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Licensing specialist did not observe the attendance records during the inspection. Facility is asked to send records from 2023 to 2025 to the OCC.
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This mandatory review inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Licensing specialist did not observe the attendance records during the inspection. Facility is asked to send records from 2023 to 2025 to the OCC.
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Licensing specialist did not observe the consumer pamphlet at the start of the inspection. Facility printed it out from the OCC website and posted it on their bulletin board during the inspection.
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's emergency form which needs the authorized daily pickup and schedule sections to be filled out. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of the health inventory part 1 form that was mostly blank. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a health inventory part 2 form that was missing the name, sex, and birthday of the child. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of missing or incomplete lead test forms. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Licensing specialist observed that the written screen time policy is using outdated guidance which sets the cutoff date at 3 years old instead of 2 years old. Facility is asked to update the language in their statement to reflect current COMAR regulations.
Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit was dirty and several of the items were missing or old and needed to be replaced. These include the following: flashlight, gauze pads, gloves, ice bag, paper towels, blunt tipped scissors, liquid fragrance free soap, wash cloths. Facility replaced many of the items during the inspection, but still needs to add the following items: functioning flashlight, blunt tipped scissors, and wash cloths. Facility is asked to send pictures to the OCC once these items have been obtained and added to the first aid kit.
Licensing specialist observed that one of the two bathrooms present was out of order. Facility stated it was an issue with the toilet. Facility is asked to put in a work order to have this fixed.
Licensing specialist observed 3 teachers that have PDP forms that document 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 12 hours of continued training certificates documented on their PDP forms for their current training year.
Licensing specialist observed that the PDP plan for one aide only covered 2021-2022. Facility is asked to submit 6 hours of continued training documented on the PDP form for the current training year.
Specialists observed three out of the six emergency forms for the children enrolled missing either the second page of the form, the physicians or source of health care information, or person authorized to pick the child up on a daily basis. Facility is asked to review the children's file for completion and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
Specialists were unable to review proof of lead blood test or a doctors note stating it is not needed for two children enrolled in care. Facility is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.