Backyard Bears Day Schools

31-24 · Indoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, all 3 transportation vehicles did not have an alarm go off within 1 minute. Each van took 5 or more minutes to sound their alarm. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section."

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19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping mats in the Honeybear and Waddler rooms did not meet the 18-inch minimum distance requirement. Distance observed was as close as 5-inches. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by child care personnel moving the napping mats to meet the 18-nch distance. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier."

Corrected by May 20, 2025

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30-07 · Diapering

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed art supplies, a tablet, and clipboard on the diaper changing mat and surrounding space in the Waddler room. Juice pouches and a box of chips was stored under the diaper changing table. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing all unrelated items away from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."

Corrected by May 20, 2025

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32-06 · Outdoor Equipment

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed only dirt under and around the swing set on the outdoor play area, there was no resilient surface for the fall zone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."

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35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 14 personnel did not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review."

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37-06 · First Aid Requirements

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the first aid kits in each of the 3 transportation vehicles were missing water, hand sanitizer, and soap. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures."

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40-17 · Medication

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 EpiPens were expired. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator sending the EpiPens home. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."

Corrected by May 20, 2025

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04-01 · Supervision

During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that childcare personnel left hot food on a countertop accessible to the children in care. The hot food was left on the kitchen countertop that overhangs the walk walkway used by the children when exiting the building to the outdoor play area. The hot food was left close enough to the edge of the countertop that a 3-year old was able to knock it off of the countertop as she walked by while holing a teacher's hand. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. . Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. F. No person shall be an operator, owner, or employee of a child care facility while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impair a persons ability to provide safe care and supervision. G. In addition to the number of child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the child care facility to help provide direct supervision. The individual could be a parent volunteer as long as that person is under direct and constant supervision of a screened and trained child care personnel. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. I. When transporting children in a vehicle or on foot, a telephone or other means of instant communication must be available to child care personnel. Cellular phones, two-way radio devices, citizen band radios, and other means of instant communications are acceptable

Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

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40-01 · Medication

During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised they dispensed Desitin to a child without having written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions must be followed."

Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

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40-17 · Medication

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a tub of Desitin to have expired on 5-2024. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the Desitin from the classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."

Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

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