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License #P-171007 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Financial Documentation
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One child's Individual Health Care Plan included that the child should take a medication for a mild allergic reaction. The plan also included that the child had another condition that requires an emergency medication. The parent had not provided either medications or the required paperwork for these medications.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
A sampling of children's files were reviewed. 1) One child's file did not include a current lead test and results. 2) One child's file did not include a current progress report. The child's forms were dated 12/23 and were now over one year old and have expired.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
A sampling of staff files were reviewed. Two staff files did not include current bi-monthly observations or current annual evaluations.
The written evacuation plans were not posted at 2 exits in the preschool classroom and 1 exit in the toddler classroom.
The Fire Drill Log did not include the effectiveness of the drill (time for all staff/children to evacuate the building).
The Program Director did not have a current staff records checklist. Please email EEC when a current checklist has been uploaded to the document library.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff records checklist
Evacuation drill log, all groups
1) Two staff files did not include a current bi-monthly observation. 2) One staff file did not include a current annual evaluation.
The Evacuation Drill Log included a June fire drill. Documentation did not include the effectiveness of the drill (time it took staff/children to evacuate building.
In the toddler bathroom on the sink, there was an unmarked bottle of cleaning solution (bleach and water) and 2 air fresheners accessible to the children.
For children < school age, bathroom locks inaccessible or easily opened
Staff records checklist
Health Care Consultant Agreement
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
A written progress report must be done periodically
Evacuation drill log, all groups
In the Preschool bathroom: 1) A toilet bowl brush and plunger were accessible to the children. 2) The metal paper towel holder was rusty.
The toddler classroom refrigerator thermometer read 45F. Foor requiring refrigeration must be stored between 32F-40F.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
1) One staff file was missing a Staff Information Form, date and documentation of interview, current physical exam and bi-monthly observations. 2) One staff file was missing a Staff Information Form and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity and bi-monthly observations. 3) One staff file was missing bi-monthly observations.
1) A liquid bottle of unlabeled disinfectant was stored on a counter accessible to the children. 2) Plastic containers of wipes were stored accessible to children.
One child's emergency medication was not accompanied by a Medication Consent Form completed by the parent.
The Program Director could not locate the fire drill log at the time of the visit. She reported that the log was pulled out for the fire department's last visit; however, it cannot be located at this time.
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
Emergency medications readily available
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
One child's Child Enrollment Form was not signed and dated by the parent.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Medication
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
One child’s Individual Health Care (IHC) Plan for their chronic condition did not include a doctor’s signature and date.
In the preschool classroom, one child’s sippy cup was not labeled with their name. Personal items intended for individual use by children must be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended.
The program’s on-line Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) was over one year old and needs to be updated. Please upload the current indoor and outdoor plans to the program portal library.
One child’s Authorization for Medication Forms were signed/dated over one year ago. These must be updated yearly.
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
The program did not have a current Staff Records Checklist. Please email EEC when a current checklist has been uploaded to the document library.
Please email EEC when a current Health Care Agreement has been uploaded to the document library.
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 2) One staff file was missing evidence of 12 Essential training completion, evidence of staff orientation, and bi-monthly staff observations. 3) One staff file was missing evidence of 2 reference checks, evidence of staff orientation, bi-monthly staff observations, and an annual evaluation.
Staff meeting documentation was unavailable for review at the time of the visit.
One child's file did not include a progress report.
The program has misplaced the device to unlock the toddler and preschool bathrooms.
The Evacuation Drill Log was reviewed. 1) Documentation did not include the time it took for all staff/children to evacuate the program (effectiveness). 2) The entry for 2 months did not include the time of day that the drill was conducted.
There was peeling/chipping paint on the walls in the preschool bathroom.
The fire drill documentation did not include the route used and the time that it took staff/children to evacuate the program (under effetiveness)..
One child's Individual Health Care Plan did not include the consequences if the medication was not administered, the staff who were trained in the medication administration and who trained them. This information needs to be approved by the child's doctor,
One child had an emergency medication dosage of 4 ML. The medication dispenser did not have this exact dosage amount.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Labeling of individual items
IPM Plan
Toxic Substances
1). Several enrollment forms for 2 children were signed/dated by the parent over one year ago. Forms must be reviewed and updated yearly. 2). Two children’s files did not include a current progress reports. 3). Two chlidren’s physicals were over one year old. Parents must provide the program with evidence of a yearly physical.
1). The Staff Records Check List was not available for review at the visit. 2). One educator file was missing a current physical exam, bi-monthly observations and an annual evaluation. 3). One educator file was missing application/resume, a current physical and 2 doses of MMR or proof of immunity.
A sampling of previous attendance sheets were reviewed. Two children’s time of departure was not included.
1). There were several plastic bottles of disinfectant wipes accessible to children in the bathroom and preschool classroom. 2). There were gloves in the bathroom accessible to children,