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License #P-170556 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Children's Records
In a sampling of children's files, the licensor noted: 1. The consent forms were not filled out, lacking a yes or no answer from the parent.
In a review of children's files, it was noted that the IHCP for one child was missing information about who trained the staff.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
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Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
One child had 2 medications. Both Medical Consent forms were completed over a year ago and had expired.
A sampling of children's files was reviewed. 1_ Two children's files did not include a current physical exam and lead test results.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
One child's Individual Health Care Plan had expired.
Documentation of monthly Fire Drills was unable to be located at the time of the visit.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
The attendance in Infant 2 and Toddler 1 was not accurate. In each room a child had left and had not been accounted for on attendance upon departure. The program must have a method of knowing who is present at any point in the day.,
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
3 over-the-counter medications were found that were not labeled with the child's names; medication log missing the year on the date;
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Sandboxes not in use did not have appropriate coverings to maintain safe and sanitary conditions while not in use.
State action plan for one child says 'no' for [REDACTED] but medication consent written in on the state action plan and medication training information missing
One child's medication consent had expired
Medication
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
1 child left the program for the day and was not signed out at the time of departure. Also different classrooms used different systems of attendance.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
Evacuation procedures were not posted at each exit.
Emergency medications readily available
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
1 child with medication not in original packaging with prescription label affixed. 1 child's [REDACTED] in bag in cubbies, within reach of children.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Three children with Individual Health Care plans had incomplete EEC IHCP forms.
Supervision of Children
Indoor Space
The licensor noted the following: All shelving and childrens cubbies Throughout the program must be secured from a potential tipping hazard.
The licensor noted a basket of sunscreen accessible to children in the preschool room. Please secure out of reach of children.
Toxic Substances
Infant 2 did not have adequate lighting for visual supervision of infant children.
A sampling of staff files was reviewed. 1) Three staff files did not include current bi-monthly observations. 2) Two staff files did not include Strong Start 12 Essential Training, evidence of staff orientation, and evidence of current PQ Registry. 3) One staff file did not include a second reference. 4) One staff file did not include a current physical exam.
Food Storage, Sanitation & Safety
Emergency medications readily available
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
One child's Individual Health Care Plan included that an additional dose of the child's emergency medication could be administered within 5 minutes of the first dose if needed. The parent had only provided the program one dose of medication.
There were several containers of snack items that did not include their expiration date.
Documentation of medication administration; Current consent for medications
Evacuation drill log, all groups
One child's emergency medication and prescription label had expired.
Current consent for administered medications - R Apr 2025
2 children had Individual Health Care Plans that called for [REDACTED] but there was no [REDACTED] on-site for each of them.