12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the flooring prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental

At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed several areas of the tile flooring that was broken and/or cracked. The areas were observed in the VPK classroom, the girls' bathroom and the front foyer area

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the outdoor play equipment to include the counselor observed the metal stationary bus and the handles of the blue airplane as well as the 4 way see saw handles near the blue and yellow saw with paint still chipping. The provider also observed some area with rust present. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is sanded down and repainted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the base of the fence on the school age classroom facing the road with the fence not at base level. The counselor measured the gap at the bottom of the fence and it measured to about 6 inches. The provider stated that they lowered the side screws on the fence and lowered the gates. The provider observed that the left side of the fence had a gap of 3 inches which is acceptable but the right side exceeded 3 inches and the gap needs to be eliminated. The counselor suggested if the provider is not able to lower the fence due to the expense of hiring a fencing company that the provider can add a material to the bottom of the gates that will still allow it to be functional but will eliminate the gap. Some of the material suggested was latus, chicken wire, wood. The provider stated that she understood. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is at base level by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

06-02 · Driver's License, Physician Certification

At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the driver listed on the supplemental did not complete an annual physical granting permission to drive annually. The drivers last physical was dated on 8/4/2023, the current physical was dated on 8/9/2024. The driver has a current physical it was just late. TA was provided to ensure that the driver physicals are completed annually

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

12-02 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility with paint chipping in some of the classrooms on the lower part of the wall, accessible to children in care. The two year old classroom had areas on the walls that had paint chipping, under the wire rack holding the sleep mats, near the window seal and also to the right of the classroom near shelving. The counselor also observed paint chipping in the multipurpose classroom near the kitchen with paint chipping on the walls to the left of the wall closest to the door leading to the one year old classroom and also under the window seal. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repainted by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the VPK classroom with children drawing at the table located near the entrance door to the right of the classroom. The counselor measured the lighting and it measured to 41.3 foot candles. The counselor advised the provider that the candle foot lighting near work areas used for reading, painting and all other close work has to measure to 50 foot candles. The counselor suggested moving the table closer to the above lighting to ensure that children have adequate lighting. TA was provided to ensure that the lighting measure to 50 foot candles in areas of close work

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the outdoor play equipment with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. The counselor observed the metal stationary bus and the handles of the blue airplane as well as the 4 way see saw handles near the blue and yellow saw with paint chipping. The counselor also observed litter on the school age playground to include water cups and food wrappers and or napkins. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is repainted and litter is eliminated by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gate on the school age playground not at base level. The bottom of the fence measured at 7 inches causing a gap. TA was provided to ensure that the gate is lowered to base level to eliminate the gap to ensure gaps are no larger than 3 and a half inches in depth

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-06 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens sleeping mats that were torn with tears and rips causing it to not be impermeable. The counselor observed a childs mat torn in the VPK classroom and also in the two year old classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats are impermeable

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

18-12 · Bedding and Linens

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a one year old childs sleeping mat being stored in the restroom in the infant classroom. The counselor advised the staff that bedding can not be stored in the restroom because it is not sanitary. The provider immediately removed the sleeping mat from the bathroom and stored it on the rack on the wall. TA was provided to ensure that bedding is stored in a sanitary manner

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu posted in the lobby where parent can view dated for the week of 8/26/2024. The counselor advised the provider that the menu posted did not reflect the current week. The provider immediately changed the posted menu to the current week at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the current weekly menu is posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

30-07 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing station in the infants classroom with other items stored on the station. The counselor advised that only items related to diapering can be stored on the diapering station. The counselor observed art supplies in a plastic container with no lid. The provider immediately removed the bin of supplies and placed it in the classroom on another shelf away from the diapering station. TA was provided to ensure that other items not related to diapering are not stored on the diaper changing area

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface in sand did not measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter near the swing set on the toddler playground. The sand measured to 4 inches in depth. The provider has extra white sand and added the sand near the equipment at time of inspection. TA was provided to add more sand to the area to meet requirement

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

32-09 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed outdoor toys on the toddler playground with standing water in the toys. The counselor emptied the water while inspecting the playground. The provider stated that the toddler classroom did play on the playground that morning and the staff was supposed to do a outdoor check for potential hazards. TA was provided to ensure that water is emptied from any toys or open container to include rain fall before the children play on the playground

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

25-08 · Meals and Snacks

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the freezer section in the refrigerator/ freezer combo located near the infant room for infants did not have a thermometer present. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is present by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface on the facilities playground of sand was not maintained on preschool and toddler playgrounds throughout the facility. The counselor observed the infant stationary swing set with sand measuring to about 4 inches in depth. On the preschool playground the blue stationary car resilient surface measured to 5 inches, the yellow stationary bus measured to 4 inches, and the blue stationary air plane measured to 4 inches as well. The counselor advised that the sand needs to be fluffed and or added to ensure that the 6 inches in depth are met to remain in compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface meets the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

05-04 · Technical assistance was provided ensure that the second Child Care Personnel check the vehicle and signed the log

At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that on 1/24/23 a Child Care Personnel did not sign the transportation log indicating a second sweep was conducted

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed cobwebs on the ceiling and dust on the wall mounted fans in the 2 year old classroom. Also, in the 1 year old classroom the area rugs was observed with dirty and stained

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed the red and blue slide to be not clean in that it has mildew build up on it. Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. 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 several non-prescription medications in the one-year-old 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.