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In the "toddler 3" classroom, it was observed that educators were using the diaper changing table to store other materials, creating a potential hazard to children.
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In the "toddler 3" classroom, it was observed that educators were using the diaper changing table to store other materials, creating a potential hazard to children.
It was observed that evacuation cribs were being used as a storage area in the infant room, creating a potential hazard to children.
During a review of the playground, it was observed that the preschool educators left the emergency medication bag in the reach of children, creating a potential hazard.
Three children's records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) Child A had a face sheet, first aid and emergency consent form, transportation form and developmental history form that were not current as required by regulation.
Emergency medications readily available
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Diapering and Toileting for children under 2.9
Children's Records
Emergency Evacuation - Cribs
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Educator A in the Toddler 3 room was observed to clean the table prior to serving lunch, using only the soap and water bottle, the table was not sanitized as required.
Indoor Space
Proper sanitizing techniques; Bottles labeled and out of children's reach
During a review of the program space, the following was observed: 1) not all toy shelves were secured a required by regulation.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Physical Space Paint
Educator A did not have evidence of current first aid certification as required.
Three staff records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 1) One educator did not have evidence of a current physical on record as required 2) two Educators did not have evidence of providing the program with a physical within one year [REDACTED]Records as required 3) One Educator did not have evidence of 2 written professional references as required.
Chipped paint was observed throughout the building, creating a potential hazard to children.
This capacity increase visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
5 children's records were randomly selected for review and the following was learned: 2 children did not have evidence of a current face sheet, first aid/emergency consent form, or transportation plan. One child did not have evidence of a current developmental history on file as required.
Food prepared/served in safe/sanitary manner
Indoor Space
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Not all equipment was secured as required by regulation. One "teacher drawer" in the "preschool C" room was not secured, creating a potential hazard to children.
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
Not all classroom refrigerators had thermometers as required by regulation.
There were several spot of chipped paint observed in the preschool A classroom.
Indoor Space
Physical Space Paint
Not all toy shelves were secured as required by regulation. In the School aged 1 room, there were 2 area rugs that were observed to be unsecured to the floor, creating a tripping hazard.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
During a review of a "diaper change" in the infant program, it was observed that Educator A did not wash the hands of Child A after diapering.