2.223.A.2 · The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

In the Wild Things classroom, the teachers did not know the total number of children in care when asked by the specialist. SM1 stated she had 6 children. SM2 stated she had 7 children. There were 14 children in care. Correction: Immediately staff must complete written verification of attendance throughout the day and must know the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

In the Wild Things classroom, there were two bottles of hand soap on a low sink labeled 'keep out of reach of children' that were accessible to children. Correction: Immediately, items labeled 'keep out of reach of children' must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at time of visit, the Center Director put the soap bottles in a high cabinet making the items inaccessible. No response needed. Correct by 05/14/2026

Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2026

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.

In the Wild Things classroom, art projects on the wall were made of cotton balls which are a choke hazard for children under 3 years old. Correction: Immediately, all materials accessible to children less than 3 years old must not be a choke hazard at any time. Corrected at time of visit, the assistant director removed the art projects from the classroom. No response needed. Correct by 05/14/2026