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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
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License #P-210933 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
One infants' arrival time was not documented on the attendance
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Bottles/pacifiers/toothbrushes/sleeping materials labeled with child's name
The licensor reviewed the 1st Aid emergency bags with the following findings: the Preschool 2 classroom is missing a thermometer and an instant cold pack; Preschool 1 classroom is missing an instant cold pack; the Infant classroom is missing medical tape and an instant cold pack.
Building Inspection; Fire Inspection; Environment free of pests; Date of IPM
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
The licensor observed a bottle warmer in the kitchen that uses steam. The licensor also observed the following tipping hazards: The preschool 1 classroom has 2 cubbies that are not secure, and the toy kitchen/microwave oven is not secure; the preschool 2 shelving unit next to the red art rack is not secure.
Supervision of children
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
Staff records checklist
A current building inspection certificate is not available in the document library or at the visit.
Indoor Space
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
The 1st aid emergency bag in the infant classroom is hanging from the door to the kitchen and is accessible to children; the preschool 2 classroom 1st aid emergency bag is accessible to children; a mop/bucket is accessible to children in the preschool 1 classroom; creams/ointments are accessible to children in the cabinet under the infant classroom changing table; there is a mop/bucket and creams/ointments under the changing table accessible to children in the toddler classroom bathroom.
The licensor reviewed the files for 4 staff with the following findings: 2/4 staff do not have an EEC Staff Form on file; 2/2 staff do not verification of references; 1/4 staff does not a PQR form on file; 2/2 staff do not have proof of immunity to MMR on file; 1/4 staff does not have CPR/FA training within 6 months of employment; 1/4 staff do not have evidence of EEC 2.0 completion.
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Health Care Consultant Agreement
Budget; Financial documentation
Children's records and checklist
Staff Records
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Allergies, medical info, special diets, emergency medications; privacy protected
Safe Sleep - infants sleep on back
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Emergency medications readily available
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
A current health care consultant agreement is not available in the document library or at the visit.
A current program budget is not available in the document library or at the visit.
The licensor reviewed the files for 6 children with the following findings: 6/6 children do not have an off-site permission form on file; 1/6 children have a blank transportation plan and blank developmental history form; 2/6 children do not have lead test results on file.
The staff records checklist is not current in the document library or available at the visit.
The licensor observed 2 assistant teachers caring for the children in the infant classroom and 1 assistant teacher caring for 5 children in the preschool 1 classroom.
There is no evidence of an EEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler certified/qualified administrator or educator on staff.
The Preschool 1 classroom attendance reflects 6 children signed in and the licensor observed 5 children present.
The on-site outdoor play space does not have an adequate amount of impact absorbing material in the fall zones of the play structure.
Large pieces of weed barrier are exposed in several areas in the on-site outdoor play space posing a tripping hazard.
The allergy/medical condition posting is not current.
The licensor observed an 8-month-old infant sleeping in a bouncy seat during the approximately 10-minute visit in the classroom resulting in a Safe Sleep Citation.
The licensor observed the following: a spray bottle in the toddler classroom bathroom that is not labeled with the contents; a spray bottle in the preschool 1 classroom that is not labeled with the contents.
The infant refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
The emergency/life-saving medications prescribed for 2 children as part of a medical action plan are not in the program; 4 children have emergency/lifesaving medication in the program with none of the required EEC documentation on file.
The licensor reviewed the allergy/medical condition documentation for 5 children in the program with the following findings: 4/5 children do not have the required EEC Medication consent form on file; 1/5 children do not have the required EEC Medication Consent form signed/dated by a parent.
The licensor reviewed the files of 5 children with a documented allergy/medical condition with the following findings: 5/5 children do not have the required EEC IHCP on file; 1/5 children have an EEC IHCP on file that is not signed/dated by a parent.
The licensor observed 1 bottle and 2 cups on a red tray that are not labeled with the child's name and 1 bottle in the refrigerator that is not labeled with the child's name in the Infant classroom.
A child's arrival time was not document on an attendance
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
A current schedule was not posted in an area easily visible to educators, parents and visitors
The fire drill was missing a drill for June 2024
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
The program must practice using alternative exits during fire drills
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios
A sampling of staff files was reviewed and two were missing proof of bi-monthly observations
A toddler teacher was out of ratio when left alone with 6 children
This enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
One classrooms refrigerator thermometer read 45 degrees
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
A sampling of children's files were reviewed and the following was found: 1. Two files were missing transportation forms 2. Two files had incomplete first aid and emergency medical care consent forms
A classroom failed to bring their attendance log when leaving the building for outdoor time.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
A child with emergency mediation did not have an Individual Health Care Plan and a medication consent form
An emergency medication was not present at the program
A radio wire was in children's reach causing a potential hazard.