22-03 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following outdoor equipment were observed in need of repair: - The monkey bar, the blue climbing structure, and the blue pole at the playground were observed with chipped paint. - The gate latch was not working properly and needs to be fixed -The roof of the playhouse and a small blue slide were observed with opened crack - The multicolor climbing structure with the slide was observed with visible cracks and cracks were covered with tape. - The tables and chairs at the playground need to be cleaned. -The yellow basket on top of the blue pole needs to be cleaned -The green turf and black ground covering by the playground entrance/exit need to be secured - One of the fence planks was observed with a sharp edge and a crack on both sides

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

22-04 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook

This area was previously cited for being out of compliance. There was a crib sheet that was observed to be loose fitting. This area continues to remain out of compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

08-01 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

A complaint allegation was received on 1/9/2024 alleging that there were 33 children with only one teacher. There is not enough staff at the preschool. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/9/2024 and the following ratios were observed; 1y/o and infants 14:2 2y/o and 3y/o 16:2 3y/o and 4y/o 19:1 The infants and 1y/o mixed group was out of ratio. To come into compliance, a teacher arrived shortly after 3:00PM and the infants were moved to their designated class. the ratio became; Infants 1:3 1y/o 2:11 2y/o and 3y/o 16:23y/o and 4y/o 19:1 Complaint is deemed Substantiated being for out of ratio.A class 1 Non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

08-02 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

During the course of today's complaint investigation, there were children observed walking in and out of the VPK classroom to put away their sheets. The teacher was in the adjoining room sitting at a desk supervising the mixed group of 3s and 4s that were still napping. Upon arrival, the mixed group of 2s and 3s were observed without supervision, immediately Nilda emerged from the adjoining classroom (mixed group of infants and 1s) and stated that she was in charge of that group. TA was provided that direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room. A class 1 Non-compliance and Notice of Violation is being issued

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

20-03 · Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-5.02, Ordinance, and DCF Handbook

A complaint allegation was received on 1/9/2024 alleging that there is no curriculum--the kids are outside all day long. A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/9/2024 and the classrooms schedules were checked for compliance. By 2:45PM the 4y/o group was supposed to be at playground having snack but they were still napping. the 1s and 2s were supposed to have eaten snack between 2:30PM and 3:00PM and at 3:00PM were supposed to be at the playground but were still napping. This complaint is deemed unsubstantiated for the allegation that the children are outside playing all but a non-compliance is being issued for not following the written classroom schedules

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

52-01 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook

During today's complaint inspection attendance was checked for compliance to determine the total count of children in each group were accounted for but the attendance records were incomplete. The 1s group had a total of 9 children marked preset and but there were 14 children in the room. Of the 14 children in the 1y/o room, three were infants and the infant attendance was not done for the day. The 2s and 3s group had only 7 children marked present but there were 16 children napping in the room. The VPK attendance had 11 children marked present but the group had a mix of 4s and 3s totaling 19 children. TA was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-06 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

There were two staff members observed in the infant/toddler room that did not have safe sleep training on file. See supplement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

08-05 · Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following ratios were observed during today's visit: Infant and one year old: 3:13 (Under 1 year of age: no more than 4 children in this age range for each staff member) Two year old: 1:10 Three and Four year old: 1:17 The infant and one year old class was observed out of ratio during today's visit. A Notice of Violation will be issued

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

22-04 · Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: DCF Handbook

There were 3 cribs observed with loose-fitted sheets and blankets

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

39-03 · Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-8.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

A sample of 13 student files were reviewed. There were 5 student files that were observed with expired or missing health records. See supplement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

02-06 · Education Requirements Group: Secs. 7-3 and 7-4.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

There were 4 staff members without proof of education. See supplement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

There was a staff member observed supervising children without completing the required childcare training. See supplement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

05-01 · Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance

There was a staff member observed supervising children with an expired physical form. See supplement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

47-08 · License/Inspection Reports Group: Sec. 7-11, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

During the last visit, CCLE staff advised owner/center director to seek guidance and approval from the quality assurance specialist before utilizing the "quiet area" for infant care. The room that is currently being utilized for the infants was previously measured and approved for a capacity of 3. During today's inspection, there were 4 infants observed in this room. This exceeds the approved room capacity. A revisit will be coordinated with the quality assurance specialist to ensure that the classroom is not overcrowded with equipment/materials and that the room capacity is not being exceeded

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

41-14 · Medication Requirements Group: Sec. 7-8.05, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

A complaint allegation was received on 6/28/2023 alleging that a 2y/o child was picked up with a white cream inside her diaper (vaginal area). A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/29/2023 and a statement from co-owner, (AB), was received. Per co-owner (AB), the child in question is OA and she is a 2y/o child. The parent mentioned to them that the child had a white cream on her vaginal area and parent wanted to know what it was. The child arrived at the school pooped that day which caused her vaginal area to be red so the teacher applied Desitin. The Desitin belongs to the school , not the child. After checking the child's file, a written permission to apply diaper cream was not on file. Per co-owner (AB), she did not know she needed it in order to apply it on the child. This complaint is Substantiated

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

01-11 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

The clearing house roster was not updated

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

01-12 · Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-4, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs. 402.3055 and

There was a staff member observed supervising children without a valid background screen. The staff member has a background screening that expired on 1/22/23. see supplement for name. A NOTICE OF VIOLATION WILL BE ISUUED

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

24-01 · Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance

The play structure was observed with holes and cracks on poles and landing

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

52-02 · Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202

The 3 and 4 year old classroom attendance log was missing in and out times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

03-03 · Personnel Training Group: Secs. 7-4.01 and 7-4.02, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

There was a staff member observed supervising children without completing the required 45 hour training. Per director statement the staff member will no longer be working at the facility after today

Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

11-13 · General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook

The following areas are in need of repair: There was a stained ceiling tile in the hall bathroom. There was a broken commode (middle) in the back bathroom. There is a broken tile in the toddler room. There was a broken soap dispenser in the back bathroom. There was a broken wooden plank on the gate leading to the playground. The water fountain on the playground is not draining. The seesaw on the playground has torn seat cover. The seesaw on the playground is missing handle bars

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.