39-01 · Technical assistance was provided to the director explaining the importance of immediate action in order to be able to notify the child's custodial parents or legal guardians immediately

An incident occurred on May 5, 2025, in the three-year-old classroom between a teacher and a child. The incident occurred on Monday, May 5, 2025, however the director did not review the video footage until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, although she admitted to hearing the yelling on Monday. She then notified the parent through phone call on May 7, 2025

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

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

39-04 · Technical assistance was provided to the director to remind her that documentation needs to be done on the day of the incident/accident and shared with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the same day

There was an incident that occurred on May 5, 2025, involving a child in the three-year-old classroom and a teacher that was not shared with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day in occurred. The teacher was alleged to have slapped a child twice and push him down into a chair. The director provided a green note pad with documentation dated May 8, 2025. (Picture taken.)

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

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

47-01 · Technical assistance was given to the director explaining that aggressive, demeaning or intimidating actions or by personnel toward a child is inappropriate

The LS and the GOC 1 observed a video provided by the director of the three-year-old classroom on May 5, 2025, in which the teacher appears to have slapped a child on the arm and then again near the hand or side area. She then proceeded to grab his arm aggressively and push the child downwards toward the floor area landing him in a seated position while she yelled at him "No, no, sit down, stay there."

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the inspection visit Licensing Specialist observed that in the 1-year-old room two children were napping with mats touching 18 inches of distance was not maintained. LS gave TA to the director and staff explaining that a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The staff person then separated the children; thus, this regulation is marked back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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

30-07 · Diapering

During the inspection visit LS observed, toys and books on the diaper changing table. Licensing Specialist (LS) provided TA to the staff member regarding items that are allowed on the diaper changing table and explained that items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Items were removed at time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance

Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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

12-02 · Facility Environment

All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. There were 3 stained ceiling tiles observed during this on site inspection: in the 3 Year Old classroom. Pictures were taken of these tiles. Please check for water leaks and have the stained tiles replaced by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-12 · Facility Environment

It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Many A/C vents and ceiling tiles in the different classrooms and bathrooms have built up lint. This is a fire hazard. Please keep them clean. Pictures were taken of all the violation stated above. LS gave TA to the director in reference to keeping vents and ceiling tiles lint free

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times. Licensing Specialist (LS) observed bleach and water solution and disinfecting wipes on a shelve, accessible to the children (Picture was taken). LS gave TA to the director to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to children at all times. The director removed the sanitizer during this inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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

45-02 · Background Screening Documents

A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Please ensure to complete all parts of screening requirement by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

23-07 · Fire Drills

During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved. by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. A fire drill was conducted with 3 staff and 20 children on 6/28/2024. A lockdown drill was conducted with 4 staff and 13 children on 4/17/2024.The fire extinguishers are certified thru 8/2024. Yearly fire inspection completed on 7/31/2023 with no violations. The provider was not completing the monthly fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, instead she was using a manual devise. TA was giving to the director explaining that the alarm system must be used every month when completing drills. During the inspection the alarm monitoring company was at the facility and could not set off the alarm because there was a problem with the system. The director has been notified that she has until July 26th, 2024 to correct the problem

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Technical assistance was given to the Director. Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during in the inspection, placing this standard back in compliance

All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Licensing counselor observed two electrical outlets that were missing outlet covers

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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

46-07 · Daily Attendance

Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was resolved at time of inspection, placing it back in compliance

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.