13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the restroom in the hall had alcohol, deodorizing spray, hair spray, mouth wash and hand sanitizer accessible to children. The provider had been cited on her last inspection for the same restroom and had purchased a lock but had not installed the lock. The provider moved all of these items out of the reach of children during the inspection. TA was provided to install a lock or keep the items in another area out of the reach of children

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

23-24 · Fire Drills

licensure year. A lock down drill was conducted with the licensing specialist during the inspection. Fire drills had been conducted on a monthly basis and the last fire drill conducted on 4/7/25. The weather drill was conducted on 6/12/24 and 9/18/24

Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025

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

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection, the staff that are listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglects in their files. TA was provided that these forms are due annually and they have to be in the staff files. The staff will need to complete updated forms by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of the inspection, the back restroom had baskets on the cabinet that had alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, comet and mouth wash that were accessible to children. The provider moved these items out of the reach of children during the inspection. TA was provided to add a lock on the door if the provider would like to keep these items in that restroom in the future. All chemicals must always be stored out of the reach of children

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

43-02 · Enrollment Information

At the time of the inspection, the children that are listed in the supplemental did not have an enrollment date on their enrollment form. TA was provided that the enrollment date has to be listed on the enrollment form. The director added the enrollment dates at the time of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the director that is listed in the supplemental stated they have 70 children enrolled. The provider has a VPK class in the AM and then the PM. All new and a total of 24 children's files were reviewed. VPK files

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

23-24 · Fire Drills

had not been completed. TA was provided that the in-service log must be completed annually

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the in inspection, the staff listed int he supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglect forms as of 9/11/24. TA was provided that the Abuse and Neglect form is due annually. The forms were completed during the inspection. At the time of the inspection, 17 staff files were reviewed and update in CARES

Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the boarder surrounding the playground equipment at the facility had wood planks exposed with nails protruding in some areas. The flooring is of the perimeter is covered with thick foam or rubber tiles. The counselor advised that the areas pointed out needed the material replaced to cover the exposed wood planks and nails. The counselor explained to the provider that it was a potential safety hazard to children in care. The provider stated that he understood and would repair the area this weekend. TA was provided to ensure that the perimeter flooring on the playground is repaired by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete required 40-hour introductory training after leaving the industry May 26, 2022. The staff started back in the industry on 3/1/24, but did not complete training until 4/27/2024. The staff worked in a classroom starting 3/1/2024.The staff started in the industry on 9/13/2021 and should have completed training up to 15 months in the industry which is December 13.2022. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes training up to 15 months of working in the industry

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 hour literacy course within 12 months of working in the industry. Staff started in the industry 9/13/2021, but completed 5 hr. literacy course in 3/21/2024. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete 5 hour literacy within 12 months of working in the industry

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental with expired Immunization records on file. Child 1s form expired 5/5/2024, child 2s form expired as of 2/5/2024, child 3s form was expired 3/14/2024 and child 4s form was expired as of 11/22/2023. TA was provided to ensure that children have current Immunization records on file by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Enrollment Information

At the time of inspection, the provider stated that she did not provide the brochure to all children enrolled for parents to acknowledge for the month of April. The provider advised that in January 2024 she emailed all parents the brochure in a mass email. Counselor advised provider that the brochures need to be acknowledged in the month that is specified on the brochure only. The provider sent a mass email to all parent of children enrolled the Distracted driver's brochure at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the parents of all children enrolled acknowledge the brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed 16 children files of the 58 children enrolled at the facility (All three year old children, and animals classroom, VPK - 3 children files A,E and G by first name)

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-01 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have required background screening form 5131 on file. The provider completed the forms and placed them on file. TA was provided to ensure that all staff have a completed 5131 form on file at all times

Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024

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

45-07 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider did not resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental after having a 90 day break in service working in the industry. The provider initiated a resubmission for the staff at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff who have more than a 90-day break in service are resubmitted in the Clearinghouse prior to working at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed children in the three year old classroom sleeping under/near furniture that creates a potential hazard. Children are observed sleeping next to tables with chair tucked under and also in between two tables as well as sleeping where chairs are stacked near their heads. Counselor advised the staff that children can not sleep up against furniture that may create a hazard. Counselor advised the staff to remove the chairs from under the table and also to move the chairs or the child that slept near the stacked chairs. Provider removed the chairs from the tables and also moved the child from the area where the chairs were stacked. Counselor suggested the provider create a sleeping area chart and encouraged her to move furniture and place children away from any potential hazards during nap time. TA was provided to ensure that the provider ensures children are not sleeping near furniture that can create hazards

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2024

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

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to document completed Blood Borne Pathogen refresher training. Provider advised that she held a staff meeting 1/17/2024 and staff reviewed universal precautions. Provider stated that she did not draft a certificate of completion because she didn't have time and no other documentation of the completed refresher training was on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that provider documents the completed Blood borne pathogens training on file for child care personnel by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

04-32 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental has not completed pre service training required and was observed at time of ratio in the two and three year old classroom. Provider placed another child care personnel in the classroom with staff 1 and provider understands the requirement and that staff can not supervise children unsupervised until training is complete. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes required pre service training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed outlet covers in the first two VPK classrooms that were not covered. The first VPK classroom near the lobby had an outlet cover missing near the back wall of the classroom and the 2nd VPK classroom had an outlet cover missing near the front door to the classroom. Provider immediately covered the outlets. Counselor reminded provider that outlets in reach of children in care must be covered at all times. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets remain covered when in reach of children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

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

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed peroxide bottles and acetone in a cube storage bin in the first childrens restroom near the front door. The items have a label reading keep away from children, counselor advised provider that the items need to be moved to a higher or locked place for storage. The provider immediately moved the hazardous and flammable items to a locked storage room at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that harmful items are stored properly to eliminate children in care access to the materials

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fence along the backside facing the woods when you enter the gate with the fence not at ground level. The counselor measured the gap and the gap was a little over 4 and a half inches wide. The counselor advised provider that gaps can be no larger than 3 and a half inches and that fencing must be at ground level. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is at ground level with no gaps observed by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-09 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the food preparation sink in the kitchen area of the facility with hot water that did not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider tested the temperature of the sink and the temperature read 73.3, also the hot water did not heat within 1 min the water took several minutes to heat after being turned on. TA was provided to ensure that the hot water reaches the required temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required exposure plan refresher training on universal precautions and blood borne pathogens training. The provider stated that she was not aware that the training was annually. TA was provided to ensure that the staff needing the training refresher completes training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/5/2023 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in August 2022

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of December 2022 and March 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review and document with the staff 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 of the facilitys exposure plan

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: 1. (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 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. 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 CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing verification from 1 employer)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K TA: Provider completed update at tme of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023

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