09-06 · Planned Activities

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the staff in the one year old classroom playing baby lullaby videos and the music on her phone on the carpet with the children closely surrounding her and toddlers were watching the video while the teacher sang aloud. The specialist reminded the staff that children under two can not have media and suggested the staff eliminate the video but listen to the audio. The staff covered the screen at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two years old are not offered media

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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

19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children sleeping during nap time in the back three year old classroom on the left side up near furniture that causes a potential hazard. The specialist advised the provider that children must sleep 18 inches apart from furniture. The specialist recommended moving tables near the back of the classroom over during nap time to allow more floor space to spread the children out in the open floor away from furniture. Also, the specialist suggested the provider create a nap map to ensure routine placement for each child daily to ensure compliance for this standard. Extra time allotted to align due dates. TA was provided to ensure that the children are spaced appropriately from furniture that may create a hazard by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys current snack menu for the week that read the snack items for today was fruit cup and pretzels. The specialist observed the children eating yogurt and graham crackers. TA was provided to ensure that if substitutions are offered the provider notes the posted menu with the change

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

30-14 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the back three year old classroom with diapering procedures posted. The provider placed procedures up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted at all times

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens playground with the resilient surface of mulch near the stationary equipment that did not measure to 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured to below 6 inches in multiple areas such as the edge of the slide measured to 3 inches, by the stairs measured to 4 inches and under the swings measured to about 5 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment measures to 6 inches and 6 feet in depth and perimeter

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-11 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens playground with not an adequate amount of outdoor play equipment suitable for toddler and school aged children in care. The specialist encouraged the provider to add more play equipment or toys that are age appropriate for toddlers ages years old and also school aged children to use in the outdoor play area. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has more outdoor play equipment suitable to each childs age and development 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 Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete refresher training for exposure plan annually. The training was last dated 2/14/2024. The provider had staff review training at time of inspection and document completion on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete refresher training annually on exposure plan

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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

43-03 · Enrollment Information

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation that parents acknowledged the know your child care facility brochure. TA was provided to ensure that parents of enrolled children in care acknowledge the know your child care brochure and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Specialist observed 2 newly enrolled children's files as well as 10 additional children's files of the 37n children enrolled at the facility (1 infants and all two's)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fans throughout the facility heavily dusted and needing to be cleaned. Also, the provider observed the air circulator vent in the restroom in the two year old classroom with dust build up. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility are dusted and cleaned by the due date

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 Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles throughout the facility that are stained with wet stains and need to be replaced. The provider and specialist walked the facility and specialist pointed out the ceiling tiles that are stained and need to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the childrens playground with litter and debris on the playground to include plastic food and drink wrappers. The provider also observed on the ground of the facilitys garden near the playground plastic bags, a plastic plate as well as a pumpkin that was rotted and split open with dried pumpkin seeds on the ground. The specialist reminded the provider that the daily indoor/outdoor should be used to document the facilitys walk through conducted to look for potential hazards, debris, etc. The provider also reminded the provider that the litter and debris on the outside grassy area near the door that are along the pathway that the children in care use to access the playground should also remain debris free. The specialist observed cigarette cartons and used cigarettes as well as other litter along that area. The provider picked up the litter from the playground at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider is walking the facility and documenting walk throughs daily and removing any potential hazards in and outside the facility prior to documenting a walk through was conducted daily

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Credentialed Staff

At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility does not have an director/ director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. The office of Licensing was notified on 11/22/2024 that the previous director was resigning as director of the facility. As of 11/23/2024 until current the facility has been without a director. The provider advised that a current staff is working towards obtaining their directors credential but as of todays date, the staff does not obtain directors credentials that reflect on the personnels training transcript. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an active director with directors credentials on file by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet in the mixed classroom of three and four year old children that was not covered. The outlet was located to the back right side of the classroom low to the ground under the hooks for childrens backpacks. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children are covered at all times

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens sleeping mats that were torn with tears causing it to not be impermeable. The provider immediately removed the childrens mats and replaced the mats with new mats that were impermeable at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens sleeping mats are impermeable at all times

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

20-06 · Crib Requirements

At time of inspection, the counselor observed a sleeping infant placed in a crib with a bib around the infants neck that was flipped up and near the infants face. The counselor advised the staff to remove the bib and stated that is a strangulation hazard. The staff removed the bib at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the no items are placed in the crib that can cause a strangulation or suffocation hazard

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that employment history verification was not on file for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff previously worked at Dollar General before starting at the facility. The provider stated she made two previous attempts and was unsuccessful. She documented those attempts and also made another attempt at time of inspection and was unable to verify employment. The counselor advised the staff that three different attempts must be made to verify employment and document each attempt on file. TA was provided to ensure that the employment history is verified for each child care personnel

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

23-10 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the infants classroom did not have an evacuation plan posted to include two safe exit routes. TA was provided to ensure that evacuation routes are posted in each room to include safe exit routes. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____9/4/2024_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___7/21/2024___________ and a weather drill conducted on __________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __June____ 2024. TS was provided to ensure that the facility conducts fire drills monthly at various times to include during nap time, lunch time and later afternoons to include school aged children. TA was provided to ensure that the facility conducts an inclement weather before the end of the licensing period on 10/9/2024. 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.

23-22 · Fire Drills

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a fire exit door near the one year old classroom blocked with the facilitys infant stroller. The provider moved the stroller at time of inspection. The counselor reminded the provider that fire exits should be cleared and not blocked at any times. TA was provided to ensure that fire exits are clear in accordance with fire safety regulations

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

25-07 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the upright silver refrigerator/freezer combo in the refrigerator section as well as the mini refrigerator in the one year old classroom with no thermometer present. The mini refrigerator the staff advised that at some point throughout the day they store infants breastmilk in the refrigerator. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerators have a thermometer present by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

25-08 · Meals and Snacks

At time of inspection, the counselor observed the upright silver refrigerator/freezer combo in the freezer section with no thermometer present. TA was provided to ensure the freezer has a thermometer present by the due date

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 a child care personnel change a toddlers diaper and wash their hands but did not assist the toddler wash their hands after a diaper change. The counselor inquired to the staff if they washed the toddlers hands and she replied no. The counselor and staff reviewed diaper changing procedures and pointed out the step to wash the childs hands to ensure all steps are followed. The staff washed the toddlers hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering procedures are followed with each diaper change

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training initially before starting work at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/16/2024 and did not complete the training until 9/20/2024. The staff did complete the training but late after the staff started. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annually

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

43-03 · Enrollment Information

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that newly enrolled childrens files did not include documentation that the facility provided, the Know you Child care facility brochure to parents. TA was provided to ensure that the brochures are signed on file for each newly enrolled child by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 15 newly enrolled children's files as well as 4 additional school aged children's files of the 58 children enrolled at the facility

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure staff have met/completed all training requirements prior to employment

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry prior to employment at the facility. The staff began in the industry in November 2022 and did not complete training until May 2024

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

43-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing an enrollment application/registration form

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

43-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Know Your Child Care brochure

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing parent/guardian acknowledgment of receiving the facility's disciple and expulsion policy

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

21-14 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure all soap containers have soap and not watered down prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom near the 2-year-old classroom and between the VPK and infant classroom had soap containers that were mostly water

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cord to the wall prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV in the 2-year-old classroom with the power cord secured only by a poster

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove/replace prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the plastic picnic table not located under the shade canopy was broken on the top corner and on the seat

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3/27/24, there is no time off the vehicle. Also, for the week of 3/4/24 - 3/8/24, there is no departure location

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all accidents/incidents must be documented on the same day they occur, must be shared & signed with the parent/guardian on the date of the occurrence, signed by any child care personnel that witnessed, involved and/or responded to the incident and the documentation must be kept for 12 months. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider to have the form signed prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental had incomplete accident/incident report that was missing a parent/guardian signature and date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign/acknowledge prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Department's Know Your Child Care brochure

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

43-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain parent/guardian acknowledgement prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the child listed on the supplemental was missing parent/guardian acknowledgment of receiving the facility's disciple and expulsion policies

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom in the far-right classroom had an area of broken plaster with peeling paint near the door frame. Also, the half door between the infant and 2-year-old classroom was chipping along the bottom and had an area of pressed wood exposed

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

28-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed sippy cups in a bin between the infant and 1-year-old classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 4 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

34-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a credentialed director prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the facility does not have a director. The former director's last day was 12/8/23

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facility's exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facility's exposure plan

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance Lastly, the provider was reminded that if the staff has not worked (i.e. student, stay at home mom, unemployed, etc.), it must be documented

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were not added to the roster

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean or replace the fans prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fans mounted on the wall have an excess of lint/dust/debris and were very dirty

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the abovementioned items prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: 1. In the main large classroom, there is a hole in the wall near the nook/reading area with stairs 2. Near the door by the 1-year-old classroom is an area of plaster that is broken/missing 3. In the far-right rear classroom, there is a section of plaster missing from the wall near the half door 4. In the bathroom in the left rear, there was 2 sections of wood paneling broken with sharp edges

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-06 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed an open bag of potting in the classroom occupied by the children that contained fertilizer. The provider removed the bag placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a missing electrical outlet covers in the main large classroom in 2 separate outlets. The provider installed the covers placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to treat for the ants prior to the due date. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to rinse/clean the toys as they were observed with grass clippings, dirt, etc

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an active red ant pile on the smaller playground

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean both bathrooms prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both bathroom were unsanitary (toilet paper on floor, used/wet paper towels, sinks were dirty and mirror in far right classroom had soap/paint dried on mirror

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the sippy cups in the 1-year-old classroom were not labeled with the child's first and last name. The provider labeled the bottles and cups while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Additionally, the counselor observed the wooden border measured 8 1/2 inches tall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to use the border as a visual for when mulch is low

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the climbing equipment on the playground did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 4 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 9/14/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 5/10/23 (lockdown) and 5/2/23 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in June 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present

At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 8/16/23 and the prior year was completed on 8/5/22

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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

39-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the form(s) signed by the parent/guardian prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's ages 1 & 3 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had incomplete accident/incident reports that were missing a parent/guardian signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the ceiling tiles in the main front classroom still have stains and appeared wet. The provider stated a roofer has been working on the roof and has repaired one section and is working on the other section

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the main front classroom had light fixtures that were inoperable and/or were dim and the lighting measured 9.25 - 10.78- foot candles

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that the logs must be kept onsite and available for review for licensing

At the time of the reinspection, the transportation logs were not available for review by licensing. The facility had taken some of the children on a field trip and had all logs in the van

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the tiles prior to the due date

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the ceiling tiles located in the right front classroom still appeared to be wet and bowing inwards

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Lastly, the counselor observed the equipment stands alone and the facility added mulch to the entire playground area. The jungle gym is the only piece of stationary equipment currently on the playground. A suggestion was given to the provider to add a border around the equipment and was reminded that if they elect to do so, the border must extend 6 feet in all directions of the equipment and have 6 inches in depth of mulch

At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed some new mulch had been installed, however, the area around/under the jungle gym only measured 4 inches

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed one the signs located in the front of the building was missing. The provider it stated it fell during the last storm. The remaining sign including the doors did not have the facility's license number posted either. The provider posted the license number on the door placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3 separate days, the logs were missing a second sweep signature

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed multiple ceiling tiles in the right front classroom and right rear classroom that had water stains. The ceiling was too high for the counselor to check to see if the stains were wet or not. Also, in the bathroom in the right rear classroom, the counselor observed 2 holes in the wall that looked like something previously was attached to the wall and had fallen. Lastly, the electrical outlet located near the front entrance near the 1-year-old classroom area was not attached to the wall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to fix the holes, repair the electrical outlet, replace the ceiling tiles and look for any further damage prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to date the form and ensure each day the checklist is being completed and documented

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor checklist and observed the only dates marked were in June and July. There was no year on the form so the counselor was unable to determine which year this was for. There were no other sheets to review

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bathroom located in the left rear of the facility did not have soap. The bottle appeared to have water in it. Also, the second sink had paper towels inside. The provider refilled the container with soap while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

25-02 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the children were being served chips and salsa for a snack. Technical assistance was given to the provider that foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

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

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the newly installed jungle gym did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (area measured 3 inches)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

36-03 · CPR Requirements

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed only 1 staff was onsite with current CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 - 25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

37-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 - 25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed only 2 staff were onsite with current First Aid

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

43-10 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files age 2 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures acknowledged during the month of March and May 2023 and were in attendance during April 2023 per daily attendance sheets

Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5131 form in their file. (missing date of hire, position and age group)

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-05 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or missing documentation of previous employers). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

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

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and c. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. d. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed the logs were missing departure or arrival times, departure location, destination, and /or date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete/pass tests prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff have 90 days from employment in the child care industry to begin training in Part 1 or Part 2 if they have never worked in the industry prior

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 in the child care industry. The staff started employment on 8/15/22 and did not begin training until 1/8/23

Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete 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 completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.