East Ridge Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Inspector's note: Three of the four bottles in the infant classroom were not labelled with the child's name. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-15.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed not washing hands after diapering. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver hit a child with a charging cord, leaving a mark on their body. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-26.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: Two of the ten personnel records do not have pediatric First Aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-14.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  Inspector's note: All caregivers did not bring their class outside due to the weather. The weather was 60 degrees and sunny at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-06.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: Children have reported being struck on the head and body with a pointer stick as a form of punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Inspector's note: Infants do not go outside. Toddlers and Pre-K aged children do not go outside for at least 60 minutes a day. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: Unmarked cleaning supplies were in one classroom during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the chemicals were removed from the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
• Non-critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Inspector's note: A gate used as a secondary exit from the outdoor space was locked while children were outside. This was corrected at inspection when the gate was unlocked. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-26.