12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the sink was still leaking, and the cabinet had not been repaired. Also, the shade sails are still twisted, one is now not connected on one end and the other one is to low. TA was provided to get the shad sails repaired by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the re-inspection, the mulch had still not been added, and the mulch was only measuring 2-3 inches. TA was provided that the resilient surface is required to be 6" out and around on all stationary equipment. The provider will need to add mulch before the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed water on the floor next to the sink in the first restroom and the cabinet to the sink is in need of repair, it has water damage. TA was provided to get the leak fixed and repair or replaced the cabinet. Also, one of the shade sails is twisted and broken on the playground and the other 2 shade sails are hanging very low. TA was provided to attach the shade sail back to the poles and to tighten the other two shade sails that are hanging to low

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 sink in the back restroom had hand sanitizer, and two bottles of spray disinfectant accessible to children. The provider placed the items out of reach of children during the inspection. TA was provided that all hand sanitizer and cleaners and sprays must be kept out of the reach of children at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was only 2-4 inches of mulch under and around the red merry go round, red climber, green bouncer and the red hanging bars. TA was provided that all stationary equipment is required to have 6" of resilient surface 6 ft out and around. More mulch will need to be added to meet this requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental had an expired Abuse and Neglect dated 8/17/23. At the time of the inspection, 3 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed one of the stalls in the children's bathroom was missing toilet paper. The provider replaced the toilet paper placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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

23-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The provider stated the facility's fire inspector had retired and they were unaware. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/21/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/22/24 (weather) and 12/18/23 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in February 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present

At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 5/30/24 and the prior year was completed on 5/4/23

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the CCR counselor was present putting the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-19 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace or remove the shade cloths, cover or remove the tree roots and clean/paint the cars and airplane prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 shade cloths that were tied up and one was torn, the other was hanging low. Also, tree roots were observed near the concrete pad. Lastly, the purple airplane, and red and orange cars were observed dirty (tree pollen. etc.)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to fill in the gap or add a barrier on the outside of the fence and replace the tension wire prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an area of fencing to the left of the door leading to the playground that had a gap that measured 5 inches. Also, the fence line along the rear of the playground to the right that the tension wire is missing and the bottom of the fence could be pulled up

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that fire and emergency drills should not be conducted on the same day. No weather drill has been conducted yet this licensing year

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have documentation of completing a fire drill during the month of January 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly when children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/18/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 12/18/23 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in February 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the wood

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a blue play table on the playground that was broken/cracked. The provider removed the toy while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Lastly, the counselor observed the wood on the top of the slide is starting to rot

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 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 CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of January 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed none of the stationary equipment (slide, red and orange cars, purple airplane and jungle gym) had sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 4 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

36-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed only 1 staff was onsite with current CPR

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed only 1 staff was onsite with current First Aid

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 inspection, the counselor observed three ant piles on the grassy area of the playground along the fenced gate opening to the churchs grass area near the broken outdoor equipment storage. TA was provided to ensure that the ant piles are treated and removed by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the classrooms emergency evacuation diagram including only one safe exit route. Provider immediately documented an alternate route on the diagrams. Provider stated that they have been practicing both routes during fire drills but was not aware that two routes needed to be displayed. TA was provided to provider to document an alternate route for evacuation on all posted evacuation diagrams throughout the facility

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a box of golden crackers rounds expired as of 8/22/2023. Provider immediately discarded of the food item. TA was provided to ensure that facility follows the manufacturers suggested expiration date to eliminate offering expired foods to children in care

Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch did not meet the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The red monkey bars measured at 5 inches, the red merry go round measured at 2 inches, the red car and orange car measured at 2 inches, the purple airplane measured at 1 inch of mulch. TA was provided for the provider to add more mulch and maintain the mulch by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Provider stated that she is waiting on a bigger class size for the fire department to add staff at the next available class for training. Counselor advised provider that the fire extinguisher training can be conducted and demonstrated by director and specific to the facility's location of extinguishers and must be documented as verification of completion. Provider stated that she understood and will complete it. TA was provided to ensure all new staff complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. 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 exposure plan refresher annually. Staff last completed the exposure training 1/8/2022. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training refresher by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that provider walk the playground to recognize potential hazards that pose a threat to the health and safety of the well being of the children and quickly address hazards

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed an active red ant pile in the grassy area of the playground. Provider immediately raked the ant pile away the ants were no longer visible on top of the grass. Provider advised that she will have children stay away from the area. Provider also, advised that she will have maintenance treat the playground area to ensure that ant piles do not return

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

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

09-07 · Technical assistance was provided that children 2 years old and older can have media and listen to music or videos, but it must be educational

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the main classroom of mixed aged children ages three to five years old with YouTube playing on the television with kids bop media with video playing in the background while children were painting. Provider was advised that media should be educational or lullabies. Provider immediately turned to a video playing children's educational songs and lullabies

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facility is clean and cleaning is maintained

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the vents in the kitchen above the refrigerator and the stove to be not cleaned with dust present. Also, the refrigerator to the left side of the kitchen was not clean. The drawers and shelves had food crumbs and stains visible. Provider immediately cleaned all the vents in the kitchen, changed the filter and wiped down the inside of the refrigerator

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff walks the outdoor area to inspect areas that pose health or safety hazards or the well-being of the children

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an active red ant pile on the playground near the concreate platform. Provider stated that she will have the yard service to remove and maintain the ant piles this week. Licensing advised that ant piles should be monitored and removed as they appear

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food given to the children in care is not expired and staff is frequently reviewing dates checking for expired food

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food in the refrigerator to the left side of the kitchen. The grape jelly had an expiration date of 7/19/23. The carrots had an expiration date of 7/16/23 and the large white eggs had an expiration date of 7/13/23. Provider immediately threw expired food items in the trash can

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-24 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that if food items are removed from the original package, it is stored properly and labeled with the name of the food item, the date it was opened and the date it expires

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen fish sticks in a clear freezer bag, only labeled with the date it was opened. Provider immediately labeled the bag with the name of the food item

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate staff is present or staff is hired to ensure that children in care are supervised at all times and that children are never left alone

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental leaving the children in care alone in the classroom when going to open the front door when Licensing counselor arrived. Also, the child care personnel allowed two children to go to the restroom alone on two separate occasions while staff watched both the children in the classroom as well as the child going to the restroom at the same time from within the classroom. Provider stated that she was previously told that as long as children are in eye view that it was okay. Licensing advised that supervision is actually being present with the children and that provider may have to hire additional staff to ensure supervision is maintained. The supervision was resolved when another staff member came in and started working

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children are 18 inches apart, not blocking any exits and away from furniture while sleeping to avoid hazards

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in care in the main classroom not sleeping 18 inches apart. Provider immediately moved furniture to allow for children to be spaced further apart

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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

32-03 · Technical assistance was provided that outdoor equipment should be in good repair with the manufactured design. Outdoor equipment that has rusted and has paint chipping should be repainted or replaced

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the provider removed the red, blue and green stationary bike outdoor equipment. However, the green slide safety bar at the top of the slide is rusted and also has paint chipping as well as the red metal car and the red merry go round. Also, the purple airplane has rusted handles with paint chipping. The provider stated that she placed a rubber material and duct taped to secure it as repair for the green slide safety bar and the purple airplane. Licensing advised that all outdoor equipment that is rusted and has paint chipping should be sanded down and repainted as repair or replaced

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the protective surface on all of the stationary equipment on the playground was not maintained. The stationary green slide mulch was measured at 4 inches. The red money bars mulch was measured at 3 inches, the red merry go round mulch was measured at 1 and a half inches and the green teeter totter was measured at 2 inches

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-08 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children's bedding is sent home to be cleaned at least once a week or as needed per the provider's discretion

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple children's blankets that were not clean

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned and maintained before the

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed facility not clean, in that the baseboards, air conditioning vents, children's toys and two floor rugs in the main classroom to the right of the entrance door. Also, inside of the oven and stovetop were dirty as well as the inside of both refrigerators. The floors and cabinets in the kitchen were observed dirty and had spider webs present

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that harmful items are stored properly and out of the reach of children by the

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed open paint on the playground stored behind the kitchen door entrance to the playground. Gardening tools such as rakes, a ladder and shovel were located in the same area on the playground. Also, an unknown chemical was observed unlabeled stored in a large gray bin beside the other hazardous material

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 multiple active wasp nest above the outside of the kitchen door ceiling leading to the playground and on the side of the wall as well as on hazardous items such as gardening tools stored on the playground. The provider removed all of the active wasp nest bringing this standard back in to compliance

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children's mats are maintained with an impermeable surface or replaced by the

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple children's mats that were torn with tears exposing the sponge cushion

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

24-12 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed multiple plastic trash bags that were filled with trash stored next to the garbage cans in the kitchen near the hand washing sink. The provider removed the trash properly disposing the trash, this was completed at time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed several food items expired in the refrigerator. For example, food condiments (expiration date 1/6/19, 1/6/21, 9/24/19, 6/30/22) Bread (expired 6/16/23) and Sausage (expired 1/23/23) The provided stated that the staff and children's food is stored throughout both refrigerator and freezer combos. Counselor encouraged provider to label designated areas in the refrigerators to separate children and staff food while stored. The provider discarded all expired food which was completed at the time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-21 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food is stored properly and secure as well as food items dated with date that they were opened

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed leftover fruit stored in butter dish containers not labeled with date or food item name. As well as instant mashed potatoes box was not sealed properly in that the box was open exposing the grains. Also, the frozen french fries in the freezer to the right in the kitchen was not sealed properly in that the bag was open and not labeled with a date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the surface is maintained with an impermeable surface or replaced by the

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing station in the main classroom to the right side from the entrance door was torn and had tears exposing the sponge cushion

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

31-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair and that broken furniture is either repaired or replaced by the

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed facility not in good repair in that the blue children's tables in the main classroom to the right of the entrance doors had paint chipping. Also, the wood children's table in the same classroom had table legs that were not even and was supported using a plastic tubber ware container

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that equipment is in good repair or replaced by the

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the red, blue and green stationary bike seats were cracked, had splintered wood and nails that were not secured

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that 6 inches of mulch is maintained for all stationary outdoor equipment by the

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that mulch needs to be added near all stationary equipment for example, the blue slide, the red climbing equipment, the green 4 way seesaw, the red merry go round and also the red, green, blue stationary bikes. Counselor measured one to two inches of mulch near stationary equipment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that parents acknowledge and sign distracted driver brochure in April and September annually

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three children listed on the supplemental had distracted driver brochure was not signed and dated in April 2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance provided to ensure staff signs the Child Abuse and Neglect form by the

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed staff file of child care personnel listed on the supplemental with an expired Child Abuse and Neglect form not signed annually

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that classroom rosters are maintained and present in each classroom daily

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that child care personnel in open classroom did not have a classroom roster present in the classroom. Child care personnel advised that attendance roster is kept near the front door next to parent sign in book for the summer and during the school year teachers have a roster present. Counselor advised provider that each classroom must have an updated classroom roster present and maintained daily

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that monthly inspections should also include areas 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. The provider was also reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the last entry was dated 10/7/22. There were no entries from that date to current

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 23 children enrolled and all 23 children's files were reviewed. The children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file

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 enter the enrollment date prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, all children's files were reviewed. The child listed on the supplemental did not have an enrollment date listed on their enrollment form or any other forms in the file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.