Joyful Mission Preschool

2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Reviewed 13 staff files. Stephanie C did not have documentation of an emergency and disaster preparedness training. Correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of emergency and disaster preparedness training for Stephanie C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/31/25. Correct by 01/24/2025

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Reviewed 13 staff files. Stephanie C did not have documentation of a standard precautions training. Correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of a Standard Precautions training for Stephanie C. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/31/25. Correct by 01/24/2025

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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 13 staff files. Stephanie C was working in the 2 year old classroom and did not have documentation of a shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Correction: Immediately, obtain documentation of the Shaken baby/abusive head trauma training. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/31/25. Correct by 01/24/2025

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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:

Reviewed 13 staff files. Katie G did not have documentation of a state-based clearance letter. Correction: Immediately, obtain the State-based clearance letter for Katie G. All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that Katie G has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State-based clearance letter for Katie G by 1/31/25. Correct by 01/24/2025

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

2.206.C · Policies and procedures must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be incorporated and must be communicated to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Reviewed 6 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a current policies and procedures statement. Correction: Review child files and ensure that the policies and procedures statement is reviewed annually for each child. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/3/24. Correct by 04/03/2024

Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Reviewed 6 child files. 1 child file did not have documentation of a a current authorization for emergency medical care. Correction: Immediately, review child files and ensure that each child file has documentation of a current authorization for

2.217.A.7 · There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Reviewed 13 staff files. Yvonne T did not have documentation of ECT qualifications and was working as the ECT supervising the Purple classroom. Correction: Immediately, ensure that a qualified ECT staff member is supervising each group of children at all times. The director placed a qualified ECT in the purple classroom. Submit a written plan for staff in the Purple classroom with a written statement of compliance by 4/3/24. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

There was hand sanitizer on a child's backpack accessible to children in the Green Classroom and diaper wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Purple classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The director placed the hand sanitizer and diaper wipes on a shelf that is inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

2.229.H · Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

There were sharp teacher scissors accessible to children in the Green classroom. Correction: Corrected at the time of inspection. The director removed the scissors and placed them on a shelf that is inaccessible to children. A written response is not required. Correct by 03/04/2024

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024