05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the Counselor reviewed transportation logs for the facility. and observed on 2/23/24, there was no second sweep signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have CPR/1st and had been transporting per the facility's transportation logs. The provider is aware the staff cannot drive until a current CPR/1st aid has been obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental the provider failed to request an out of state search for sexual offender and child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Maine. The provider has results of sexual offender search national check and also mentioned that staff had come from another facility and she thought because there was not a 90 day break in service that the results from the other facility was okay to keep on file at the new facility. The counselor advised that the results and search is specific to each facility and it is not specific to a break in service but eligibility from out of state. The provider requested a sexual offender search from the state of Maine at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has the requested and has results on file for staff for out of state sexual offender search and child abuse and neglect registry by the due date

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 near stacked chairs close to their heads and or chairs near tables that were near the childs head. The counselor observed in the four and five year old classroom a child sleeping under the edge of the table top. The counselor also observed a child in the two and three year old classroom that was sleeping up against a cubie shelf stored toys with the childs face against the furniture. The provider immediately removed all hazards and moved the children further from the structures and furniture at time of inspection. Counselor reminded staff that children should not sleep near potential hazards or up against furniture. TA was provided to ensure that children nap away from furniture or other hazards at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

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

23-04 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a 1A:10B:C size fire extinguisher in the facilitys van used to transport children in care. The counselor advised the provider that the appropriate size for compliance is 2A10BC for transportation specifically when transporting children in care. The provider immediately switched out the fire extinguisher for the appropriate size in the van at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility replaces the fire extinguisher for the correct size by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the yellow metal stationary bus with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. The counselor observed some areas with rust present on the metal and advised provider that the equipment needs to be repainted to ensure compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is painted by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF training from part 1 or part 2 within 90 days of working in the industry. The staff started as child care personnel in the industry on 9/25/2023 and failed to start a course within 90 days. The provider forwarded a text message of the completed certificate for a course taken from part 2 of required DCF training, "Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices" completed today 1/10/2024. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes required training by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed an advertisement sign on the fence facing the road and business cards in the facility that did not include the license number. Provider advised to ensure anything promoting, advertising, or branding the facility contains the license number to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of the inspection the provider observed a 3 inch space between the gate and the gate's entrance door. This takes the facility out of compliance for this standard. The provider advised to close the space to ensure animals did not gain access to the play area to maintain compliance of the standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the license number was missing from the sign outside the building. The provider was advised to ensure that the license number on all advertisement to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

09-02 · Planned Activities

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the 1 year old classroom was not following their schedule. At 11:44 am the class was already completed lunch and sleeping. Their schedule states the timeframe is 12:15 to 2p is nap time. They noncompliance was resolved once the children woke up from nap at the correct time

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

14-01 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

At the time of the inspection, the 2 year old classroom did not have working lights on the backside of the classroom. The facility was advised to ensure that all lighting is repaired and equivalent to 20 ft candles (3 ft from floor) to maintain compliance of this standard

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 counselor observed a snake skin on the playground. The provider advised the counselor that moth balls were thrown out because they'd seen a snake around the premises. The provider was advised to ensure that their play area was cleaned and kept from hazard that pose a low potential harm to children

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a sleep mat of child named on the supplemental that was not covered with an impermeable surface. The provider was advised to ensure all mats in the facility were observed for tears and rips to ensure the maintenance of this standard. The non-compliance was resolved once the provider replaced the mat because they are provided by the facility

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that the alternate routes were not on the emergency evacuation posted in each classroom. the provider was advised to ensure alternative routes are on all emergency routes to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

29-14 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that the sinks in the kitchen were not labeled. The provider was advised to ensure that the sinks were labeled in the correct order to ensure that proper use of wash, rinse, sanitize to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed equipment on both age group playgrounds was not safe or sanitary. The seat on the circular see saw, the seat has wood exposed that could splinter. On the younger children playground, the blue car on the play ground has rotten wood that is not sturdy to support children playing, and the rubber wheel is not attached exposing a nail that could injure a child playing. The provider was advised to ensure that the equipment is safe and sanitary to maintain the compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the mulch was not maintained. The provider was advised to ensure that mulch is 6inches in depth to maintain compliance of this standard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. 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: At time of inspection director updated and amde current the Employee/Contractor Roster

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023

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