Weimar Wildcat Academy

Training for all special topics was not on record for the director.

Annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and early childhood brain development training was not on record for the director.

A caregiver slapped a child with the hand as punishment for attempting to bite another child.

A caregiver was observed using a personal cell phone while tasked with supervision of children.

Suspected child self harm was not reported by child care staff.

One caregiver was observed supervising 7 infants (9-17 months); the group was over ratio by 3 infants. Note: an additional caregiver was included in the infant group at inspection.

A group of 10 children (2-3 years) were observed unsupervised at lunch upon inspection entry. Note: a caregiver joined the group approximately a minute later.

Children participating in a fieldtrip through the child care center were allowed to pet snakes.

Infants able to hold own bottles are placed on a pile pillows on the floor while bottle feeding.

The director did not intervene to protect the health and safety of all children in care when a pattern of biting behavior was determined.

The locking mechanism to the entry of an enclosed infant/toddler outdoor space was unable to be opened by a caregiver at inspection. Note: children must not use the enclosed outdoor space until the corrections are verified.

Infant cribs were placed closely together allowing space to reach into cribs nearby. Note: the cribs were repositioned during the inspection.

The enclosed toddler/infant outdoor play area contains one exit. Note: children must not use the enclosed space until the corrections are verified.

A person in charge was not designated in the director's absence.