05-06 · Transportation

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed from reviewing transportation logs that on last Friday 3/14/2025 a second sweep was not conducted on the afternoon bus run. The specialist asked the staff responsible for completing the visual sweep if a second sweep was completed. The staff responded that she just counted the children. She did not go onto the bus and conduct a visual sweep. The staff also replied that she always does a sweep except for that day and going forward she will always complete a sweep. The staff wrote a statement detailing exactly what was expressed to the Licensing specialist. TA was provided to ensure that visual sweeps are conducted after arrival to each destination while transporting

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-03 · Field Trip Permission

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist arrived on site the same time that the staff and school aged children arrived back on site and exited the bus. The provider advised that the children went to Bonnet Springs for a field trip during spring break. The Licensing specialist asked the provider to review parent permission slips and the provider advised that they have a generic permission slip on file but did not notified the parents in writing of the field trip conducted today with details regarding the location prior to the field trip. TA was provided to ensure that parents are notified in writing when and where a field trip is conducted and acknowledge permission for their children to attend

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in the mixed classroom of three through five year old children in the back right side of the facility from the cafeteria napping against furniture that was not at least 18 inches from the toy storage furniture. The specialist advised the provider that children were napping against furniture and suggested to move the children inward away from furniture and in the open floor. The provider had staff move the children away from furniture at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children do not sleep against or under furniture that may create a potential hazard

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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

23-05 · Fire Drills

At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the fire extinguishers throughout the facility to include the kitchen as well as the vans used to transport children in care last serviced and tagged February 2024. The specialist advised the provider that the fire extinguisher should be tagged and serviced annually. The fire extinguishers should be retagged by the end of last month. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has the fire extinguishers tagged and serviced by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____2/7/2025_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____________ and a weather drill conducted on ___7/2/2024______. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _February___ 2024. TS was provided to ensure the provider conducts a lock down drill prior to the end of their current licensing period by 3/25/2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed expired food items in the kitchen to include a loaf of bread expired as of 2/26/2025 and cinnamon breakfast bread expired as of 3/14/2025. The provider discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration date for food items set by the manufacturer

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the weekly menu posted at the facility with no substitution noted for todays date. The menu read that the children were supposed to have ham, mac n cheese, peas and carrots with bread and milk. The specialist observed the children in care eating pizza ordered from an outside merchant, Hawaiian punch and mandarin oranges for lunch. The provider explained that todays lunch was a treat to the children for St Patricks day. The provider noted the substitution on the menu for todays date with what the children ate for lunch at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that if substitutions are offered the change is reflected on the posted menu in an inconspicuous area where parents can view

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

27-05 · Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources

At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor determined that the provider did not have a catered food log completed for today. The provider ordered pizza from Hungry Howies for lunch for children in care but did not complete a food log. TA was provided to ensure that if the provider offers catered food from a food vendor or merchant outside the facility, the facility completes a food acceptance log and retains logs for Licensing to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed hand washing procedures in the food preparation area that only included how to wash hands and not including when. The provider posted appropriate hand washing procedures near the hand washing sink at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near designated hand washing sinks where diapering, toileting and food preparation occurs

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom with mixed ages one and twos with attendance not completed during nap time. The specialist advised that attendance roster should be completed once staff have direct supervision and children enter the classroom. The provider immediately filled in the attendance roster at time of inspection. Also, in the school aged classroom the attendance was completed for younger children but read 8 teens. Children were not accounted for by name. The specialist advised that the children must be accounted for by name especially since school aged children conducted a field trip today. The provider immediately completed the attendance roster at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance roster is complete and follows the child

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

1 staff; 1 child age 6 years old 1 staff; 17 children ages three, four and five years old (maj. 3) 1 staff; 4 children ages two years old 1 staff; 6 children one year old 1 staff; 3 infants 2 other staff New ratio - 1 staff; 1 child age 6 years old 1 staff; 14 children ages three, four and five years old (maj. 3) 1 staff; 7 children ages two, three years old 1 staff; 6 children one year old 1 staff; 3 infants 2 other staff

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing sink in the boys restroom between the school age classroom and the four and five year old classroom with the handle missing. The provider advised that maintenance will have to replace the entire faucet to repair the handle. TA was provided to ensure that the sink is in good working condition and repair by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the girl's restroom located between the school age classroom and the four and five year old classroom with no soap or paper towels in reach of children for use. The provider immediately refilled the supplies at time of inspection with both and paper towels. TA was provided to ensure that the supplies needed for toileting are provided and restocked as needed

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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

23-02 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not complete the fire inspection annually. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/7/2023 and provider has a current fire inspection completed on 2/12/2024. The counselor reminded the provider that the fire inspection must be completed annually. The provider had documentation of the current inspection on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___2/12/2024__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___10/31/2023___________ and a weather drill conducted on ____1/22/2024________ . The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _February_____ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete fire extinguisher training and that documentation is on file by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

37-06 · First Aid Requirements

At the time of inspection, the provider observed that the first aid kit did not have soap or a digital thermometer in the first aid kit checked that was in the facilitys vehicle. The provider provided the provider with a list of required items for the first aid kit during inspection. The provider restocked the first aid kit at time of inspection with soap and a digital thermometer. TA was provided to ensure that the first aid kit is stocked and maintained with the required items at all times

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024

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

41-02 · Immunization Records

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The immunization record was expired as of 6/19/2023. TA was provided to ensure that a current Immunization record is on file for the child by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-06 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The staff signed a form while the CCR counselor was present putting them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a copy of staffs drivers license on file for Licensing to review. Staff has transported children in care on 11/10/2023. Provider had staff copy her drivers license at time of inspection. Also, counselor determined that staff 2 did not have a current annual physical on file, the last physical was completed on 10/12/2022. Provider confirmed that staff transported children in care this morning. Provider stated that staff will leave early today to complete a physical and will not continue to transport until it is completed. TA was provided to ensure that the all drivers at the facility have a copy of their drivers license on file as well as drivers physicals

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the air conditioning vents throughout the facility with excessive dust build up. Counselor advised provider that all the vents need to be cleaned and maintained as needed as well as check each month on the physical environment inspections. Also, the facilitys vehicles need to be vacuumed, counselor observed debris and food on the floors of the vehicles. The van seats were observed with stains as well as on the ceiling inside the van. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. In the one year old classroom the counselor observed paint chipping along the wall near the table and bucket chairs where the children eat. As well as the wall by the door leading to the infants classroom backdoor. Counselor advised the provider that the areas need to be repainted in areas are accessible by children in care. Also, counselor observed the facilitys bus with the seat coverings torn throughout the bus on the head rest. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are repaired and repainted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguisher in the facilitys van that was not mounted or secured in place for safety. Counselor advised provider that the fire extinguisher has to be secured. Provider stated that the van was replaced to the appropriate size fire extinguisher recently and they have to have the mount appropriate for the larger size extinguisher replaced. TA was provided to secure the fire extinguisher in the van by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the two year old classroom a spray bottle with chemicals not labeled near the diaper changing. Counselor asked staff what solution was in the bottle, staff stated water and bleach. Counselor asked that the chemical name be written on the bottle. Staff completed at time of inspection. Also, in the one year old classroom another spray bottle was observed with a chemical stored not labeled. The staff immediately labeled the bottle with the chemical name, Mr. Clean disinfectant at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the toxic chemicals are always labeled with substance name

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys evacuation plan with no safe routes displayed on the evacuation plan. Counselor advised to provider that the evacuation plans posted in each classroom have to have safe routes displayed. A primary route as well as an alternate route. Provider immediately documented multiple safe exit routes on all evacuation plans throughout the facility. TA was provided to ensure the facility has the routes displayed by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

24-18 · Food Preparation Area

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen hotdogs in the freezer in the kitchen expired as of 11/16/2023. Also, a box of tomato paste in the food pantry was observed expired as of 9/1/2023. Provider immediately discarded of the expired food items. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the manufacturers expiration dates to avoid children in care being offered expired food

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed cups in the two year old classroom that were labeled with the childs first name only. Counselor advised provider that the childs full name needs to be labeled on the cup. Provider immediately labeled all the childrens cups with first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens cups are labeled with children full name

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed toddler playground with all stationary outdoor equipment such as the multicolored equipment with the blue slide and also the multicolored teeter totter measuring less than 6 inches of resilient surface of mulch. Counselor reminded provider that the requirement of resilient surface is 6 inches and depth and 6 ft in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that mulch is added to the toddler playground by the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not take fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Also, the staff 2 did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Counselor advised provider of the required training due to provider offering care to infants. Provider stated that she understood. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys emergency numbers with no written directions to the facility. Provider immediately posted written directions to the facility from a local landmark and posted them with emergency numbers near the phone. TA was provided to ensure written directions are posted with emergency phone numbers near the phone by the due date

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-11 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect or Sexual offender search from the state of NY. Provider has moved an eligible staff in the room to supervise the personnel at time of inspection. Provider stated that the staff may be moved to kitchen work until results are received. TA was provided to ensure that the provider completes a search of Child Abuse and Neglect and Sexual offender search from each state staff that resides in another state within the past 5 years. Additional TA was provided that a sexual offender search and child abuse and neglect registry search are needed from NY. The person in charge of obtaining criminal history/Clearinghouse was given directions to locate the out-of-state search. They were also provided with the NY form to obtain the child abuse and neglect registry search. Provider will need to receive results of eligibility of the complete level 2 background screening prior to staff being left alone to supervise children. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

24-24 · Food Preparation Area

• Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. TA: At the time of inspection compliance achieved as provider appropriately labeled by date and type opened frozen food products that weren't previously labeled appropriately

Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

39-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all incident reports are signed by the parents on the day of the incident. This was completed at time of inspection as the parent/guardian signed the incident report

At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 47 children's files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental has an unsigned incident report. The parent did not sign the incident report

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.