28-03 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required training course within 30 days of employment in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 4/22/2024. The staff was supposed to start a course by 7/22/2024. The staff started training course Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a required training by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

28-08 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 4/22/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes fire extinguisher training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

28-08 · Training Requirements SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training within 30 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/16/2024. The provider advised that the staff completed the DCF course Orientation. The counselor advised the staff that the requirement also includes hands on training that must be completed. The provider trained the staff on fire extinguishers at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained on fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

30-12 · Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training initially before starting at the facility. The provider trained the staff on exposure plan training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the exposure plan training initially and annually

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

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

37-03 · Personnel Records SACCF Handbook

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the staff sign the statement at time of inspection and place it on file. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a signed supplemental statement on file

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-03 · Facility Environment SACCF Handbook

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in the 3 of the 5 vehicles used to transport children in care were placed in crate boxes in the front of the vehicle with a bungee cord securing the fire extinguisher. The counselor advised the provider that the fire extinguisher was not mounted or secured properly that way and reminded the provider that the fire extinguisher is a potential hazard if it is not secured properly in place inside the vehicle. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers in all the vehicles are mounted or secured properly

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the game room with dust build up on the air conditioning vents, the ceiling tiles near the fans and also the light fixture near the fans. The counselor also observed a ceiling tile that was stained with a wet spot in the classroom near the gym. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-03 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in the some of the vehicles used to transport children in care were not secured in place or mounted in the vehicles. The counselor observed the fire extinguishers in van 1 inside of a crate on the floor and in van 2 the fire extinguisher was placed on the floor next to the passengers seat. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are secured or mounted to eliminate the safety hazard

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet not covered in the main media room where the children eat snack that was lower on the wall near the door where children were present. TA was provided to ensure that outlets covers are covered when accessible to children

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-06 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to complete a fire monthly fire drill. The provider was previously cited in 2023 for conducting more than the minimum of 3 emergency preparedness drills per year. At that time the counselor advised the provider that only 1 monthly fire can be substituted for an emergency preparedness drill within a Licensing period. The provider conducted an emergency drill in place of a monthly fire drill recently in the months of January, February, April, June and July of 2024. The facility last conducted a fire drill on 5/30/2024. The provider was reminded again that they must complete monthly fire drills and no more than a minimum of 3 emergency drills can be completed and no more than 1 other drill can be substituted for a monthly fire drill. TA was provided to ensure that the provider completes monthly fire drills each month. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___5/30/2024__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _______7/22/2024_______ and a weather drill conducted on ______6/10/2024______ . The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __August ____ 2023. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor. TS was provided to ensure that the facility service and retag the fire extinguishers in the facility by the end of this month for compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

25-01 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility offer the children in care an afternoon snack which consist of graham crackers and kool aid juice pouches meeting only 1 food group. The counselor advised the provider that snacks need to at least have 2 different food groups offered. The counselor suggested that the beverage can count as a food group if the beverage is milk and or 100 % juice. The provider previously encouraged the provider to offer nutritious snacks in past inspections after observing the children eating pop tarts and offered Takis chips. The counselor encouraged the provider to follow the myplate recommendations for different food groups. Also, the offer nutritious meals to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the provider offers at least 2 different food groups of nutritious snack items

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys snack menu for the current week with planned snacks until todays date, Wednesday of this week. The provider advised that she needs to go shopping. The counselor advised staff that menus must be written, planned and posted at the beginning of each week for the entire week. TA was provided to ensure that the snack menu is planned and completed at the beginning of each week

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

05-06 · Transportation

At time of inspection, the counselor observed van 1 arrive at the facility from picking up children in care and driver was observed completing a 1 st sweep of the van while children remained outside in a line to go inside the building. After the driver completed the sweep the driver lead the children in the building. The counselor observed after an estimated 10 minutes later, van 2 arrived at the facility after picking up children in care and driver parked the van and children exited then driver conducted a sweep of the van. Once driver completed the sweep the driver lead the children who were lined up on the outside the van into the building. The counselor noticed after an estimated 6 minutes later driver 2 came out to conduct a second sweep of van 1 which the counselor observed the vehicle alarm sound. The counselor also observed that after an estimated 10 minutes total of when van 2 arrived driver 1 came to conduct the second sweep of van 2, but the vehicle alarm did not sound. At the time of inspection there were 2 staff present which was driver 1 and driver 2. TA was provided to ensure that the 2 nd sweep is conducted immediately after the 1 st sweep to ensure no children are left behind on the vehicle at any time. The counselor reminded the provider that seconds matter when trying to ensure that children in care are not left on vehicles

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of inspection, the provider failed to post a current snack menu at the start of the week in an inconspicuous area where parents can view. The counselor observed last months, March 2024 menu still posted and the month of April was not completed. The provider immediately completed and posted the menu at time of inspection for the month. TA was provided to ensure that a snack menu is posted current at the start of each week, planned and dated to ensure compliance

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider and all staff have not completed an annual refresher of exposure plan training. Provider had all staff review the exposure plan training set by provider and sign today during time of inspection. Counselor explained to the provider that the training should be completed annually and provided a verbal example to check for understanding. TA was provided to ensure that annual training is completed for exposure plan and documented on file for Licensing to review

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, the fire evacuations were not posted in the gym, K-1 room and games room. The provider posted the fire evacuations therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys 4 vehicles being operated in need of cleaning on the inside to remove garbage and vacuum and also spot clean areas on the seating to remove stains as well as the carpet in one of the vehicles that had stains oberved. Provider stated that children are not allowed to eat in the vehicles but food wrappers were observed on the floors in the vehicles. TA was provided to ensure that the vehicles are cleaned by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

05-06 · Transportation

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the driver dropped off three middle school aged children and did not complete a sweep of the vehicle and drove off after children exited the vehicle. The counselor then observed the children walk into the facility and were not checked in for attendance. The children joined the other children in the main large room next to the Directors desk for snack. The counselor asked the provider how transportation is typically conducted and why a 2 nd sweep was not conducted. He replied that there is usually staff that logs children into the program and someone usually does do a 2 nd sweep but stated that early release days from school are crazy. Counselor advised provider that each time driver arrives at their destination a 1 st and 2 nd sweep but be conducted. If the driver has another route they can continue after ensuring that no children are left on the vehicle and all children must be accounted for once they arrive at the program by being signed into attendance. Counselor later spoke to the driver who stated she thought the sweeps were conducted only at the final stop when the route is completed. She also ensured that typically a 2 nd sweep is completed daily, but it was not done today at time of inspection. Counselor explained that rule states each destination and advised that provider practice the sweeps after reaching each destination going forward. Once staff parked the vehicle, she stated that she completed a sweep and disarmed the alarm and logged the 1st sweep on the transportation log. Later in the inspection provider instructed a staff member to complete a 2nd sweep along with counselor to ensure no children were left in the vehicle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that visual sweeps are conducted and documented after driver arrives at each destination and encourages provider to read SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F&G for more information on the standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have current physical examination forms. Counselor advised provider that staff cannot transport until a current physical is on file. Provider stated that she understood and stated she thought they completed an exam this year, but just cannot find the updated copy or they might have to reach out to the physician to get a copy. If the physical examination has not been completed this year staff needs to complete exam and have documentation on file before they can transport children. Provider was not able to produce current physicals at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the physical examination by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given due to provider being closed the Holiday break

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed three of the fire extinguishers in the vehicles not secured or mounted. Counselor observed two fire extinguishers loose in crates on the floor next to the drivers side seat and 1 that was laying on the floor loose in between the driver and passenger side in the vehicles. Counselor explained to provider that this is a safety concern and that the extinguishers need to be secured. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted or secured by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium with outlet with no covers. The provider stated that the children are in the gym daily and it is used in the case of inclement weather. The counselor advised that the outlets need to be covered. Provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspeciton. TA was provided to ensure that outlets are covered by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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

15-05 · Licensed Capacity

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the capacity was not posted in the gymnasium or the K-1 st grade classroom that is off from the gymnasium. Provider advised that they were removed to paint and not posted back. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity for those areas are posted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that more than three occurrences a monthly fire drill was substituted for a monthly fire drill in a 12 month period. Specifically, an emergency preparedness drill was substituted for a monthly fire drill on 9/22/23 for a inclement weather drill ,10/20/23 for a lock down drill and 11/9/23 for a lock down drill. Counselor advised provider that up to 3 occurrences within a 12 month period an emergency preparedness drill can be substituted for a monthly fire drill and a minimum of one emergency preparedness can be substituted for one monthly fire drill. At the time of inspection, the facility completed the monthly fire drill on today's date while Licensing counselor was onsite. Provider also completed fire drills for the months of 1/25/23,2/17/23,5/30/23,6/20/23,8/16/23 and 10/2023. The months a fire drill was supposed to be completed were 7/12/23,9/22/23 and 10/20/23 and 11/9/23 but emergency preparedness drill was conducted instead not including the 3 maximum drills allotted. TA was provided to ensure that monthly fire drills are conducted and emergency preparedness drills are conducted but not to be over the acceptable occurrence stated in rule. Provider will need to conduct monthly fire drills going forward

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium, the back classroom near the exit door and the k-1 st classroom as well as the game room with no evacuation plans posted. TA was provided to ensure that the provider post the evacuation plans in those areas by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed individually bottled Gatorade juices being served in a cup to each children in care that were expired as of 7/10/23. The children consumed the juice with their first snack after shortly arriving to the facility. Counselor advised provider of the expiration date observed and staff stated they will discard of the remaining bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers expiration date to avoid children in care being offered expired food items

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 had an expired driver's physical and had transported since the expiration date per the facility's transportation logs. Technical support was given to the provider to have the staff complete a driver's physical prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

07-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/replaced prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable

At the time of the inspection, the Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) with tag #'s KIRM, HCT-L82, X1526D and Z75-9RP used to transport children. The vehicle with tag #KIRM alarm system activates, however, it took over 5 minutes for the audible alarm to activate

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

08-04 · Seat Belts/Child Restraints

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bus with tag # Z75-9RP was being used to transport children and did not have any seat belts for the children which was confirmed by speaking with the director and driver. The bus is a 33 passenger and the only seat belt observed was for the driver seat. Technical support was given to the provider that the bus must be parked and not used until seat belts can be installed and to complete prior to the due date

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

23-05 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in July 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers serviced/re-tagged prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

23-06 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor requested the facility perform a fire drill. The provider failed to utilize the fire system and used walkie talkies to complete the drill. Technical support was given to the provider that fire drills must be completed using the approved alarm system. The last fire drill was completed on 6/20/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/10/23 (lockdown) and 4/28/23 (weather)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bus with tag #X1526D was missing the facility's license number. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. 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 had an expired physical and had transported per the facility's transportation logs. The provider is aware the staff cannot drive until a current physical has been obtained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's snack menu and observed it was dated June 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the menu prior to the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to post the signs prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to post the when to wash your hands signs also. A sample sign from the CDC was emailed to the provider on today's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed neither bathroom had hand wash signs posted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start 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 had not started 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.