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A staff record did not contain evidence of annual evaluation and bimonthly observations.
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License #P-169642 · Center · Center-Based Care
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A staff record did not contain evidence of annual evaluation and bimonthly observations.
Children's Records
EEC Essentials Training completion
Staff Records
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
Medication
A staff member has not completed the EEC Essential Module 2.0 version.
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1) The children's record checklist reflected several children with expired physicals. 2) The records for two children lacked CPR/FA parental consent forms, transportation plan and immunization records. One record also did not include evidence of a current physical examination. Please ensure that all children's records are current.
A child’s record contained did not contained an individual health care plan.
At the time of the visit, a child's EpiPen was not in the containers in which it was originally dispensed and with the original labels affixed.
On 12/5/23, the program was cited for not having a staff record available for review during the visit and for a staff record not containing evidence of current physical and MMR immunity. On 12/18/23, the program submitted a corrective action plan stating, "1) the staff's folder is now in the file cabinet at preschool". "2) It has the current physical and MMR immunity. During today's visit, the staff record in questioned was not available for review and a second staff record still contained no evidence of current physical and MMR immunity. The program did not adhere to the corrective action plan submitted on 12/18/23.
The staff record review reflected the following: 1) A record contained no evidence of current physical, MMR immunity, annual evaluation and bi-monthly observations. 2) A record contained no evidence of current physical and MMR immunity. 3) A staff record was not available for review.
Availability of Information
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff CPR Training - R Apr 2025
The children’s record review reflected the following: 1) a child’s record contained no evidence of annual lead screening and current physical. 2) a child’s record contained no evidence of current physical, CPR/FA parental consent and no evidence of current transportation plan. 3) a child’s record enrollment form expired on 1/30/23. Please ensure the children’s records are up to date. Please refer to the children’s record checklist to ensure all required documentation is on file.
1) no evidence of current first aid certificate for a staff member. 2) A staff record contained no evidence of completing the first aid hands-on skill demonstration to a certified instructor.
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
At the time of the visit, the emergency evacuation log was not available for review.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Staff First Aid Training - R Apr 2025
Record Requirement
Health Care Policy
Emergency Evacuation - R Apr 2025
Emergency medications readily available
BRC Policies
At the time of the visit not all educators BRC's were current.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
During a review of the program's educator files, EEC found the following non-compliance's. 1. One educator files did not show evidence of an application or resume. 2. Two educator files did not show evidence of [REDACTED] immunization. 3. One educator's file did not show evidence of completing the strong start training. 4. One educator's file did not contain an up to date physical.
BRC Policy
Staff records
Suspension and Termination Policy
Financial Documentation
During a review of the program policies, EEC found the program not to have proof of a Background Record Check policy available at the time of the visit. All programs must submit a background check policy to EEC.
During the visit, the program did not have evidence of a suspension and termination policy available for EEC's review. All programs must have a written plan to avoid the suspension and termination of a child.
A written progress report must be done periodically
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
The children's record review reflected the following: 1) A child’s record contained no evidence of current physical, CPR/FA parental consent, current transportation plan, and developmental history. 2) A child’s record contained no evidence of current physical.
A child's record contained no evidence of periodic progress report.
A child’s allergy medication which is indicated on the child’s IHCP was not readily available during the visit.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
1) Insufficient evidence of current CPR certificate for a staff member. 2) A staff record contained no evidence of completing the CPR hands-on skill demonstration to a certified instructor.
1) A staff record was not available for review during the visit. 2) A staff record did not contain evidence of current physical and MMR immunity.
A CPR mouth guard was not readily available during the visit.
A child’s record contained no evidence of current individual health care plan for their medical condition.
Medication
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
A staff record contained no evidence of current physical, {REDACTED} immunity, EEC Essential Modules (12hrs) and no evidence of ongoing professional development.
A child's record contained no annual updates, expired transportation consents, and expired consents to administer CPR/FA. In addition, the record contained no evidence of current physical and progress reports.
A staff’s record did not contain evidence of current first aid certificate.
At the time of the visit, 14 children and 2 staff members were at the library, located within 5 minutes walking distance from the program. The staff did not bring the program's attendance on the field trip. In addition, the staff did not bring the program's attendance when they headed to the outdoor play area across the street from the program.
At the time of the visit, 14 children and 2 staff members were at the library, which is located within 5 minutes distance from the program. The staff did not bring the first aid kit on the field trip. The program did not follow their health care policy that states, "First aid kit will be taken with teachers on all field trips."
Emergency medications were not readily available during the program's field trip to the library.
The Licensor observed an expired {REDACTED} that belongs to a childcare child. The {REDACTED} expired on 10/2022.
At the time of the visit, two children’s individual health care plans were not available for review.
During a review of the program's financial documentation, EEC found the program not to have an up to date budget available for EEC's review.