4 rules cited at Aim High Preparatory LLC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
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Medium · May 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Based upon the information obtained, sufficient evidence was available to support children are not served seconds upon their request.
In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Based off information obtained during the investigation inspection it was determined 2 caregivers preservice training documents observed in their files were falsified documentation.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 24, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the investigation inspection the director and the permit owner got into an argument and the use of profane language while children were in care.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 4, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 23, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One of the six caregivers first aid license observed to be expired dated 4/18/2024.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 5, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 23, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One of the six caregivers cpr/first aid license observed to be expired dated 4/18/2024.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 5, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 7, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered at inspection operation failed to create an incident report of a child left outside on playground unsupervised.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 7, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
Based on information gathered during inspection a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 7, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information gathered at inspection a child was left unsupervised outside on the playground on 4/25/2024. The operation failed to report to licensing with the reuired 48hr timeframe. Report was recieved 5/7/2024.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 7, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on information gathered the operation admitted during the inspection of failure to notify parent of a child being left outside unsupervised.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director provided a certificate of completion for 50 clock training hours without description of subjects covered.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The area in front of the slides on both playgrounds ground and dirt was exposed.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Upon arrival, one infant 3 months of age was observed in a car seat sleeping. The infant was observed sleeping for approximately 15 minutes in the car seat. The infant was restrained in the device for over 30 minutes.
In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
One caregiver was observed on two different occasions leaving children unattended. The first incident Licensing Inspector was observed at the front desk when the Toddler caregiver was observed in the hallway. The second incident occurred at 7:56AM when the Toddler caregiver left 15 toddlers with Licensing Inspector in a classroom while retrieving breakfast waffles from the kitchen area.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 12, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two out of three toilets in the school-age classroom was not in working condition. One out of three toilets was covered with a plastic bag.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom with 6 infants, 2-15 months of age.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
One individual who is listed as a staff/employee was left in charge to retrieve children from the transportation center. The individual is 16 years of age, and was left in charge while the Director(s) were providing transportation services.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The caregiver in the toddler classroom was not aware of the ages of the children in which they were responsible for. The caregiver could not specify the youngest, or the oldest child in care.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A transportation driver did not check the transportation vehicle prior to entering the daycare facility. A child was left unattended on the transportation vehicle. The driver was not aware that a child had been left unattended.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver evacuated the vehicle without following the proper procedures to ensure all children were unloaded, and/or accounted for. The child was left on the transportation vehicle unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Based on the information obtained, the transportation driver did not have a list of children who was being transported. The transportation driver was not aware of the names of the children in their care, or the name of the child whom was left on the transportation vehicle.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.5621(2) - Communication Between Center and Vehicle - Route, Times Known
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation staff were not able to provide documentation in order to verify the routine route, the departure time, and/or arrival time.
Official text of rule 746.5621
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation released two children to a relative without checking identification. The incident occurred on 1/24/2022. Once the older sibling was released, the operation then requested to check identification. Reportedly, the operation did not verify the identification card/photo ID with the children admission forms.
Official text of rule 746.4103
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child 5 years of age was left unattended for approximately 12 minutes on a transportation vehicle. Child neglect was portrayed by operation staff by not conducting a name to face check, and ensuring all children evacuated the vehicle safely.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Feb 15, 2022 · Assessment
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
During the annual monitor inspection records were not available for review, in which the Director then provided to Licensing at a later date. While reviewing records, it was observed that the trainings provided were conducted by the Director, in which the operation had received an administrative penalty on 07/15/2021. The operation also received an administrative penalty on 11/19/2021. The operation Director provided 20-24 hours of training to their staff.
Official text of rule 746.1317
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Apr 5, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 28, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver observed in the school-age classroom had an inactive background check. Most recent employment validation took place in December of 2021.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 1, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 31, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
One playground area observed did not have an adequate amount of mulch for surfacing. The mulch had dissolved. The assistant stated that the area has not been utilized currently.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff records were not avaible for review during the annual inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was dated 07/26/2019. The inspection would be invalid as of 12/30/2021.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The emergency practice form was not avaible for review during the monitor inspection, and/or the Health and Safety Audit. Inspector was not able to observe emergency drill, fire extinguisher, or smoke detectors documentation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 5, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No