15-05 · Licensed Capacity

During the walkthrough of the facility, capacity for each classroom was not posted. The provider was advised to ensure that this posted in each classroom to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance however is given to provider to ensure that fire drills/emergency preparedness are done on different days: Jan. 2nd they did a fire drill and lock down

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the logged fire inspections for the facility did not include Dec. 2024. On their last routine inspection on Dec. 18, 2024, this month was not monitored because the month still had additional days. The citation that was cited on the Dec 2024 included missing documentation for the month of Nov.; the reinspection conducted in Jan. 2025; documented them back into stating Jan. 2025 was documented however, it should have included December and Jan. The facility is in compliance for the documentation of Jan. 2025 to current

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of the inspection, the menus posted in the front entrance by the office and the middle classroom that has additional entrance did not have dates posted on the weeks for the menu. Please ensure that dates are logged to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-07 · Diapering

In the classroom with 2-3's year olds in the classroom to the immediate right of the second entrance, the diapering changing station had toys stored at the bottom of the diapering station. The provider was advised to ensure that all nondiapering items were removed to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

At the time of the inspection, the emergency numbers list posted in each classroom did not have a complete numbers, The non emergency numbers for the police/fire department, and the facility's address was not documented. Please add the missing information to the list to resolve the noncompliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of the inspection, during the file observation several children had expired immunizations (named on the supplemental). The provider was advised to ensure all children enrolled for care has a current immunization form to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-02 · Student Health and Records

At the time of the inspection, during file observation, a child named on the supplemental did not have a current physical in their file. The provider was advised to ensure that all children enrolled have a current physical to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the director/owner had expired BGS. The provider was on the clearinghouse website, and it had initiate new screening for background screening due to the prints being expired. The provider initiated new screening and called ELC while the provider was on site. The provider was advised to ensure that all employees including herself have current BGS to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor checklist and observed the facility's last entry was dated 8/31/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric the playground. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove the landscape fabric or cover with sufficient mulch prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-05 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in October 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged/serviced prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. Emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 10/1/24 (weather) and 9/20/24 (lockdown)

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of November 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue plastic ride on car had 2 missing pieces located on the tope center and the steering wheel that had sharp edges. Also, a red tricycle was observed broken along the side. The provider removed the toys placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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

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 licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the months of October and November 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The licensing specialist observed the playground has a wooden border that measured 7 inches in height. Technical support was given to the provider to use this as a visual aid in determining when mulch is needed

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the large climbing equipment, and blue stationary car did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 4 inches)

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. The provider was also encouraged to review all children's files to ensure each file is complete and has an enrollment date

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment dates on their application/registration form

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

43-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the influenza brochure must be distributed annually between August 1 and September 30. If the provider chooses to distribute the brochure during enrollment that is not during the month of August or September, it must also be signed for again by the parent/guardian during these months

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had influenza brochures that were signed during the wrong month in their file

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

43-10 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. If the provider chooses to distribute the brochure during enrollment that is not during the month of August or September, it must also be signed for again by the parent/guardian during these months

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures that were signed during the wrong month or were missing a date in their file

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The Licensing Specialist spoke to the owner/director that is documented in the supplemental and she stated the staff listed in the supplemental has not completed the training that was due 9/15/24. The staff complete the required DCF 40-hour training until 9/28/24

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-02 · Fire Drills

The last years fire inspection was conducted 7/11/23 and expired 7/11/24. The next fire inspection was not conducted again until 8/12/24. TA was provided that the fire inspection is due annually and must be done before the last years expires. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis, and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist at the time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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

33-01 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 1/21/16. TA was provided that the staff should have completed the DCF 40-hour training before being hired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 1/21/16 and should have completed the 5-hour literacy by 1/21/17. The staff completed the training on 7/23/24

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the restroom in the 1-year-old classroom under the sink had a broken lock and had bleach under the sink accessible to children also, the restroom in the 2- & 3-year-old classroom had a broken lock on the sink cabinet and there was disinfecting spray accessible to children. The provider replaced the child proof locks during the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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