Rhode Island Auditor General David Bergantino said that it’s basically ‘expected’ that every child care provider in a recent audit had at least one violation, given ‘the number of regulations they are subject to.’ (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
A stairway without a safety gate. Rodent droppings on one floor, dog feces on another. A fridge that opened up to insulin and cough syrup, and a shelf of red wines, both easily accessible by kids. Missing or incomplete background checks for child care providers and staff.
These are a few of the more graphic examples of rules broken by Rhode Island child care providers, outlined in a new report by the Rhode Island Office of the Auditor General…