Lighthouse Community Preschool

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed three blue tricycle's on the older childrens playground with paint chipping and the rubber handle material cracked of some of the bikes. TA was provided to ensure that the tricycles are repainted and handles repaired by the due date

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12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few areas of the facility with paint chipping, drywall exposed and a piece of baseboard missing. In the infant classroom to the left side of the room where the storage closeted area where infant food and bottle warmer is stored the specialist observed paint chipping on the wall and to the left side of the wall near the bottom of the wall the baseboard was missing in an area of the wall. In the one year old classroom near the carpeted area to the right of the classroom near the books the specialist observed some of the blue paint on the walls chipped near the bottom of the wall near the wall plastic plates. In the hallway leading to the laundry room outside of the three through five year old classroom on the edge of the right side of the wall paint was chipping and at the bottom of the wall drywall was exposed and missing. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repaired by the due date

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13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle in the one year old classroom containing a clear solution. The specialist asked the staff what was in the bottle. The staff replied Odo-Ban and water. The specialist asked if she can label the spray bottle with the chemical name. The staff labeled the spray bottle accordingly at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing toxic or hazardous material are labeled at all times

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some food items in the facilitys food preparation area where childrens snacks and beverages are stored and in some classrooms that were expired. The specialist observed three boxes of graham crackers that were expired as of 3/24/25 and Welchs fruit snacks expired as of 3/4/2025. In the infant classroom there was a loaf of bread in the refrigerator that was expired as of 4/23/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation for expiration dates listed by the manufacturer

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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31-05 · Indoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the infant classroom toys and furniture for infants to include a rocker horse, rocking chairs, bouncers, etc. stored in an unused restroom. The specialist advised that toys can not be stored in the restroom. The provider advised that the toys are not used and that the program receives a lot of donations. The specialist asked the provider to remove the toys from the restroom. The provider immediately removed the toys from the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that toys and furniture are stored in sanitary condition

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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33-17 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed the required SR courses within 90 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 6/17/2024. The staff started Health Safety and Nutrition in a school readiness program but has not finished the course. The staff needs to complete Safety Practices in a school readiness course. The provider is aware from a previous inspection that both courses need to be completed by the due date. TA was provided to ensure that the required courses are completed by the due date

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33-17 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the health and safety required SR training that was due by June 30, 2024

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36-03 · CPR Requirements

At the time of the inspection, there were 3 classrooms and 5 staff and only the director that is listed in the supplemental had current CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff at least 3 staff are required to have current CPR and first aid that are in direct supervision of children. TA was provided that more staff will need to complete the required CPR and first aid

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37-02 · First Aid Requirements

At the time of the inspection, there were 3 classrooms and 5 staff and only the director that is listed in the supplemental had current CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff at least 3 staff are required to have current CPR and first aid that are in direct supervision of children. TA was provided that more staff will need to complete the required CPR and first aid

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46-01 · Daily Attendance

At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the daily attendance was not completed in the - & 2-year-old classroom. There were 5 children present and no children were signed in. The staff signed the children in during the inspection. TA was provided that the classroom must have all children signed in at all times

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13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed storage of hazardous materials accessible to children in care. In the laundry area of the facility the counselor observed two open containers of powdered laundry detergents stacked on the floor near the washer. As well as in the metal two door cabinet near the washer was unlocked and stored cleaners and disinfectants on a low shelf. The provider advised that the hazardous material must be removed and placed high or behind a locked cabinet. The counselor also observed in the food preparation, staff lounge a black utility cart with open paint cans, a power drill and other tools and building material stored and the door to the room as open. The provider removed all of the hazardous material at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hazardous materials are not accessible to children in care

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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25-01 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the pm snack menu with only one food group offered. The counselor advised the provider that at least two food groups have to be offered for a snack. The provider gave the example for tomorrows snack item being listed as Granola bar and water to offering 100% juice and a granola bar. The provider revised the rest of the weeks snack menu with adding 100% juice as the additional food group added at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the snack menu includes at least two different food groups

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple bottles and childrens water bottles provided from home not labeled with the childs full first and last name and only had the childs first name labeled. The provider immediately had the staff to label all bottles to include the childrens first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and water cups are labeled appropriately

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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30-14 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old classroom near the diapering station with no diapering procedures posted. The provider immediately posed the diapering procedures in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations at all times

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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33-04 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete training within 12 months of starting in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 8/4/2022 and has not completed required DCF training courses. The staff started at the facility on 6/18/2024 and has still not completed 40 hour training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes required training for 40 hours by the due date

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33-06 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete five hour literacy training course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 8/4/2022. The staff started at the facility on 6/18/2024 and has still not completed training course. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes five hour literacy course by the due date

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33-08 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel failed to document 10 hour in service training on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268. The provider had staff to document the completed training on the log at time of inspection with 10 hours of training. TA was provided to ensure that the required form is documented each year with the at least 10 hours of training

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual exposure plan training. The training was last completed on 8/4/2023. The provider had the staff complete training at time of inspection, signed with todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete the exposure plan training initially before starting and annually

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired Immunization records. Child 1s record was expired as of 7/26/2024. Child 2s record was expired as of 7/6/2024. Child 3s record was expired 8/6/2024. Child 4s record was expired as of 6/12/2024. Child 5s record was expired as of 6/25/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization record forms on file by the due date

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have child care personnel listed on the supplemental to complete exposure plan training and place on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes exposure plan training and training is documented on file by the due date

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44-01 · Personnel Records

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not have complete personnel files with all required documents included on file for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that by the

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45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the provider did not initiate an out of state search for child abuse registry or sexual offender search state specific for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The counselor and provider have discussed in detail how to initiate each screening for each state multiple times and counselor answered all providers questions. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates the screening and documents on file for Licensing to review by the

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25-01 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the facility did not have a menu posted. The counselor observed morning snack where staff offered the children in care apple sauce. The counselor asked what other snack the children will have. The provider answered she is not sure, she does not know what snack items are stored at the facility. The counselor and staff walked the classrooms and found snacks stored in empty classrooms that were in date. Snacks included Cheerios cereal, Nutrigrain cereal bars (mixed fruit), Veggie chips and apple cinnamon rice cakes. The counselor encouraged the provider to offer the children another snack items to ensure 2 food groups were met. The provider offered the children the whole grain apple cinnamon rice cakes with the apple sauce for morning snack. TA was provided to ensure that snacks include at least two different food groups and options provided must be nutritional for children in care

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel new to the facility did not complete initial exposure plan training. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completed exposure plan training by the due date

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45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a documentation of a search initiated for out of state screening for child abuse and neglect and sexual offender search. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a screening for both child abuse and neglect as well as sexual offender search for each state the staff has lived in within the past 5 years

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26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed that the facility failed to post a current snack menu to include both a morning and afternoon snack that the facility provides to children in care. The counselor advised the provider that they need a snack menu and encouraged staff to complete a menu for the rest of this week to ensure compliance at time of inspection. The provider immediately hand wrote a snack menu for today and the rest of this week and posted the menu at time of inspection. The counselor and provider discussed again that snack must include at least two different food groups and options provided must be nutritional for children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a current weekly menu posted at the start of the week going forward

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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44-01 · Personnel Records

At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete personnel file with all required documents included for Licensing counselor to review. The counselor has provided the provider with a copy of the personnel checklist and required forms multiple times sent via email and detailed that each staffs file must be complete with all required forms prior to the staff starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff has a complete file with required documents on file by the due date

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44-06 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a complete log of hours worked on file. The staff started volunteering on 5/3/2024. The provider had staff to complete a log of hours worked for the month of May 2024 at time of inspection. TA was provided to provider to ensure that volunteers complete a log of hours worked and document hours on file for licensing to review

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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04-18 · Supervision

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in care in the preschool classroom with two through four year old children present being supervised from staff, personnel and a parent from the Lighthouse ministries whom did not have current background screenings. Personnel advised that they were volunteers due to the facilitys staff being out. The counselor advised that children can not be left alone with unauthorized personnel at any time. The personnel advised that the child care personnel who meets all requirements was in another part of the building. Child care personnel shortly came back to the classroom and counselor reiterated that children in care can never being left supervised by unauthorized personnel who do not have a current background screening. Counselor stressed repeatedly that no unauthorized personnel can be left alone with children at any time. TA was provided to ensure that the facility does not leave personnel with children to supervise at any time if they do not have a background screening. As well as if facility does not have enough child care personnel to meet ratio that staff reach out to parents for pick up in order to ensure compliance

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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12-03 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed paint chipping on the wall in the preschool classroom with mixed ages of two through four years old within reach of children towards the lower part of the wall near the restroom. The provider advised that they will paint the area. TA was provided to ensure that the area is repainted by the due date

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24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food items in the 1 st classroom on the left side from the entrance as well as in the food preparation area refrigerators. The Go Gurt tube yogurts were expired as of 1/27/2024, the apple sauce was expired as of 1/24/2024 and the fruit cups of pineapples and mandarin oranges was expired as of 10/28/2023 and 4/8/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff checks manufacturers recommended expiration dates frequently and follow them to ensure expired food items are not offered to children in care

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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25-01 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor reviewed the facilitys snack menu posted. The provider advised that parents provide daily lunches and provider provides snacks in the morning and afternoon. The counselor advised the provider that they need to send a written request to add food service on their current license. As well as offered technical support that the morning and afternoon snack must include two different food groups. The counselor observed the snack for morning for today was noted as cereal and the afternoon snack noted as fruit on the facilitys monthly snack menu. The counselor advised that the facility must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. A copy of the MyPlate USDA was provided at time of inspection. The provider advised that this morning the children ate a fruit cup and this afternoon after discussing options with the counselor she will provide animal crackers and apple sauce for children's snack instead of just fruit. TA was provided to ensure that the weekly snack menu and food offered to children in care meet the nutritional needs of the children

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25-07 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the far upright refrigerator in the kitchen with no thermometer present. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerator has a thermometer present at all times

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32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the older childrens playground near the stationary multi colored climbing equipment with slides did not meet the required 6 inches in depth and 6 ft in perimeter. The mulch measured at 4 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the mulch is raked or added to meet the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 ft in perimeter

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33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who was present in the infant and one year old classroom has not completed safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training within 30 days of employment at the facility. The child care personnel started at the facility on 1/22/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the required training by the due date

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34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility does not have a director with current credentials on site. The provider advised that they are looking for a director to hire. The previous directors last date of employment was 4/4/2024. As of 4/5/2024 the facility did not have a director. On 4/8/2024 the provider emailed the counselor notice of loss of director. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a director by the due date

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training annually. Staff last completed the training on 3/6/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan refresher training is completed annually and documented on file for Licensing to review

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41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental has an expired Immunization record form. Child 1 expired as of 3/20/2024. Child 2 expired as of 4/3/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have a current Immunization record on file by the

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44-01 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the designated representative and other personnel did not have a complete file to include results of an eligible background screening on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the individuals have personnel records on file for Licensing to review. Counselor reviewed 5 staff files

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45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel did not have a search initiated for out of state child abuse registry for the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The provider received the out of state background screening provisional hire letter on 1/11/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a search for out of state registry for all states provider has lived in within the past 5 years by the due date

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13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the door to the staff only restroom in the two year old classroom was not locked the latch on the top of the door on the outside was unlatched inside the restroom was a large bottle of pine sol cleaner sitting on a chair next to the sink. Counselor reminded staff that is chemical or any hazardous material is stored it should not be accessible to children. The staff understood and immediately locked the latch on the door. TA was provided to ensure that children in care do not have access to chemicals or any other hazardous materials at any time

Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed food items that were expired. The counselor observed a bag of garden veggie straws that were expired as of 12/4/23 in the one year old classroom. Also, the Chips Ahoy cookies expired as of 6/22/23 and sour patch kids candy expired as of 12/5/23 in the three and four year old classroom. Provider immediately discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the manufacturers date is followed to ensure that expired food is not offered to children in care

Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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25-08 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mini refrigerators in all of the four classrooms with no thermometer in the freezer section of the refrigerator/freezer combos. TA was provided to ensure that thermometers are placed in the freezers by the due date

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32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the dome shaped climbing equipment with the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured at 4 inches. The provider immediately racked mulch from an area off to the side where the bikes were stored that did not need mulch to meet the required 6 inches at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that resilient surface is maintained at all times

Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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33-07 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required 10 in service training for the current year beginning 7/1/2022-6/30/2023. Staff completed a training course after the deadline on 7/11/2023 which is reflected on DCG training transcript. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes the required in service within the current year dates to remain in compliance

Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

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