.gov.1) Facility name, license number and visit date2) Your name, title/relationship to the facility, e-mail address & up to two phone number(s) where you can be reached3) Specific rule number(s) that you are refuting, along with your concerns or questions regarding the rule citationRefutations must be submitted to Child Care Services (CCS) within 10 business days of the completion date.A sample form for submitting a refutation can be found at: formation.aspxYour refutation will be forwarded to the appropriate CCS manager, who will follow up with you about your concerns. If you have any questionsabout this process, contact our office at 404-657-5562.Bright from the Start recommends that all licensed child care providers carry liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect its clients. If you donot have this liability insurance, you are required to post a notice with ½ inch letters in a conspicuous location in the program, notify the parent orguardian of each child in care in writing, obtain their signature to acknowledge receipt and maintain this written acknowledgment on file at theprogram at all times while the child attends the program and for 12 months after the child’s last date of attendance. (O.C.G.A. Section 20-1A-4)
Louise Bates, Program OfficialDateMargarita Collier, ConsultantDate
Bright from the Start Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 670 East TowerAtlanta, GA 30334Phone: (404) 657-5562 WWW.DECAL.GA.GOVFindings ReportDate: 10/31/2017VisitType: Licensing StudyArrival: 10:00 AMDeparture: 2:45 PMCCLC-594Regional ConsultantMother Hubbard's Day Care & Kindergarten #1Margarita Collier2392 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Fulton County(404) 794-0551 motherkindergtn@bellsouth.netPhone: (770) 342-7934Fax: (678) 891-5989margarita.collier@decal.ga.govMailing AddressSameThe following information is associated with a Licensing Study:Activities and Equipment591-1-1-.03 ActivitiesTechnical AssistanceTechnical AssistancePlease ensure that staff members post the current week's lesson plan weekly.Correction Deadline: 10/31/2017591-1-1-.12 Equipment & Toys(CR)MetCommentObserved-Variety Throughout Center591-1-1-.35 Swimming Pools & Water-related Activities(CR)MetCommentNo Swimming Activities ProvidedChildren's Records591-1-1-.08 Children's RecordsMetCommentObserved-Records Complete/Well OrganizedEvening Care591-1-1-.32 Staffing/Supervision(CR)MetCommentPer director the center no longer offers evening care hours. Consultant discussed submitting an amendmentapplication to request their hours be changed to reflect the center's current hours of operation.FacilityGeorgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 1 of 7
591-1-1-.06 BathroomsMetCommentMonitor for Necessary SuppliesCommentObservation-Clean and Well Maintained591-1-1-.19 License Capacity(CR)MetCommentLicensed Capacity Routinely Met591-1-1-.25 Physical Plant - Safe Environment(CR)Not MetCommentObservation-No Hazards AccessibleFinding591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in goodrepair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal proceduresshall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center. It wasdetermined based on consultant's observation the third right toilet in the back left restroom located in classroomEntrance was inoperable on this date.Correction Deadline: 10/31/2017591-1-1-.26 Playgrounds(CR)Not MetFinding591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fenceor other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shallbe maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through anapproved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.It was determined based on consultant's observation a hole was observed underneath the back left fencelocated on the back left playground measuring approximately seven inches wide creating a potentialentrapment hazard.Georgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 2 of 7
Correction Deadline: 10/31/2017Finding591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a varietyof experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swingsdesigned for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners andshall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safetyhazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children. It wasdetermined based on consultant's observation of the playground area chipped paint was observed on thefollowing playground equipment located on the front right playground:- The red, orange, green, blue, yellow, and purple merri-go-round.- The red, green, orange, and blue monkey bars.Correction Deadline: 11/10/2017Finding591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipmentand the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuingresiliency. It was determined based on consultant's observation there was no resilient surface surrounding thefall zones of the following playground equipment:- Four swing sets located on the front right playground.- The three blue slides attached to the red, blue, and yellow large playground structure on the front rightplayground.- The yellow slide, blue climbing pole, and the blue sliding pole attached to the large wooden playgroundstructure on the back left playground.At least six inches of resilient surface is required around the fall zones of all documented playgroundequipment.Correction Deadline: 11/3/2017Recited on 10/31/2017Georgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 3 of 7
Finding591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but notlimited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete. It was determined based onconsultant's observation of the center's playground areas the following hazards were observed:- Broken sticks, leaves, and tree nuts were observed throughout the grounds of the back left and front rightplayground areas.- Vines were observed growing throughout the back left fence surrounding the back left playground area andthe front right fence surrounding the front right playground area.- Tall grass was observed growing on the back left side of the back left playground.- Two holes measuring approximately two feet to three feet wide were observed on the back left side of thelarge playground structure located on the back left playground creating a potential tripping hazard.Correction Deadline: 11/3/2017Recited on 10/31/2017Food Service591-1-1-.15 Food Service & NutritionTechnical AssistanceTechnical AssistanceConsultant discussed the new USDA menu requirements with the director on this date.Technical AssistanceEnsure Feeding Forms Updated591-1-1-.18 Kitchen OperationsTechnical AssistanceTechnical AssistancePlease be mindful of the expiration dates documented on the milk cartons. Consultant observed several milkcartons to have an expiration date of November 4, 2017.Health and Hygiene591-1-1-.10 Diapering Areas & Practices(CR)MetCommentStaff Stated Proper Knowledge591-1-1-.17 Hygiene(CR)MetCommentObserved-Staff Remind Children Wash Hand591-1-1-.20 Medications(CR)MetCorrection Deadline: 5/16/2017Corrected on 10/31/2017The previous citation was observed to be corrected on this date. Per director the center has notadministered any medications since the previous visit was conducted on May 16, 2017.Policies and ProceduresGeorgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 4 of 7
591-1-1-.21 Operational Policies & ProceduresNot MetFinding591-1-1-.21(1)(p) requires the Center to have a written plan for handling emergencies, including but not limitedto severe weather, loss of electrical power or water and death, serious injury or loss of a child, a threateningevent, or natural disaster which may occur at the Center; to have in place procedures for evacuation,relocation, shelter-in-place, lock-down, communication and reunification with families, and continuity ofoperations. The plan must apply to all children in care and include specific accommodations for infants andtoddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and shall include assurance thatno Center Personnel will impede in any way the delivery of emergency care or services to a child by licensedor certified emergency health care professionals. It was determined based on consultant's review of thecenter's emergency documentation the center did not have evidence of a current written plan for handlingemergencies.Correction Deadline: 11/5/2017591-1-1-.27 Posted NoticesTechnical AssistanceTechnical AssistanceReminder-Signs Posted/Up to Date591-1-1-.29 Required ReportingTechnical AssistanceTechnical AssistanceDiscussed-Reporting RequirementsSafety591-1-1-.11 ctionCommentObserved-Positive Learning Environment591-1-1-.13 Field Trips(CR)MetCommentNo Field Trips at This Time591-1-1-.36 Transportation(CR)Not MetTechnical AssistanceConsultant discussed transportation paperwork with the director on this date. Please be mindful of theexpiration dates of the bus driver and director's transportation training.Georgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 5 of 7
Finding591-1-1-.36(4)(a) requires an annual safety check for each vehicle. The annual safety check, completed by atrained individual, should include a check of the: tires, headlights, horn, taillights, turn signals, brake lights,brakes, suspension, exhaust system, steering, windows, windshields and windshield wipers. A copy of theannual safety check will be kept in the Center or on the vehicle and should include evidence of any repairsand/or replacements that were identified as needed on the inspection report. It was determined based onconsultant's review of the center's transportation information the center had an expired vehicle inspection reportfor a 2002 Ford Expedition and a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.Correction Deadline: 10/31/2017Recited on 10/31/2017Finding591-1-1-.36(7)(d) requires the vehicle be thoroughly checked first by a designated Staff person who waspresent on the vehicle during the trip and then by a second designated Staff person, who may or may not havebeen present on the vehicle during the trip. It was determined based on consultant's review of the center'stransportation information staff members signed the first and second checks prior to completing schooltransportation routes for the week of October 30, 2017 prior to the transportation route being completed.Correction Deadline: 11/1/2017Sleeping & Resting Equipment591-1-1-.30 Safe Sleeping and Resting Requirements(CR)MetCommentCorrect number of mats; disinfecting discussedStaff Records591-1-1-.09 Criminal Records Check(CR)MetCommentPer director there have been no new hires since the previous visit was conducted on May 16, 2017.CommentThe director provided eight staff files on this date. Consultant observed eight of eight staff members to haveevidence of a satisfactory determination letter on file.Georgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 6 of 7
591-1-1-.14 First Aid & CPRMetCommentObserved-100% Certified First Aid & CPRCommentObserved-Center/Vehicle Kits Complete591-1-1-.33 Staff TrainingNot MetFinding591-1-1-.33(3) requires each staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safetytraining at the time of employment that will count toward required annual training: Staff employed prior toSeptember 30, 2016 will complete the training by December 29, 2016 and Staff employed after September 30,2016 will complete the health and safety training within the first 90 days of employment. It was determinedbased on consultant's review of staff files six of eight staff members hired prior to September 30, 2016 did notcomplete the required health and safety orientation training.Correction Deadline: 11/30/2017DeferThe previous citation was deferred due to the center having until the end of December 2017 to complete theirrequired 10 hours of annual training.Correction Deadline: 6/15/2017591-1-1-.31 Staff(CR)MetCommentConsultant observed all staff members to comply with all laws and regulations on this date.Staffing and Supervision591-1-1-.32 Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size(CR)MetCommentObserved-Appropriate Staff:Child Ratios591-1-1-.32 Supervision(CR)MetCommentObserved-Direct Supervision/Attentive StaffGeorgia Department of Early Care and Learningv1.03Page 7 of 7
Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: (404) 657-5562 WWW.DECAL.GA.GOV Date: 10/31/2017 VisitType: Licensing Study CCLC-594 Mother Hubbard's Day Care & Kindergarten #1 2392 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Fulton County (404) 794-0551 motherkindergtn@bellsouth.net Mailing Address Same Regional Consultant Margarita Collier Phone: (770) 342-7934
