30-06 · Diapering

Licensing Specialist observed that the diapering mat in the one-year-old classroom had a tear in it, making the mat permeable. "3.10.2, E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use." The director replaced the diapering mat with an impermeable mat; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

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

30-07 · Diapering

Licensing Specialist observed, in the infant and one-year-old classroom, there were unrelated items stored in the diaper changing table. The items observed were sheets, bibs, and a sensory table item. "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. E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. F. Children must be directly attended at all times when being diapered or when changing clothes. Child care personnel must not leave children unattended on a table or countertop. A safety strap or harness must not be used on the diaper changing table/surface. 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. H. There must be a supply of clean diapers, clothing, and linens at all times. I. When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be changed immediately, and properly disposed. J. Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. K. Soiled cloth diapers must be emptied of feces in the toilet and soiled or wet cloth diapers shall be placed in a securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel." The teacher removed the items; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-09 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed that two staff did not have documentation of training within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. "4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training 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 that all child care personnel have completed training." The facility will provide evidence of documentation no later than February 24, 2024, via email

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Licensing Specialist observed that there was one employee that had not been removed from the roster within the allotted time and one employee that had not been added within the allotted time. "5.1, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination." The owner updated the Roster during the inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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

29-16 · Health and Sanitation

Child Care Regulation observed that the bathroom in the infant room and the two bathrooms next to the back door did not have a hand hygiene procedures posted that included situations or times. "3.10.1, D. Situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas." The owner posted the hand hygiene procedures that includes situations and times in the bathrooms that did not have them; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

12-07 · Facility Environment

Child Care Regulation observed that the sink in the bathroom on the left side of the building, in the back, near the exit, was separating from the wall (about 2/5ths of the way separated) and gives from the wall with a minimal amount of pressure, causing a moderate potential for harm to children in care. "3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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. ..." A teacher closed the door and taped the door shut at the doorknob and the facility will not use this bathroom until the sink is safe. Child Care Regulation will return after February 17, 2023 to observed for compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

Child Care Regulation observed that the toilet in the bathroom on the left side of the building, in the back, near the exit, was not clean and sanitized. "I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring." A teacher cleaned and sanitized the toilet during this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023

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