Cited finding
At the time of the visit, the Cricket Classroom did not maintain accurate attendance. 13 children were present, and only 12 children were signed in on the attendance board.
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At the time of the visit, the Cricket Classroom did not maintain accurate attendance. 13 children were present, and only 12 children were signed in on the attendance board.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
During the health and safety review of the program, the following was found: 1) Damage to the drywall and chipping paint was found in the Cricket Classroom.
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Two staff records were reviewed, and the following was found: Two staff members did not have evidence of the bi-monthly observations.
During the safety inspection, the following was observed: Broken cabinet handles were found in the Red Birds Bathroom.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Indoor Space
At the time of the visit, The Fish Classroom did not maintain accurate staff-child ratios when one educator left the classroom, leaving the other Educator with 13 children.
Fall zones adequate depth of impact absorbing material
The use zone under climbing structure was not covered with an adequate depth of an impact absorbing material, in accordance with EEC policy.
Sleep Materials
Children's Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Four Staff Records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) One staff did not have evidence of a current physical as required by regulation.
Physical Space Paint
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Three children's records were randomly selected for review, and the following was learned: 1) One Child did not have evidence of a current Physical.
It was observed in the Fish Classroom that multiple rest mats were ripping, and foam was exposed.
During the safety inspection of the program, the following was found: 1) In the Fish Classroom, the dramatic play equipment needed to be secured. 2) In the Crickets Classroom, the bookcase needed to be secure. 3) Throughout the program peeling and chipping paint was observed. 4) In the Toddler Bathroom, multiple floor tiles were cracking and needed to be replaced.
During the safety inspection of the program's building and playground, the following was found: Paint was peeling or flaking off the building in multiple areas.
During the IHCP review, the following was found: A child's IHCP expired on 12/3/22 in the Crickets Classroom.
Indoor Space
Toxic Substances
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
An open window used for ventilation did not include a screen.
In one ofthe classroom
Disinfectant solutions bottles in one of the classrooms was not stored in a secure place out of the reach of children.
Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) - R Apr 2025
Medication
A child's IHCP did not have a parent's signature.
A child's prescription [REDACTED]cream was expired.
This change of space visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.