2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

In the Neverland room, a rug was turned up on the edges causing a potential hazard. Correction: Immediately, all furnishings must be safe and free of hazards. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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

2.229.G · Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

In the Wild Things classroom, loose plastic bags were in an unlocked cabinet, under the diaper changing table, accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the assistant director and director moved the plastic bags to a shelf inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.229.F · Glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age.

In the Ashdown room, ages 2.5-6 years old, glitter was in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, glitter must not be used with children under three (3) years of age. Corrected at the time of visit, the cabinet was locked making the glitter inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.222.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

In the Wild Things room, diapers were in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table, accessible to children. In the Arendelle room, diapers were in the bathroom, accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies. Corrected at the time of visit, in the Wild Things classroom the assistant director and director moved the diapers to a shelf, inaccessible to children. In the Arendelle classroom, the director locked the diapers to make the inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 22 staff files. Observed toddler teacher Alma M-F. missing current documentation of a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately, staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children and must renew it every two (2) years. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/31/2024. Correct by 01/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.41.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.

Confirmed through staff statements, personal cell phones are being used during naptime. Correction: Immediately, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics when caring for children. Submit written statement of compliance by 9/13/2023. Correct by 08/30/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.31.B · The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Confirmed through staff statement policies and procedures regarding personal cell phone use and storage are not being followed. Correction: Immediately, written policies and procedures must be implemented and followed. Submit a written statement of compliance by 9/29/2023. Correct by 08/30/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.61.A.1.b · All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

In the Hundred Acres classroom, observed in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table diapers and wipes accessible to children. In the Ashdown classroom diapers were in an unlocked plastic drawer in the bathroom. In the Neverland classroom, diapers were in the children's cubbies accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all diaper supplies must be in accessible to children. Corrected at time of visit. In the Hundred Acres Classroom, the assistant director placed a baby lock on the cabinet making them inaccessible to children. In the Ashdown classroom, the director moved the diapers and wipes in a higher cabinet making them inaccessible to children. In the Neverland classroom, the teacher moved the diapers to a higher cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Submit a statement of future compliance by 9/13/2023. Correct by 08/30/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

7.702.72.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

During the safety walkthrough, a bag with soiled clothes were in a cubby in the Arendelle classroom, accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, all materials must be free of hazards. Corrected at the time of the visit, the director removed the soiled clothing and placed it on top of the cabinet inaccessible to children. Submit a statement of future compliance by 9/13/2023. Correct by 08/30/2023

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

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