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There was access to plastic bags in kitchen/eating area.
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License #P-185215 · Home-based · Family Child Care
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There was access to plastic bags in kitchen/eating area.
Space (indoor / outdoor hazards)
It was observed there was minimal construction activity in the front of the home for a new walkway. The temporary fencing to prevent access to hazardous materials was observed to not be completely closed off and was not sturdy in sections.
Children's Records
Exit Safety
Children’s records were reviewed. Three files had missing information on first page of enrollment packet; physical description (3), date of admission (1), and age of admission (1). One file did not have lead screening. One file had missing signature date for acknowledgment of parent handbook section.
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Progress Reports
Supervision
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Educator must submit proof of current first aid certification. Educator’s CPR expires on 9/2025 and first aid could not be verified. Ashley (Howard) Murungu certified assistant CPR expires on 5/2025 and first aid could not be verified. Destiny Asbury certified assistant CPR expires on 5/2025 and first aid could not be verified.
One child did not have an updated progress report on file.
It was observed that the room in which toddlers were napping did not have adequate lighting for proper supervision. It was discussed with educators that room is too dark.
Electric outlets covered, no frayed electrical cords
Staff Records
The gate to prevent access to the stairway was not installed.
Stairways
Educator’s CPR expires on 5/2025, current certification did not indicate First Aid was completed. Educator must submit proof of current First Aid. Both assistants have current CPR expires 5/2025, certification did not indicate first aid certification.
Both mini refrigerators downstairs did not have a thermometer
There were two outlets in basement playroom that were not covered.
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Progress Reports
Random review of files reflected some files not having annual updates and updated physicals. Educator will need to complete children’s record checklist and submit with corrective action plan.
A random review of files was completed. Files did not have up to date progress reports. Assistants were asked for updated progress reports, assistants indicated they did not have access to the reports at that time. Educator will need to complete children’s record checklist and submit with corrective action plan.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The educator’s CPR expired on 11/2019 and will need to have her CPR renewed by 1/22/2020. One of her assistant’s also has an expired CPR.
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Assistant was observed checking diapers downstairs, assistant did not wash her hands or children’s hands afterwards.
CPR/First Aid - R Apr 2025
Attendance Logs
Diapering & Toileting - R Apr 2025
Handwashing
Refrigerator Temperature
Indoor Hazards
Playground Safety - Fallzones
Required Postings - Child Specific - R Apr 2025
Destiny Asbury certified assistant for 6 Ashley Howard certified assistant for 10 Educator does not have files for her assistants to keep required documentation; must have current physicals and ongoing professional development trainings.
Attendance records for children were reviewed. It was observed that there are sporadic days in which children were not signed out, typically on the last day of the week.
There was a cloth covering on the diapering mat. Assistant was observed checking diapers downstairs and there were no individual diapering materials observed.
It was observed that in one of the basement playrooms, there was a portable fan connected and accessible to children. It was observed that the door to an unlicensed room was left open, giving access to that room. There is access to a portable heater and an outdoor structure that is not approved for use.
There are two climbing structures measuring above 18 inches. Swingset does not have 6 foot fall zones from right side and backside, second structure does not have 6 foot clearance from both sides and back side from end of orange colored slide.
There was not posting for child with allergy.