Smart Start Enterprises, Inc. DBA Lake Ruby Learning Center

23-04 · Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be present in vehicles used to transport children. • Fire drills conducted 5/8/24, 5/24/24, 6/5/24, 6/19/24, 7/26/24, 7/29/24, 8/20/24, 8/30/24, 9/12/24, 9/18/24, 10/16/24, 10/21/24, 11/20/24, 12/12/24, 1/13/25, 1/30/25, 2/20/25, and 3/4/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire inspection conducted 1/13/25. • Extinguisher serviced January 2025. • Ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted in the transportation vans

At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facilitys transportation vans were not equipped with fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC inside

41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms on file

44-04 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. • Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 12

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CFFSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually

45-09 · Background Screening Documents

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days

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

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the mixed classroom (2-year-old 5-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

12-18 · Facility Environment

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a missing outlet cover where missing in the 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover. • At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility extremely clean

Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register

At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no immunization form on file

06-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a driver's physical that includes medical approval to drive prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an annual physical that granted medical approval to drive

12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an area of the wall in the first classroom to left near the office with a patch that was broken with a hole and accessible to the children

12-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguisher mounted permanently prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fire extinguisher located in the facility's van was not permanently mounted

17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/fill in the crack prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the concrete leading to the playground near the VPK classrooms had a large crack with sharp edges

17-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the fence prior to the due date. A suggestion was given to the provider to add a barrier on the side of the building to assist with the runoff from the roof when it rains. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 areas on the playground had a 5-inch gap from the ground to the fence. One area is located on the side near the telephone pole and the other is located on the back side of the playground

17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to re-attach the fencing to the poles and repair the remaining fencing prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed several areas of fencing that is missing the tension wire at the bottom that holds the fencing securely and is allowing the fence to be pulled upwards or outwards. Also, the counselor observed a section of fencing on the back side that was separated from the support pole and has a gap between the pole and the fencing

44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date

At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file

30-07 · Diapering

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a bag and a jacket on the diaper changing tablet inside the 1-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table. • The standards were brought back into compliance when provider removed the bag and jacket off the changing table

Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

43-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the flu brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of August or September and a copy placed in the child's file. • This standard was brought back into compliance as the months have passed. • Provider advised that 82 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed 30 childrens files (25 D-M preschoolers and 5 school agers A -K)

At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that children listed on the supplemental did not have an influenza brochure in their file from August/September 2023

Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that the fall zone must be 6 feet around the play equipment and at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance

At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area around and yellow Dixie Doxer stationary equipment, yellow race car, green and black with yellow steering wheels lil johnny deer stationary equipment, yellow Hornet stationary equipment, and blue boat stationary equipment. Also, the mulch fall zone was less than 6 feet

24-18 · Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Kelloggs grahams crackers cinnamon bug bites (expired August 4, 2023), Nabisco Oreo (expired August 6, 2023), and Nabisco Chips Ahoy (expired August 16, 2023)

Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that the fall zone must be 6 feet around the play equipment and at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area around and yellow Dixie Doxer stationary equipment, yellow race car, green and black with yellow steering wheels lil johnny deer stationary equipment, yellow Hornet stationary equipment, and blue boat stationary equipment. Also, the mulch fall zone was less than 6 feet

46-03 · Technical assistance was provided that custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility. However, the child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the sign-in and sign-out attendance form (attendance records) not accurately filled out. The forms were missing signatures and departure times

32-03 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the

At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed the blue stationary boat with rust and signs of wear. The wooden planks were splintering and broken

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

32-07 · Technical assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider removed the blue stationary boat from the playground

At the time of inspection, Counselor observed blue stationary boat that has less than 6 inch of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area

Corrected by Apr 21, 2023