Childcare Network 132 - Farmer

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

Blankets were stored either on stacked cots, touching adjacent cots, or all piled together in laundry baskets between uses allowing exchange of germs between different children's blankets/cots. Facility Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. Provider has advised teachers to have children fold their blankets and store them in cubbies, not touching, between uses

Corrected by Jun 24, 2025

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

Interviews confirmed the child obtained scratches on his neck while in childcare. The facility will complete an "Appropriate Interaction with Children" training with all childcare personnel. The provider will submit the training itinerary and employee sign in roster to the licensing office to verify compliance on or before 04/29/2025 via email

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Mulch under the climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds was not maintained at a depth of 6 inches. Provider will add mulch to meet the depth requirement and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 8/31/2024. CCF Handbook 3.12.D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone [...]. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Mulch under the climbing structures in the toddler and the preschool playgrounds was not maintained at a depth of 6 inches. Provider will add mulch to meet the depth requirement and email a picture of the finished work to the licensing office on or before 7/31/2024. CCF Handbook 3.12.D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone [...]. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Friendly reminder: Please make sure to cover the sandboxes in the toddler and preschool playgrounds every evening to prevent animals from accessing. CCF Handbook 3.12.G. Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals

04-01 · Supervision

On Friday March 8th, 2024, [Child A] was left in a classroom unsupervised for 10 minutes. [Teacher A] and [Teacher B] transitioned out of the toddler 2 classroom to go across the hall and outside to the playground at 2:33 PM. A teacher in the classroom next door heard the child crying and notified management. [Management] opened the door at 2:43 and found [Child A] in the classroom unsupervised. Management returned [Child A] to her teachers outside

Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

39-03 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

According to [Management] and [Teachers A & B], there was no incident report filled out regarding this situation and, as of counselor's on- site visit on 3/12/24, parents still had not been notified of the incident. [Management] was advised to call parents immediately to inform them of the incident. Accident/Incident report should be filled out, signed by parents, and emailed to counselor no later than 3/29/24

33-01 · Training Requirements

At 2/27/23 routine inspection, facility received a violation for [Teacher A] working while she was not in compliance with required DCF training. On 3/24/23, violation was cleared when Director reported that this employee would not be on-site until training was passed. Employee was working on 6/9/23, when counselor was on-site for complaint inspection/interviews, and DCF training has not been completed. Employee should complete all required DCF training and Director should email counselor updated transcript no later than 6/30/23

23-05 · Fire Drills

Three busses had fire extinguishers that were tagged 10/2021. Director states that these extinguishers were checked when inside extinguishers were last re-tagged (4/2022). Director should have company update tags on these three extinguishers and email pictures to counselor no later than 3/17/23

33-03 · Training Requirements

4 employees did not begin training within 90 days of employment. These employees should begin training and director should email counselor updated transcripts no later than 3/17/23

33-05 · Training Requirements

2 employees who had not completed required DCF training when they left a previous facility, have not completed DCF 40 hour training and have worked in the childcare industry for longer than 15 months

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

Two staff members have been working with expired provisional background screenings. These employees should not be on-site until eligible background screenings have been obtained. Once background screenings are eligible, please email to counselor