30-03 · Diapering

Licensing Specialist observed that there were dishes in the diapering sink and bottles drying next to the sink in the infant and one-year-old classroom. The teacher informed that another teacher had told her that she could wash dishes in that sink. "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. B. Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. D. The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area." The teacher removed the dishes; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Child Care Regulation observed cleaning supplies in a cupboard accessible by children. "B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." The teacher locked the cabinet; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

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

12-02 · Facility Environment

Child Care Regulation observed peeling paint on the wall in the corner furthest from the door in the one and two year old class, first room across the outer hallway. "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 paint on the wall in good repair no later than March 24, 2023. Child Care Regulation will return after this date to confirm compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Child Care Regulation observed a scraping tool with an exposed razor blade in a drawer that was accessible to children in care and was not locked. "3.2, B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." A teacher moved the scraping tool to an area that is not accessible to children; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

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