2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Identified through staff statements that classrooms are over ratio at some times. Correction: Staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times. Correct immediately by 3.20.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.3.2025. Correct by 03/20/2025 ________________________________________________

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.217.A.15 · Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

At the end of the day, Preschool classrooms 115 and 111 merge. On 3/20/2025, 22 children were observed on the playground at 3:30. A review of the attendance records revealed that on 3/19/2025, classrooms 115 and 111 combined at 3:15, with 28 children present, and on 3/18/2025, there were 29 children posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: The maximum group size for children ages 3 to 4 years is 20 children. Correct immediately by 3.20.2025 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.3.2025. Correct by 03/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Cots in the 105 classroom to be placed within two feet of each other. Correction: Cots must be at least two feet from each other. Correct immediately by 3.20.2025 and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.3.2025. Correct by 03/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.224.B.2 · All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.

An infant in a crib holding a bottle, posing a potential health and safety hazard. Correction: Bottles must not be allowed in the crib with an infant. Correct immediately by 3.20.2025, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 4.3.2025. Correct by 03/20/2025

Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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

2.229.M · Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Small pom poms on artwork hanging in the hallway accessible to children under the age of three and magnets in toddler classroom 112 both accessible to children under the age of three and posing a potential safety. Correction: Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the chokables from areas within reach of children under the age of three. No response required. Correct by 11/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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

2.230.A · A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

Balls in the infant 106 classroom to have three balls labeled for children over the age of three, accessible to children under the age of three posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Materials must be appropriate for children's age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play. Corrected at the time of the inspection. The Director removed the balls from the classroom. No response required. Correct by 11/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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

2.233.C.1 · If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

The 105 toddler classroom, 112 preschool classroom in the gym at the same time, posing a potential safety hazard. Correction: Toddler programs must be completely separate from children of other ages. Correct immediately by 11.13.2024, and submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist by 11.20.2024. Correct by 11/13/2024

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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