12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility with area that need to be repaired. In the kitchen a hole was observed in the ceiling above the hand washing sink. Also, the flooring was coming up from the ground and missing in some areas of the kitchen near the door and refrigerator. In the mixed preschool class to the right side the open carpeted area of the classroom near the kitchen light bulbs were observed out and needed to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repaired 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 Licensing specialist observed the hand washing sink in the infant and one year old classroom near the diapering station with rust present. The provider stated she has a rust remover solution and will eliminate the rust. TA was provided to ensure that the rust is eliminated from the hand washing sink designated for diapering

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 Licensing specialist observed a small tricycle with paint chipping as well as the green merry go round on the metal handles that also need to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the metal stationary and outdoor toys are repainted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats in the two year old classroom as well as the mixed three and four year old classroom that were torn with tears exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The provider had extra mats stored in the facility and all of the torn mats were replaced at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to look through all childrens mat and replaced the torn mats to ensure compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens nap mats are impermeable at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs sleeping mat in the classroom with infants and one year old children that was torn with tears exposing the foam cushion on the inside of the mat causing it to not be impermeable. The staff switched the mat out for an impermeable mat in good condition that the facility had on hand at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mat is impermeable at all times

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

09-06 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the infants classroom with an tablet propped on a toy cabinet displaying a learning video. The counselor observed some of the infants watching the video and one child standing right in front of the tablet watching the video. The counselor advised the staff that children under two should not have media offered in care. The counselor suggested that the tablet be placed face down or turned around the block the video and allow infants and toddlers to listen to the media but not watch. The staff immediately placed the tablet face down at time of inspection to allow children to listen to the media only. TA was provided to ensure that media is not offered to children in care under the age of 2 years old

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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

23-05 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys fire extinguisher that was not tagged and serviced annually. The fire extinguisher was last tagged on 08/2023. The provider advised that the fire department advised the provider that the fire extinguisher is expired and needs to be replaced. The provider was not certain if the fire extinguisher was replaced or able to provide a follow up due to the owner being absent and out of the country for vacation. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is serviced and retagged by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ______10/22/2024_______. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ________10/26/2023_____ and a weather drill conducted on 10/18/2024______. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on August ____ 2023. TS was provided to ensure that provider conducts a fire drill during nap time when children are sleeping prior to the end of the current licensing period by 10/3/2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a package of rolls in the food preparation area that was expired as of 10/27/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility offers the children continental breakfast for children in care present before 8am, morning snack at 8:45am, lunch and afternoon snack. However, the facility failed to write and post a menu to include food items offered for breakfast and morning snack. The counselor only observed a monthly menu reflecting lunch and afternoon snack. The counselor advised provider that a weekly menu is required for all food items offered to children in care provided by the facility. TA was provided to ensure that a current menu is posted by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing sink in the food preparation kitchen that had hand washing procedures to include how to wash hands but did not include situational times when to wash hands. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate hand washing procedures to include how and when to wash hands are posted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Enrollment Information

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility failed to ensure that all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure Distracted drivers for the month of September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility makes up the brochure and has all parent acknowledger the brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed 5 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 4 additional childrens files of the 24 children enrolled in the facility. (A-D by last name) Counselor also reviewed the facility's brochure, Influenza for compliance for the month of August 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

46-03 · Daily Attendance

At the time of inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records for all children enrolled at the facility, parents sign in and out. The facilitys failed to ensure that arrival and departure times were completed daily and that parents signed in/ out children who were present daily. TA was provided to ensure that facility ensures that daily attendance is completed and accurate where parents sign children in and out

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the side fenced gate entrance to the playground to the right side of the building near the garbage cans had a gap at the bottom of the fence that was not at ground level measuring to over 4 inches. The counselor advised the provider that the gaps in fencing can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The counselor also advised the provider to lower the right side of the fence to eliminate the 4 inch gap to ensure that it is at ground level and any gaps are no larger than 3 and a half inches. TA was provided to ensure that the gap is eliminated or no larger than 3 and a half inches by the due date. Additional TS was provided to ensure that the playground area does not have any insect nest present at any time that nest active or not currently active are removed from the playground area to eliminate potential health and safety concerns

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental, did not have a signed Child abuse and neglect form signed on file prior to volunteering at the facility for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign a Child abuse and neglect form at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that CCP and volunteer have a signed Child abuse and neglect form signed and on file prior to starting at the facility with children in care. Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-05 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the provider advised that her 13 year old grand daughter was volunteering at the facility at time of inspection. The counselor observed the volunteer in the infant classroom assisting an infant with bottle feeding during the time of ratio with children in care. The provider advised that the volunteer had been volunteering for 2 weeks prior to being present today at the facility. The counselor advised the provider that a volunteer acknowledgement form was required prior to the volunteer volunteering and should be kept on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign a volunteer affidavit at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a volunteer acknowledgement form is on file for volunteers prior to starting volunteering

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-06 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have hours of volunteering documented on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer document hours volunteered on a log and place on file for review at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers have hours documented daily to ensure that volunteers do not work no more than 10 hours per month. If working more than 10 hours per month the personnel is CCP and should follow all requirements and training as described in rule

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in the first classroom from the entrance with three through five year olds and the classroom to the left with two and three years olds with children napping not 18 inches apart. The counselor advised the provider that children must be 18 inches apart while napping. Provider stated that she knew and moved children at time of inspection to ensure children were 18 inches apart. Counselor advised the provider that if needed, furniture can be moved to ensure more floor space in order to space children during nap time. Provider moved furniture and was able to space children 18 inches apart. Provider also, commented that she is grandfathered in to 20 sq. ft, counselor advised that nap requirements remain the same even with 20 sq. ft children must be spaced 18 inches apart at time of inspection. Counselor suggested to provider to map out a sleeping mat for the classroom for children daily to help ensure compliance. TA was provided to ensure that children nap at least 18 inches apart from one another at all times. Counselor encouraged the provider to read, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C for more information as counselor and provider discussed nap requirements and counselor answered all questions provider had

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

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

21-20 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

23 of trainings completed on one form. The counselor advised that trainings for each year should be on a separate form each year. Provider had staff to complete the form of in service training hours staff completed for July 1,2022 June 30,2023 at time of inspection. Staff had the required 10 hours to document at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the in service hours are documented on file on required form CF-FSP 5268 for each year and that form is maintained for 12 months

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerators throughout the facility in need of cleaning inside. Also, counselor observed the carpets and floors also in need of cleaning in the corners and along the baseboards moving clutter and dusting. TA was provided to ensure that provider declutters and cleans the facility refrigerators and floors to eliminate insects and rodents and dust within the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a piece of drywall missing from the corner in the mixed ages classroom wall near the kitchen. Counselor also observed paint chipping throughout the facility on low areas of the walls and door frames throughout the facility. TA was provided to ensure that provider repaints areas of paint chipping low where children have access and also repair the wall by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed Lysol disinfectant, glade scented aroma spray and hand sanitizer in the mixed classroom on a shelf accessible to children near the radio. Licensing advised staff that toxins are in reach of children. Provider immediately moved the toxic substances to a higher shelf out of reach of children. TA was provided to ensure that toxic substances and chemicals are always out of reach of children

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the perimeter gate to the playground on the left side near the garbage cans with a gap at the bottom of the fence measuring at five inches. TA was provided to ensure that gaps no larger than 3 and a half inches are present and that the base of the fence is at ground level throughout the fencing

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple childrens sleeping mats throughout the facility that are torn with tears exposing the foam cushion making the mats not impermeable nor sanitary. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are replaced 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 evacuation plan posted in each classroom did not have an alternate route posted. Provider immediately posted the alternate route on the evacuation plans. TA was provided to ensure that a regular route and an alternate route is documented on the evacuation plan by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple expired food in the refrigerators in the kitchen area where children eat and the food preparation area. Counselor observed Natures own brand own wheat bread expired as of 8/25/23 and 8/13/23, frozen cocktail sausages expired as of 8/15/23, smoked turkey breast sliced lunch meat expired as of 9/28/23. The turkey meat was on the menu for today and provider started to prepare childrens plates using the meat. Licensing asked provider if the meat she was serving was the from the packages. Provider stated yes. Counselor advised provider that the meat was expired and asked if an alternate option was available. Provider stated yes and served slice ham lunch meat to the children instead. TA was provided to ensure that provider follow manufacturer suggested expiration dates to avoid serving expired food items to children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen bags of french toast sticks that were not labeled or dated with the expiration date. TA was provided to ensure that food items removed from the original package are labeled with the food item name and expiration date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-01 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed staff changing the diaper of a child in the toddler classroom where a hand washing sink was not present in the classroom nor adjoining area. TA was provided to ensure that a portable sink is present in the classroom if diapering will occur in the classroom

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-14 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed staff in the toddler classroom change a childs diaper and not wash the childs hand after changing nor disinfect the diaper changing mat after use. Licensing asked staff if the steps listed above were followed, then staff completed washing the childs hands in a nearby classroom restroom and disinfecting the diaper changing mat. TA was provided to ensure provider is following all required steps while diapering

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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

32-06 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed three black tires on the older childrens playground with grass surrounding. Licensing advised provider that a resilient surface must be present near stationary playground equipment for a fall zone. TA was provided to ensure that a resilient surface is added to the area following all requirements of 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter by the due date. Extra time allotted per provider request to align other 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 inspection, the counselor observed the green stationary merry go round with sand as a resilient surface that measured at 2 and a half inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that a resilient surface meets the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that all staff did not complete an annual exposure plan refresher. All staff last took the exposure plan training on 6/23/2022. Licensing advised staff that they needed to complete the refresher annual as of 6/23/2023. Provider stated that they did not complete the refresher. TA was provided to ensure that all staff complete the blood borne pathogen refresher training by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-03 · Personnel Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all child care personnel listed on the supplemental without a signed supplemental statement on file. Supplemental statement document was provided to provider. Provider immediately had all staff sign the document and placed them in each staffs file. TA was provided to ensure that all staff acknowledge and sign a supplemental statement and have the form on file for Licensing to review. Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files

Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, there were two bottles of milk that were expired June 18, 2023 in the refrigerator (Three-Five year old room). The provider discarded the milk therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the was one staff member that did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of their industry start date. The provider started the childcare industry on March 9, 2022. The staff member started the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training on July, 27, 2022 and they did not complete the training within 15 months of their industry start date. TA: The staff member will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement before the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-06 · Training Requirements

At the time of the inspection, a staff member did not complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry. The staff member started the childcare industry on March 9, 2022; therefore, they have not completed the five-hour early literacy and language development course for within 12 months of date of employment. TA: The provider will need complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course before the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

At the time of the inspection, the two year old room did not have an attendance roster. The infant room did not have a child signed in on June 28, 2023 on the attendance roster. The infant children were not signed out on the attendance roster from June 20- 27, 2023. TA: The two year old room will need to have an attendance roster. The children will need to be signed in and out on a daily basis

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all air vents are clean and free of debris and dust

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed several air vents in the facility that need cleaning

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the menu is updated, and substitutions are noted and parents are aware of what is being served to their child. This was completed at time of inspection as the substitution was noted on the menu

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed that lunch being served was hamburgers and green beans. Fish was noted on the menu and not hamburgers

Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

31-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure physical environment inspections are conducted monthly

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed the physical environment log and determined that monthly inspections have not been conducted in the months of January and February 2023. The last physical environment inspection was documented on the log in December 2022

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all equipment is free of rust

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed all of the metal playground equipment to have rust. The playground equipment that is rusted includes the red and yellow slide, blue seated steering wheel, blue climber, yellow jumping seesaw, green driving car, and blue/yellow tube

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

48-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure at least one staff member has a staff credential in the infant room

At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that there was not a staff with an active credential in the infant classroom. One of the staff has been in the classroom for 7 years and the other for nearly a year. Neither staff are enrolled in a staff credential course or have taken a staff credential course

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.