12-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the facility is in good repair

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the bathroom between the infant and 1-year-old classroom with a toilet not working and covered with a trash bag. Also, the drywall inside the bathroom was damaged

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the one-year-old classroom (capacity 20) with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the playground equipment and picnic table with green algae build up. Technical assistance was provided to ensure to pressure wash the equipment with green algae

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no more than three and a half gaps in the fencing. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure to monitor the stationary equipment for wear and peeling paint. Also, tripping hazards from the raised concert pad

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the gap leading inside the playground with a 6-inch gap

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

29-16 · Technical assistance was provided that hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom without handwashing procedures posted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

30-14 · Technical assistance was provided that diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom without diapering procedures posted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was provide that all child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel completed sleep safety training

At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed safe sleep training within 30 days of employment

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-07 · Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. • This standard was put back into compliance when provider updated classroom roster

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom (1-year-old) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. The children were moved into on classroom as the numbers when down but was not accounted for

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

33-06 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date. • Licensing Specialist emailed provider a copy of the Departments Roadmap to Completing Child Care Facility Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 6/4/20

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained on safe sleep, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of safe sleep training within 30 days of date of hire

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

45-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

12-19 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children in care do not have jewelry (necklace, bracelet, beads, etc.) that can cause a choking hazard while in care

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. •

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

33-07 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that 10-hour in-service training is complete. • Licensing Specialist emailed provider a copy of the Departments Roadmap to Completing Child Care Facility Training Requirements

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

04-10 · Supervision

At the time of the inspection commencement, it was revealed through interviews and video surveillance that a child in the 2-3 year old age group was left outside alone, after the class had playtime. The teachers failed to supervise all children in care, as a result she was left outside for about 5 minutes, until she knocked on the door several times before staff found her outside and brought her inside. The noncompliance is resolved because the teachers were terminated the same day of the incident

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

46-07 · Daily Attendance

At the time of the inspection video surveillance revealed the teachers did not have an attendance roster in hand and/or did not utilize one. Also, during the onsite visit, the 2-year-old classroom was observed with 6 children but 8 children were signed into the roster. Technical support provided that the attendance roster should accompany children at all times. Teachers should not rely on a head count. They should use the attendance roster to account for all children. When children leave a classroom they should be checked mark out of the room. The attendance roster should be accurate

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

23-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. • Fire drills conducted on 4/13/23, 5/23/23, 6/29/23, 7/16/23, 8/22/23, 9/18/23, 10/26/23, 1/8/24, and 2/3/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Emergency Preparedness 4/25/23 (lockdown), 6/20/23 (inclement3 weather), 8/25/23 (inclement weather), 11/1/23(inclement weather), and 1/9/24 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serviced August 2023. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider completed a fire drill

At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of December 2023

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

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

35-12 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that floor mats are covered with impermeable surface

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several mats available for children in care were not in good repair (torn) and were not covered with an impermeable surface

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that training is completed prior to due date

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof that fire extinguisher training within 30 days

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

35-11 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trained employee and provided documentation

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel have application on file. • At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 22

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

46-07 · Technical assistance was provided that attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the Child Care Personnel and the groups of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider printed out roster for each classroom

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current classroom roster that reflexed the classroom composition in the VPK classroom

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed the yellow, red, and green stationary play equipment showing signs of wear, rust, and paint peeling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow, red, and green stationary play equipment showing signs of wear, rust and paint peeling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

33-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel started introductory training on 6/21/23

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was hired 2/7/23 and was supposed to stared introductory training by 5/8/23

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 18

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

34-04 · Technical assistance provided that all facility requires to have a credentialed director

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor was informed by the provider that the facility still has not hired a director, but are facility is actively looking

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

12-18 · Technical assistance was to ensure that all outlets are appropriately covered. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel placed an outlet cover on the outlet

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an outlet in the 4-year-old classroom without a cover

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

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

13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful items are labeled. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottle in several classroom with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained Mr. Clean disinfectant cleaner

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

33-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel started introductory training

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

33-05 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel complete training and exam prior to due dat

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental began in the industry in July 2021 and left industry in January 2022 and was not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry. Child Care Personnel did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

40-01 · Technical assistance provided to ensure written authorization prior to provided medication to children in care

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed prescription and non-prescription medications in the several classroom without Authorization for Prescription and non-prescription medication on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed annually. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 18

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement forms on file

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

04-01 · Supervision

At the time of the complaint inspection, information revealed the teacher left a 3 year old in the classroom unsupervised while transitioning to the playground from the classroom. The child was found within 1-2 minutes by the admin which resolved the noncompliance. The teacher was terminated for her inadequate supervision for children in care

Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.