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

During the safety walk through, observed items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in the classroom. A Red Bull drink was on the counter in Classroom 402. Correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. On the spot correction made by removing the Red Bull Drink to a shelf out of the children's reach. Submit a written statement of Future compliance by 4/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the safety walk through, observed opened boxes of ziploc plastic bags in a unlocked drawer located in Classroom 400. Corrected at time of visit by removing the plastic bags to a cabinet that is inaccessible to children. Correction: Immediately ensure all loose plastic bags inaccessible to children in the classroom. Corrected at time of visit by removing the plastic bags to a cabinet that is inaccessible to children. Submit a written response of future compliance by

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

During the safety walk through, observed a meat thermometer inside of a unlocked drawer and adult scissor on a table located in Classroom 400. Correction: Immediately ensure to make all sharp tools and instruments inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of visit by removing the meat thermometer and scissors into a higher cabinet out the reach of children. Submit a written response of future compliance by April 24, 2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

During the visit 11 child files were reviewed. 4 of the 11 child files had expired health physicals. Correction: Immediately review all child files to ensure updated health statements are completed and signed by a health care provider. Submit a written statement of compliance by 4/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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

2.120.I · Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Reviewed four (4) staff files. Christine W., Paula H., Tami H., were missing an updated Trails clearance letter within the last 5 years. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member Christine W, Paula H., and Tami H. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Trails for staff members Christine W, Paula H., and Tami H with written response to Specialist by 4/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

During the safety walk through, observed an electrical outlet uncovered along the wall. Correction: Immediately ensure all outlets accessible to children are covered or safety outlets are installed. Corrected at time of visit by covering the electrical outlet with a safety cover. Submit a written response of future compliance by 4/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

2.138.A · Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

The program did not complete Tornado drills for 3/2024 and fire drills for 2/2023, 3/2024. Correction: Immediately ensure emergency drills are held at least quarterly, fire drills monthly, and tornado drills monthly from March to October. Provide statement of compliance by 4/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

2.237.D · Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

During the safety walk through there was an unlocked cabinet containing purses in room 400 and room 402. Correction: Immediately ensure that all volatile substance are not stored in any area of the building used for children. Corrected at the time of visit by locking the cabinets. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 04/24/2024. Correct by 04/17/2024

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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