09-07 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the four and five year old children in the last classroom in the second building on the carpet with the lights off watching a movie, Taking flight on a projector screen. The specialist reminded the staff that media offered must be used for educational purposes. The staff stated that he just turned it on while another child was testing independently. The staff turned off the movie at time of inspection. The specialist reviewed the classrooms current lesson plan and the movie was not related to a lesson used for educational purposes. TA was provided to ensure that media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a couple of ceiling tiles throughout the facility in each classroom in the second building that were stained with wet stains as well as the first building classroom near the office by an air conditioning vent was stained with a wet stain over the multi colored rug. On the patio on the playground the provider observed the blue wood column near the steps with paint chipping and needed to be sanded and repainted. The specialist advised the provider to replace the stained ceiling tiles and paint the ceiling that is stained. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility are cleaned by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed on the playground a plastic wrapper that resembled an uncrustable sandwich wrapper, two Ziploc bags, and some type of food wrapper, as well a couple small particles that looked like small pieces of paper. The provider removed all of the litter from the playground at time of inspection. Technical support was provided in the February 2024, inspection when the specialist observed food wrappers. This is a low potential for harm due to concerns for children touching wrappers that have a potential for germs

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

21-10 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

At the time of inspection, a toilet was observed with feces on the bottom porcelain. The provider cleaned the smeared feces off the toilet, placing the standard into compliance. TA was provided regarding a cobweb that was in the corner of the bathroom, near the sink. The bathroom facility should always be cleaned and kept up after each use

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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

09-07 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed school aged children enrolled at the facility playing the game Fortnite on a small gaming system brought from home. The counselor also observed a few other school ages children and some four year old children circled around the child playing the video game Fortnite. The counselor advised the staff that while children are in care media must be used for educational purposes. The counselor asked the staff to have the child turn the video game off or turn it to something else educational. The staff also offered the children the facilitys tablets that have educational games. The child turned off the game during time of inspection and staff redirected children to other activities. TA was provided to ensure that all media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom in the second building with child aged children multiple water bottles provided from home that were not labeled or labeled with only the childs fist name. The counselor reminded the staff that the childrens water bottles must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name. The staff immediately labeled the childrens water bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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

33-16 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete one of the required training courses on time due by 6/30/2024. The staff completed the training, Health Safety and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program on 8/21/2024, which was late. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the required mandated training on or prior to the

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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

45-08 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a background screening on file that did not show eligible status in the Clearinghouse. The counselor observed the status as awaiting privacy policy. The counselor advised the provider of the status and walked provider through confirming the privacy policy at time of inspection. Once provider completed the step in Clearinghouse the status reflected eligible for the staff. The staff started at the facility on 9/19/2024 and provider advised that she works the carline and have contact with children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the background screening in Clearinghouse meets all requirements prior to the staff providing services

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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

17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the covered sand boxes on the playground filled with a significant amount of water on the cover creating a pool of collected water that is a safety hazard for children in care also, water was collected in the tin barrel on the playground. The provider observed children playing on the playground while conducting ratio as well as children on the playground during the fire drill conducted today. The counselor advised the staff that it is a major safety concern to have standing water and encouraged staff to pour the water out as well as check for potential hazards before the children access the playground. The provider poured the water out from off of the sandbox mesh covers and the barrel at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that areas where children can access never have standing water to eliminate the safety hazard for children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the window seals in the front classroom near the office with dust. The counselor also observed the middle and last classroom of three and four and four and five year old children with the walls near the high traffic areas of hand washing sink and restrooms with stains and dust observed on the walls. The counselor asked the provider what is included in the daily cleaning schedules and provider stated they clean everything. The counselor provided material detailing cleaning and daily routines for provider as a resource and or reference. The counselor also observed the middle rug in the last classroom near the building center with litter and debris of some sort on the carpet. The counselor asked the provider if the children in that classroom have been outside this morning and the provider responded, no. The provider stated that they clean the rug daily, however debris was observed in the 9 oclock hour. The counselor pointed out with provider the areas in need of cleaning for compliance for this standard. The provider immediately instructed staff to clean the areas that counselor pointed out during walk through. The counselor observed the staff wiping down the walls and doors near the handwashing sink and restroom as well as clean the carpet area. At time of inspection, the counselor also offered suggestions on how to maintain the facilities cleaning. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are cleaned and maintained

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

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

32-11 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the four year old classroom on the playground, some children were sitting, some were playing with the wooden blocks and some were playing with balls. The counselor observed children with sticks from the trees in their hands, and a child sitting on a metal table collecting and playing with rocks and tree stems and other children were sitting on a the bench. The counselor asked the provider what outdoor equipment was added to the playground since the last inspection and the provider responded the wooden blocks. Provider advised that he has ordered hulla hoops and balls and a bag for each classroom to take outside for classroom specific, but the order has not come in. At time of inspection the provider showed the counselor hulla hoops, soccer balls and footballs, etc. in a storage room unopened in the packaging. The counselor advised that she understood the provider wants to provide each classroom with their own supplies so that staff can monitor equipment and be able to see which group of children are loosing the balls and kicking them over the fence, but counselor suggested for the purpose of putting equipment out on the playground making available for children if the provider can take out one bouncy ball for each classroom and have staff to get involve with the children and facilitate a group game of hand balls in a controlled environment to ensure the balls are not used inappropriately and also offering the children to be active and move when outdoors. The counselor later observed the four and five year old class on the playground with car figurines, thin rings like frezbies, some balls and blocks. Children were fighting over cars and all wanted a turn throwing the frezbies. The counselor asked the provider if he could try placing some of the new equipment outdoors while he was waiting on the bags to be delivered. The provider brought out a soccer ball, football, and more chalk. The children were excited and started to play together and there was less children wanting the same items at time of inspection. Provider advised that he will provider each class with a bag of outdoor equipment when they are delivered. TA was provided to ensure that the provider places the outdoor equipment outside on the playground so that children have access to the equipment

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

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

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the back two classrooms with four and five year old children in need of cleaning. The carpets need to be vacuumed daily to collect the dirt and grass that children bring in from the outside, the walls and doors leading to the restrooms and near hand sinks in the classrooms are stained and marked with dirt. As well as the vent in the middle back classroom near the trash can needs to be dusted and wiped down along with the nearby area to include the door that the vent is on. Also, the window seal in the front classroom was observed with dust build up. The counselor encouraged the provider to wipe down the walls, doors and light switches of the high traffic areas to include near restrooms and hand wash sinks in the classrooms. The provider stated that he understood the areas need to be cleaned and maintained. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no capacity posted in the first classroom in the main building. The provider stated that the capacity is 28, however the printed capacity was not posted in the classroom at time of inspection. The provider posted the capacity in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity of each room where children are present is posted at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed litter and trash debris on the outdoor playground area. The counselor also observed a full hanging trash bag on the playground. Counselor advised staff and provider that the trash needed to be picked up and that the full trash needed to be thrown away in a trash can. The provider had staff to clean the trash off of the playground at time of inspection. Counselor suggested provider add an outdoor trash can so that litter can be disposed of properly. TA was provided for provider to complete/ execute walk through inspections on daily indoor outdoor log to ensure that litter that can pose low potential harm to children in care is eliminated

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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

28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens water bottles in the back two four and five year old classrooms with bottles not labeled or labeled with only the childs first name. Counselor reminded provider that bottles must be labeled at all times with the childs full name. Provider had staff label the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles provided from home are labeled at all times with childrens full name

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-11 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a classroom of four and five year old children on the playground for outdoor time but counselor observed the children in care did not have enough equipment nor outdoor toys to play with. The counselor observed 1 dump truck, a basketball hoop, a few balls and a sand boxes that did not have enough sand and was not maintained sanitary. Also, the counselor observed a plastic blue seesaw that was not age appropriate for four and five year old children as well as 2 blue step stones. The counselor observed the children playing basketball temporarily, running and playing tag, gathered in groups talking and or walking around and also a children playing with sticks and the debris and litter on the playground. The counselor previously mentioned to the provider that the outdoor area needed more activities and things for the children to do in previous inspections. The provider agreed and stated that the equipment gets broken or thrown over the fence frequently. Counselor advised provider that the children needs toys and equipment to play with during outdoor time to promote gross and motor fine skills as well as movement. Counselor brought out chalk at time of inspection from his vehicle and has purchased wooden building blocks as well as rockets for outdoor but has not placed them outdoors as of yet. Counselor encouraged the provider to get more fun activities for children to enjoy outdoor for example, hula hoops, jump ropes, trucks, etc. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has more outdoor equipment and toys outdoors ang age appropriate for all children in care by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete hands on fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Provider stated that the staff completed the DCF orientation course to complete training requirement. Counselor advised the staff that the DCF course provider reference may be used to complete the educational part of the training but hands on facility based training must be completed within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff received educational and hands on training to complete the requirement of fire extinguisher training. Provider must train the staff by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff complete the 5 hour training course by the due date

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required 5 hour Literacy course within 12 months of employment into the industry. Staff began in the industry on 6/6/2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff completes the 40 hours required training by the due date. Extra time is allotted per provider request for staff to complete training and pass the exam

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 40 hour training within 12 months of starting training. The staff stated training on 7/22/2022 and has not completed the 40 hours of training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to clean/dust the effect area

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed several ceiling vents, window seals, exit signs, cabinets, furniture, etc. throughout the facility covered in dust. Also, the walls were observed dirty with dust and dirt. Also, the area rugs throughout the facility were stained and not clean

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

22-23 · Operable Phone

This standard has a

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all sharp tools are stored safely out of reach of children

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pair of adult scissors and small metals tools in a portable cabinet drawer in a classroom in the new building accessible to the children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-01 · Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20

At the time of the inspection, the classroom throughout the facility light measured less than 20-foot candles less ranging 518-foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Technical assistance was provided that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles. Technical support that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles

At the time of the inspection, the work areas did not have sufficient lightening. The lightning was under 50-foot candles under the reading, painting, and other close work areas ranging between 1131-foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed several ceiling vents and windows throughout the facility covered in dust. Technical assistance was provided to clean/dust the effect area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-11 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that there is enough toys and activity for the children in care to promote gross motor skills. Director advised the Child Care Personnel bring toys out with the classroom, however, Counselor observed two classrooms on the playground and neither Child Care Personnel brought out toys

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed inadequate quantity of toys on the playground for the children in care. Children were observed just running and kicking up dirty or standing around

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure hand hygiene procedures are posted in toileting areas

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed that there was not a hand washing sign in the bathroom in the first building with the 3, 4's, and 5's

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure staff sign the child abuse and neglect form annually before the due date. This was completed at time of inspection as the staff signed the form while the counselor was on site

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed all 11 staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental has an expired child abuse and neglect form that expired on 2/8/23

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children have arrival and departure times for each day

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records from October 2022-February 2023. Several children were missing departure times throughout these months

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.