2.229.D · Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

At the time of visit, in the Discovery C classroom, staples attaching the border on the display board were not secure and were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, staples must be secured and inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the assistant director removed the border and staples bringing the classroom into compliance. No response needed. Correct by 12/09/2024

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.L · 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. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

At the time of visit, In Imagination A, hair barrettes and small hair ties that are choking hazards were in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all materials accessible to children must not be a choking hazard and must be inaccessible at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the classroom teacher put the hair ties and barrettes in a high cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 3/18/2024. Correct by 03/11/2024

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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