12-02 · Facility Environment

End of the hallway by the door that leads to the playground, the ceiling tiles were missing and exposing the pipes, and the structure of the ceiling and/or roof. Pictures available per request. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility is free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Crrective action: Director will send a ticket to corporate office. Director has until 8/8/24 to send in pictures per email of the facility repaired

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

23-02 · Fire Drills

Facility had an expired fire inspection 06/24 Per DCF HANDBOOK: 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director ordered a ticket day of the inspection 7/09/24 for a fire inspection to be completed. All tickets go to the corporate headquarters. Director will send per email new fire inspection

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

23-10 · Fire Drills

Facility had removed their fire exit, due to a leak. PER DCF HANDBOOK: 3.8.3 Exit Areas The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the childcare facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director will make an exit sign and laminate the sign, until they hear from their corporate office

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Facility ground cover and protective surface was not maintained. Pictures available upon request. PER DCF HANDBOOK:3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Director will send pictures per email of ground cover and protective service areas and fall zones up to the DCF HANDBOOK. Before or up to 8/8/24

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Training Requirements

The individuals listed in the attached Supplemental have been employed in the industry for more than 90 days but have not yet begun the introductory DCF training (40 hours). By the deadline, ensure they have begun the training by obtaining a DCF training transcript for each. Submit these to the licensing office via email and ensure copies are placed in the individuals' files. See CCF Handbook Section 4.1 for details on the requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

44-01 · Personnel Records

There are currently 17 staff employed. Counselor reviewed all 17 files. There were files for recently hired staff that were not complete upon counselor review. By the close of this day some of the documents had been provider by the director via email. The files that still need to be completed are listed in the supplemental section. See section 7.4 of the CCF Handbook for more details on this requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

Several staff need to removed and added to the Clearinghouse roster. See supplemental for details. Reminder that the Clearinghouse Roaster must be maintained and updated within 10 days of new or terminated employment. See section 5.1, K of the CCF Handbook for more details on this requirement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

03-01 · Ratio Sufficient

Licensing counselor observed the Director taking a child out of the classroom to the playground to another classroom. When entering the classroom there was a ratio of 1:4 infant- one year old. Childcare personnel confirmed there was five children in the classroom prior to me walking into the classroom

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The employees listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required training within the allotted time. The employees will complete all training requirements on or before 04/23/2023. The Provider will submit the DCF training transcript to the licensing office by 04/24/2023 to verify compliance. Per Provider, the employees are scheduled to test 04/08/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Training Requirements

The employee listed on the supplemental form had a break in service and has not completed the required training with in the allotted time. The employee will complete all training requirements on or before 04/24/2023. The Provider will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office by 04/24/2023 to verify compliance. Per Provider, the employees are scheduled to test 04/08/2023

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-01 · Training Requirements

The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required training within the allotted time. The employee will complete all training requirements on or before 03/18/2023. The Provider will submit the DCF training transcript to the licensing office by 03/18/2023 to verify compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Training Requirements

The employee listed on the supplemental form had a break in service and has not completed the required training with in the allotted time. The employee will complete all training requirements on or before 03/18/2023. The Provider will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office by 03/18/2023 to verify compliance. Per DCF Handbook: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

11-03 · Child Discipline

Written narratives and onsite interviews verified the employee listed on the supplemental form disciplined a child on two different occasions while in childcare. The employee is no longer employed at the childcare facility. The Provider will provide the facilities discipline policy and the mandated child abuse and neglect reporting requirements to all childcare personnel. The Provider will submit a signed employee roster stating they received both policies and understand the requirements. Submit documentation to the licensing office on or before 04/21/2023 via email

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.