12-02 · Facility Environment

Licensing Specialist observed that a shutter in the corner playground is not in good repair, leaving a gap at the bottom. "3.1, A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months." The facility will have the shutter repaired, replaced, or removed no later than January 8. 2023. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to check for compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-02 · Outdoor Equipment

Child Care Regulation observed that the small climber in the back playground is able to be lifted and requires anchors. "3.12, B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months." The facility will have anchors on the small climber no later than January 8, 2024. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to check for compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

Licensing Specialist observed that the large climber in the center of the playground has various cracks in the metal / covering for the metal (at least eight) that have sharp edges and a pole on the slide that has corrosion. Licensing Specialist observed that the large climber near the corner of the lot has various cracks (at least two) in the metal / covering for the metal that have sharp edges. "B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. ... F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water." The facility will have the item repaired, removed, or replaced no later than January 8, 2023. Licensing Specialist will return after this date to check for compliance. The climbers cannot be utilized by children until the repairs have been made

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

42-01 · Student Health and Records

Licensing Specialist observed that one child did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. "7.2, C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program." The facility shall provide the documentation of Student Health Examination no later than January 8, 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

19-05 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

Child Care Regulation observed a nap mat with a child on it directly in front of a designated exit door in the one through three-year-old class. "3.6.2, E. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements." The teacher moved the mat with child away from the exit area; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

30-07 · Diapering

Child Care Regulation observed items unrelated to diaper changing on the diaper changing table surface in the one through three-year-old class. "G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table." The teacher moved the items: thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

04-05 · Supervision

Child Care Regulation observed that personnel were not within sight and hearing of all children during nap time in that the three year old class was not visible while the director was in the room with the three and four year old class and the door to the two year old classroom was shut, with no teacher in the class with the two year olds. "2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times." The director moved the two year olds into the classroom with the three and four year olds and the teacher for the three year old classroom returned from break; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

04-06 · Supervision

Child Care Regulation observed that there was one personnel with 17 children ages two through four with the majority being three years old and there was no other personnel available to meet ratio requirements during nap time. "2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times." A staff returned from break; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.