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License #P-177421 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Documentation of a professional qualifications registry, staff information form, EEC Strong Start Essentials training certificate and a program orientation checklist was not part of a staff’s record checklist.
Staff First Aid Training - R Sep 2025
Children's Records
Staff Records
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP)
A staff’s record file did not contain documentation of a pediatric first aid training upon their six months of employment.
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1. Documentation of a Lead screening was not available for review in a child’s record file. 2. Frequency of progress reports were not maintained for a toddler age and preschool age child as two record files did not contained documentation of progress reports conducted every six months. Last progress report on file dated 3/25/2025.
A child’s individual health care plan for a chronic medical condition was outdated as of 12/2/2025.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Indoor Space
Children's personal items (lunch bags) were not stored in a sanitary manner as these were placed on the floor inside the classroom. The Licensee must provide sufficient space, accessible to children for each child to store personal items in a safe, sanitary manner.
Staff Records
Administration
Individual Health Care Plans
A staff member with a hired date of 8/19/2024 was observed working in the program without a background record check suitability status. This staff's background record check status has been pending since 9/27/2024. All employees must have a BRC suitability status prior to working with children.
An educator/Program Director was unaware of the contents of a child's individual health care plan.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
At the time of the visit, the arrival time of a child present at the program was not documented in the daily attendance.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
1. Documentation of bi-monthly observations and an annual evaluation were not available for review for a staff member rehired on 9/2022. 2. Documentation of an MMR immunization date was not available for review for a second staff.
Evacuation drill log, all groups
A working refrigerator thermometer was not found inside the refrigerator located in the kitchen, used to store children's snacks/meals.
A written progress report must be done periodically
A child had entered the facility from the outdoor playground to use the restroom unsupervised.
Temperature readings noted on the room thermostat reflected 62 degrees.
The Building Inspection posted and submitted reflected an expiration date of 11/30/2022. The Fire Inspection posted on site was outdated as of 11/23/2022.
Electrical cords longer than 6 inches were not safely secured in a preschool classroom.
Staff Schedule/Qualifications - R Sep 2025
A staff member has an expired Fingerprint since 10/27/2021.
Medication
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
At the time of the visit, a [REDACTED]staff was not fully aware of their daily count as they staff member proceeded to count the children when requested to report their daily attendance.
Staff and children did not follow proper handwashing procedures prior having snack. Handwashing was not observed as children gathered their snack packs and sat at the table to eat.
A child's [REDACTED] was expired as of 8/1/2021.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
In the [REDACTED] area in the [REDACTED]classroom, the cover for an electrical outlet was broken. At the sensory table, an extension cord missing 1 outlet plug cover was exposed and accessible to children. All electrical outlets within the reach of children younger than school age must be made inaccessible by use of a safety device or covering that prevents access to the receptacle openings. If the covering is a shock stop, it must be of adequate size to prevent a choking hazard. All electrical cords must be arranged so they are not a hazard to children. Electrical cords must not be frayed or damaged.The licensee must ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, in good repair and free from hazards and clutter. The licensee must monitor the environment daily to identify and remove or repair any hazards that may cause injury to children.
Indoor Space
Toxic Substances
(1) staff purse was placed on top of the kitchen counter, within the reach of children. Staff must ensure that all hazardous objects, including but not limited to matches, lighters, toxic materials, sharp objects, plastic bags and purses are locked or inaccessible to children.
Documentation of an interview, 12-hour Strong Start Essentials trainings, verification of two references and bi-monthly staff observations were not available for review in a staff's record file.
Documentation of a July 2024 and August 2024 monthly staff meeting were not available for review.
A review of the FY 2022 evacuation drill logs reflected no documentation of a practice drill conducted for the months of June 2022, July 2022 and August 2022.
A child's Individual Health Care Plan for an {REDACTED} medication did not include parental consent.
Staff meeting documentation
Supervision of children
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Room temperature minimum of 65 degrees; Water temperature less than 120 degrees
Refrigerator temp. between 32-40 degrees; working thermometer in refrigerator
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Building Inspection;Fire Inspection;Environment free of pests;Date of IPM-RApr25
Documentation of an updated progress report for a {REDACTED} age child was not available for review.
Documentation of a staff meeting was not available for review for the March 2022 through August 2022 months and in October 2022.
Staff records for two staff and an intern were not available for review at the time of the visit. Eight staff were present, however five staff records were kept on file. Staff records did not include documentation of a 2021 annual evaluation and bi-monthly staff observations. A staff's record did not contain documentation of an interview and two references.
Staff BRC - R Sep 2025
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
BRCs on all potential employees - Retired 2025
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Required Postings
Indoor Space
A review of five children's records reflected the following; 1. Two children's record did not include documentation of an updated physical. 2. A child's First Aid/Medical Consent & Release form was outdated. 3. Five children's Transportation Plan forms did not include a parent signature and date.
A BRC was not conducted on an intern working at the program.
The staff schedule submitted and posted at the program dated 1/1/2022. The staff schedule did not reflect the scheduled shift for two toddler staff. The groupings reflected a total capacity of 38 children which exceeds the program's current license capacity of 37 children.
At the time of the visit, an allergy list was not posted at the program and not available for review.
An electrical cord from a ventilator located in the [REDACTED]room was not safely arranged. Kitchen countertops were cluttered.