13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

While inspecting the classrooms, the licensing specialist observed unlocked cabinets with cleaning chemicals and supplies inside, in the three and four-year-old classrooms. The interim director was notified, and locks were ordered. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the inspection of the outdoor area, the licensing specialist noticed a small portion of trash near the fence on the playground. The director said this was because of a racoon problem but stated the trash will be picked up before this portion of the playground is open to children. The licensing specialist also noticed a fence gate open however there were no children on the playground due to recent weather conditions. There is a small hole in the fence that must be fixed as well. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards within or adjacent to outdoor play areas, such as pools, ditches, retention ponds, and fish ponds

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

30-05 · Diapering

In the ones and twos classroom, the area underneath the diaper changing pad was observed as unclean. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

47-01 · Access/Child Safety

An employee at this facility was inappropriately interacting with a child that was aggressive, demeaning, and intimidating in nature. The director of this facility has terminated the employee who was found doing this. The Childcare Facility Handbook states on page 63: 8.2 Child Safety C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited

Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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