Silverman Preschool Of Tifereth Israel

“Based on self reported incident C1, C2, C3 left the classroom and got through several doors and out of facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.”

“… Based upon interviews with staff and parents and documents reviewed from the facility and complainant, staff member S1 was alone with children in a classroom and was not visually supervising the other children while changing a diaper (her back was turned), when C1 bit another child (C2) for the second time twenty minutes after the first bite which could have been prevented with adequate staff supervision. This is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”

“… Based upon interviews with Director, staff, complainant and parents, parent of C2 was not notified of the second bite upon pickup from the center. Other parents also stated that notification of injuries and behavior issues (biting) are not consistently communicated or received from the facility which is a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.”

“Based on observation, LPA Banas observed children in Room #3 with one staff - Katelyn Salisbury.”

“Based on record review, facility failed to associate staff's livescan fingerprint to the facility - Gabriela Leon (Employed 8/1/23); Rocio Leon (Employed 5/8/23); Katelyn Salisbury and Rouwaida Nouri) (first day 11/13/23)”

“Based on record review several staff were missing Physicals: Jean Simon; Mary Rodriguez; Even Sabri; Katelyn Elleraas and Sinia Fruge.”

“Based on record review, several staff were missing the required immunization (Pertussis, Measles & Influenza): Jean Simon; Mary Rodriguez; Margarita Torres and Bianca Martinez.”

“Based on record review, several staff were missing the required Mandated Reporter Training certificate: Jean Simon; Mary Rodriguez; Margarita Torres; Jessica Wheeler; Even Sabri; Karla Lora and Katie Edwards.”

“Based on file review and observation by LPA, staff Kadija Osman who was supervising in Room #3 did not have a fingerprint clearance associated to the facility.”

“LPA's interview with staff. On 12/16/21 a child sustained an injury that required a dental visit. Child sustained injury to the gum area and superficial cut on the cheek. Director failed to report this incident to the department.”

“Based on observation the rubber matting on the playground to the right has a dip/ sinking spot that poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”

“Based on file review and observation by staff Tyra Block on 10/20/21, staff Jessica Wheeler was present in Room #2. Jessica Wheeler did not have a fingerprint clearance associated to the facility. Site Director [name withheld] was present today. Her fingerprint clearance is not associated to the facility. Ms. [name withheld] was hired in August 2021.”

“Based on file review the following staff did not have proof of being immunized against pertussis, measles or influenza: Diana Korkis; Maria Guerrero; Madison Sigurdson; Emily Castillo; Andrea Espinosa & Abigail Hernandez.”

“Based on file review, the following staff are missing a copy of their transcript to verify teacher qualification: Savannah Drover; Andrea Espinosa & Abigail Hernandez.”

“Based on file review, the following staff are missing the Health Screening form: [name withheld]; Katelyn Elleraas; Diana Korkis; Madison Sigurdson; Emily Castillo & Andrea Espinosa.”

“Based on file review licensee failed to submit the designation for acting director [name withheld].”