2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

At the time of visit, observed staff member 1 caring for two (2) children, alone, and in the classroom, unsupervised. This staff has not yet obtained an out-of-state clearance letter and had unsupervised access to children. This was previously cited on 4/13/2026. This is a direct violation of stipulation (L). Stipulation (L) states, "Licensee shall timely submit fingerprint-based background checks, Trails abuse/neglect background inquiry request, and complete out-of-state background check process for any new hire. Documentation of the background checks must be maintained in the staff file at all times." Correction: Immediately the facility must, obtain documentation of all background check clearance letters prior to allowing staff unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Staff Member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the state-based clearance letter for staff with a written statement of compliance by 5/11/26. Correct by 05/04/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.510.E · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

At the time of visit, observed staff member 2 alone, and caring for children in the gymnasium, with twenty-one children in attendance and present. This is a direct violation of stipulation (D). Stipulation (D) states, "Licensee shall comply with required staff-to-child ratios at all times. Ratios and room capacities must be posted in each classroom." Correction: Immediately the facility must provide one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. Submit written statement of compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.527.C · Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

At the time of visit, observed one (1) staff bag sitting open and on the table near the teacher desk, with visible pepper-spray accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation (M). Stipulation (M) states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside." Correction: Immediately the facility must store hazardous items away and inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.522.B · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

At the time of visit, observed one (1) open staff bag sitting on the floor, behind the teacher desk, with visible medication accessible to children and labeled "keep out of reach of children." This is a direct violation of stipulation (M). Stipulation (M) states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside." Correction: Immediately the facility must store items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

At the time of visit, observed staff member 2 alone, and caring for children in the gymnasium, with twenty-one (21) children present. During this time staff member 1 was observed in the classroom, caring for two (2) children, alone, and unsupervised, without obtaining required background clearances. Correction: Immediately the facility must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

At the time of visit, SM1 was alone and caring for children with incomplete background checks. This is a direct violation of stipulation (L). Stipulation (L) states, "Licensee shall timely submit fingerprint-based background checks, Trails abuse/neglect background inquiry request, and complete out-of-state background check process for any new hire. Documentation of the background checks must be maintained in the staff file at all times.“ Correction: Immediately, the facility must obtain documentation of all background check clearance letters prior to allowing staff unsupervised access to children. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member 1 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of the state-based clearance letter for staff with a written statement of compliance by 5/1/2026. Correct by 04/13/2026

Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.507.E · When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

At the time of visit, observed staff texting on their cell phone, in the classroom, and while in ratio and caring for children. Correction: Immediately the facility must refrain from the personal use of electronics. Submit a written statement of compliance by 03/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.A · Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

At the time of visit, reviewed three (3) staff files and found one (1) with an expired standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately the facility must review all staff files and confirm all files contain a current Department-approved standard precautions training. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of certificate by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.508.D · Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

At the time of visit, reviewed three (3) staff files and found one (1) with an expired child abuse prevention training. Correction: Immediately the facility must review all staff files and confirm all files contain a current Department-approved child abuse training. Submit a written statement of compliance and copy of certificate by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.524.A.4.c · Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

At the time of visit, observed pushed and compacted resilient surfacing materials under the slides and swings on the playground. Correction: Immediately the facility must retain loose fill resilient surface to a depth of at least six (6) inches. Submit a written statement of compliance and pictures by 3/25/2026. Correct by 03/18/2026

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

At the time of visit, specialist asked staff how many children were in their care, staff was unable to answer with nineteen (19) children in the room and nineteen (19) children signed into their attendance sheet. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are aware of how many children are in their care. Submit a written statement of compliance by 01/15/2026. Correct by 01/08/2026

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.507.A · All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

At the time of visit, specialist asked two staff members how many children were in their care, both staff stated sixteen (16), with fifteen (15) children in the room. Correction: Immediately ensure all staff are aware of how many children are in their care. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/08/2025. Correct by 12/01/2025

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.