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Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the wall in the two's bathroom.
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725 WALKER RD, Dover DE 19904 · License #1493740 · Center · Licensed Child Care Center
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Ensure walls are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the wall in the two's bathroom.
Ensure the gate to the outdoor play area is self-closing and self-latching. The gate was observed not self-closing and not self-latching. Ensure the outdoor play area is hazard free. Repair the broken vent cover located on the building wall. Cover the concrete blocks under the slide and steps to the large play structure. Re-secure the anchoring spikes of the plastic barrier. Multiple anchoring spikes have backed out of the plastic barrier and are sticking up, creating a tripping hazard. Replenish the fall zone material under all climbing equipment in the older child outdoor play area.
Ensure written parent permission is obtained on Medication Administration Records (MAR) are obtained for all medication given. One child needs a MAR for Desitin, Aquaphor, Parent's Choice diaper cream, and EOS hand cream. Ensure medication is in its original container. A hand-written note, "hydrocortisone 2.5 mg" was on the EOS hand cream.
Ensure lesson plans contain varied, developmentally-appropriate activities. The lesson plans for the two-year-old and four-year-old classrooms need varied activities for social/emotional development. The lesson plan for the four-year-old classroom also needs a weekly opportunity for food/healthy habits.
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 28, 2023, regarding lack of supervision. An investigation was conducted on August 28, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the administrator admitted being outside on her phone while the children were in front of the building. She stated one child was her own child and the other was the owner s child.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 21, 2023, regarding a staff member using his leg to hold a child down on their nap mat. An investigation was conducted on August 22, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #1 admitted to holding Child #1 down with his leg at nap time.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 24, 2024, regarding lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratio, lack of confidentiality, staff using their cell phones while caring for children, and positive behavior supports. An investigation was conducted on June 7, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratio because according to attendance records the infant classroom was not following proper staff-to-child ratio on May 8, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate the other allegations based on staff interviews. Additional concerns noted were one staff and one child were not signed into the infant classroom at the time of arrival. Also, Staff #2 was not signed in on the infant classroom attendance record in the afternoon on May 14, 2024, but according to the Brightwheel timecard and still shots from the video recording system, Staff #2 was present in the infant classroom.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on October 30, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, improper staff-to-child ratio, and allowing children to hit each other. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because Staff #2, Staff #4, and Parent #1 stated Child #1 was able to climb over the fence and get out of the playground. With proper supervision, Child #1 should not have had an opportunity to get out of the playground as staff would have intervened before it reached that level rather than returning him to the playground. Staff #2 and Staff #4 both stated staff immediately returned Child #1 to the playground. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegations of improper staff-to-child ratio or staff allowing children to hit each other because interviewed staff denied this, and attendance records showed proper staff-to-child ratio being followed.
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Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal and immunization record. One child needs screen time permission.
Ensure sufficient quantity of developmentally-appropriate equipment is available. The three-year-old classroom needs language/literacy materials and construction/blocks materials. The two-year-old classroom needs additional dramatic play materials.
Ensure the gates in the outdoor play area are self-closing and self-latching.
Ensure the surface on the diaper-changing area is non-porous. The diaper-changing pad in the infant classroom is ripped. This was corrected when a new pad was ordered. Ensure the diapering area is cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected after each diaper change. The two's bathroom did not have a soap/water solution available to clean the changing station. This was corrected when a soap/water solution was made and placed in the bathroom.
Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are on file prior to administering medication. Three children need a MAR for diaper cream. A MAR was obtained for one child during the visit.
Ensure the EC Administrator has 15 hours of training in infant/toddler and the specialized training is listed on the ECA certificate.
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. The two pack-and-plays in the one-year-old classroom were not labeled. Ensure safe sleep practices are used and fitted sheets are tightly fitted to the crib mattress. This was corrected when the sheet was changed out.
Ensure staff files are complete. Four staff members need service letters. One staff member needs two references. One staff member needs TB results.
During the visit a few children did not have bottom covers. This was corrected at the visit.
Ensure staff sign in/out w/exact hours of arrival and departure. Provide OCCKL with one weeks attendance for the one and two year old classrooms.
Ensure cleaners are available and labeled, This was corrected at the visit when soap and water solution was placed in the classroom
Ensure staff files are complete Staff # 1, 2and 3 need references Staff #3 needs a health appraisal w/ TB and a service letter Staff #4 needs references and a service letter Staff #5 needs FA/CPR certification Staff #6 needs references Staff #6 needs references Staff #7 needs references Staff #8 needs references Staff #9 needs references and a service letter Staff #10 needs references Staff #11 needs a service letter
Have the area rugs in the one year old classroom cleaned.
A licensee shall ensure the gates in the play area are self closing and self latching. Repair the sell latching mechanism in the small play area.
A licensee shall ensure gates have self-closing and positive self-latching closing mechanisms.
Ensure all staff members have been determined eligible or provisional eligible before starting.
Ensure personnel files are completed. Health and Safety needed for Staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, and 14. References are needed for Staff # 10, 12, and 13.
Ensure child files are completed. Child # 4 and 15 need lead blood screening results.
Ensure all hazards are removed from classrooms. Repair, remove, or Replace vents in the two and three-year-old rooms. Ensure all surfaces are cleanable. Patch and paint exposed drywall in the two, three, and four-year-old rooms.
Ensure refrigerator is below 40 degrees. - Fridge in Infant room needs to be below 40 degrees.
Ensure first aid kit is complete. Missing a triangle bandage and safety pins.
Ensure all nap equipment is labeled. Label pack and plays.
Ensure all infant bottles are labeled.
Ensure safe sleep practices for infants are followed. Licensing Specialist Smith observed two infants in their cribs with pacifier clips. This was discussed and corrected when the clips were removed
Ensure lesson plans are completed and posted. The four year old classroom is missing a current lessonplan. Send lesson plans for the week of 11/28/2022-12/2/20252 to OCCL.
Ensure children are secured in their high chairs. This was discussed and corrected at the visit when the child was strapped in.
Staff files must be complete Staff #8 is not on site at this time: A health appraisal is required prior to staff member returning to work. Provide OCCL with a health appraisal when obtained from employee Staff #12 needs an entire staff file Staff #14 needs an entire staff file Staff #17 needs a health appraisal to include TB results Staff #18 needs an entire staff file Staff #20 needs an entire staff file Staff #22 needs references with a service letter or four if no service letter
Ensure diaper changing procedures are being followed and an non absorbent diaper mat with a cover is provided. One bathroom needs a new diaper changing mat. Another bathroom needs a diaper changing procedure posted. Send phot to OCCL.
A licensee shall ensure a center has a refrigerator to keep perishable food including lunches prepared at home at 41degrees Fahrenheit
Staff #14 needs medication certification and fingerprinting
Staff #1 needs and entire file Staff #6 needs a health appraisal Staff #7 needs CPR/1st aid Staff #8 needs additional references Staff #9 needs a health appraisal with TB Staff #10 needs references Staff #11 needs medication certification and references
Ensure child files are complete Child #6 needs a health appraisal and immunization shot records to include blood lead test results
Ensure children's belongings are not touching Cover the electrical outlets in the 2 year old classroom.
Ensure disposable covers are used when diapering and the table is cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Purchase food and water for sheltering in place.
Ensure lesson plans are updated and posted
Ensure children are laid to rest without additional clothing. An infant was asleep in the crib with a hooded jacket . This was discussed at the visit.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 30, 2023, regarding a staff member yelling, cursing, and pushing a child multiple times after he hit his head on the ground. An investigation was conducted on September 6, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because Staff #1 was terminated for the way she spoke to Child #1. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of Staff #1 pushing Child #1 down because Owner Stacy Flanagan stated she reviewed the video recording and found Staff #1 did not do anything malicious. The video recording was unavailable to be reviewed by the licensing specialist.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 9, 2023, regarding lack of supervision, cellphone use, not ensuring a child s information is confidential, and inappropriate screen time. An investigation was conducted on May 12, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for improper cellphone use based on interviews conducted. A staff member stated they have provided a child with their personal cellphone to view videos during nap time. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Staff members interviewed stated they have not witnessed any inappropriate behavior from Child #1 in the classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not ensuring a child s information is confidential. Ms. Eckeard denied providing any confidential information about Child #1 to Parent #1. There is no evidence to substantiate inappropriate use of screen time based on interviews conducted. While devices are being used, all staff members interviewed stated they monitor what children are watching and deny seeing any inappropriate content.
Disposition: Substantiated
The Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint on January 19, 2023, regarding staff-to-child ratios. An investigation was conducted on January 23, 2023. This complaint is substantiated because the monitor from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) observed the classroom out of ratio when a staff member stepped out of the classroom. The staff interviewed confirmed this had occurred.
Disposition: Substantiated
Ensure child files are complete Child #10 needs blood lead test results Child # 5,6,7,8,10 and 11 need develoopmental plans
Ensure sanitizing solution is in each classroom.. This was corrected at the visit
Infants and toddlers must be care for in separate areas. One, three and four year old's were mixed on the playground. This was corrected when staff were informed this could not be.