33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

36-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current CPR

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current First Aid

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing prior employers & verifications)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

33-08 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service hours for fiscal year 2023 - 2024, but was not recorded on an in-service log, The provider entered the training on the logs placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

42-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired health record in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that in mixed age groups where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group at all times. Staff/Children/Age Group: Day 1 1/7/1 & 2's 1/9/2 & 3's Staff/Children/Age Group: Day 2 1/6/1 & 2's 2/10/2 & 3's + director

At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed 1 staff with 7 children, ages 1 & 2. The provider stated 2 additional staff were on break. The licensing specialist returned the following day and observed the facility was in ratio

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch to the fall zones prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the provider added mulch directly below the stationary equipment (swings and jungle gym) but did not add any additional for the 6-foot fall zone perimeter requirement. The areas directly under the equipment measured 6 inches, but outside measured 3 inches

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of March 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that any new permanent or stationary playground equipment installed must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment and maintain 6" in depth of resilient surface

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the stationary equipment (swings and jungle gym) did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 2 - 4 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing an enrollment date on their application/registration form

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

48-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have one of the staff obtain staff credentials and/or enroll in a CDA course prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the staff listed on the supplemental with (1) infant and (7) 1-year-old's and neither staff has an active staff credential nor is enrolled in a CDA program. This was also confirmed by speaking with both staff who stated they only had their DCF training

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toxic chemicals and harmful items are stored away from children in care. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the cabinet was secure and the parts to the water mechanism was removed

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a bathroom cabinet under a sink unsecured with toxic cleaning chemicals inside accessible to the children in care. It should be noted the cabinet had a child lock but was not secured. Also, inside the bathroom with the tube, there was the mechanism to control the water apart sitting the tube accessible to the children in care

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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

31-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that furnishings are safe for the children in care

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two pack play used for the infants had holes in the mesh sides

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the swing set that is attached to the plastic house with slide with less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The provider was reminded that staff cannot start training with Early Literacy

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that training is completed prior to due date

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof that sleep safe and shaken baby training was completed prior to being left alone in the infant classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children have current health examination of file

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child listed on the supplemental had a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement is over two years old

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the flu brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of August or September and a copy placed in the child's file. • This standard was brought back into compliance as the months have passed. • Provider advised that 19 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all childrens files

At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that children listed on the supplemental did not have an influenza brochure in their file from August/September 2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

43-10 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all children enrolled parent and/or guardian are provided distracted driver information in April and September. • This standard was brought back into compliance as the month has passed

At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed childrens files and determined that children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation regarding parent(s) or legal guardian(s) were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the month of September 2023

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.