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License #CCC119410 · Center · Child Care Center
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Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
This center inspection inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 2 staff members missing training.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CHRI.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CHRI.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 2 staff members missing training.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center. 2 staff members missing training.
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. There were 37 children in the all-purpose room, the capacity was 21.
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks.
Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.
Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building associated with the center.
Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT CURRENT CARI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: ALL STAFF
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT CURRENT CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES FOR: ALL STAFF
MANTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR: THE DIRECTOR
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Based on complaint #23844, conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center. 2 staff members missing training.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 2 staff members missing CARI's.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. 2 staff members missing CARI's.
Based on complaint #23844, conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
Ensure that all staff complete all topics of orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. One staff missing.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 37 children in the all-purpose room, 2 staff were present when 3 staff were required.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. One staff missing CARI.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. One staff missing a CHRI.
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes and that two are present when required. One child were missing epi pen and it was expired.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. One staff missing.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child.
Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff record checklist was not available during the inspection.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and communication.
Ensure that the center has a standard first aid kit and that it is fully re-stocked within 24 hours of use.
Ensure that the CARI background check is completed for 1 named staff.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Ensure that the Epi-pens for 1 named child is stored for in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 6 children, ages 5-8 years, left unsupervised while staff answered the door.
Ensure that 1 named staff complete a CHRI background check as required.
MANTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FOR: THE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION INDICATING THAT THE DIRECTOR DESIGNEE HAS COMPLETED STAFF DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERSTANDING LICENSING REGULATIONS
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT CURRENT NEW ANNUAL STAFF ORIENTATION TRAINING
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A DIAGRAM SHOWING HOW THE CENTER IS TO BE EVACUATED FROM ALL APPROVED AREAS AND THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, ENSURE ROOMS INCLUDE ASSIGNED LICENSING NUMBERS/NAMES
MAINTAIN ON FILE OR POST & SUBMIT AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT INCLUDES EVACUATION, INJURY & LOCKDOWN
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A PROOF OF CURRENT GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
MAINTAIN AT THE CENTER: AN EPA APPROVED CLEANER & DISINFACTANT FOR THE CENTER'S USE
PER THE UPDATED COVID-19 STANDARDS CHILDCARE CENTERS ISSUED 5.26.2021: ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THEY ARE AT THE CENTER: DURING THIS INSPECTION A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ASSISTED ONE OF THE CHILDREN IN THE HALLWAY, THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING A MASK THE CENTER TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION DURING THIS INSPECTION AND ASKED THE SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON A MASK, AND THE EMPLOYEE COMPLIED IMMEDIATELY
PREPARE AND POST A POSITIVE GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE POLICY
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A CURRENT CHILDREN'S RECORDS CHECKLIST
REAPIR/REPLACE THE FENCE, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA, TO ELIMINATE ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES TO ENSURE THAT THE FENCE FULLY ENCLOSES THE PLAY AREA AND OFFERS ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CHILDREN USING THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA NOTE: 3.11.2022 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RECEIVED
POST THE CENTER'S LICENSE IN A PROMINENT LOCATION: THE CENTER'S LICENSE WAS NOT POSTED
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION THAT INDICATES THAT THE PROGRAM HAS A MINIMUM OF 2 STAFF PRESENT, AT THE CENTER, AT ALL TIMES THAT HAVE CURRENT CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING
ENSURE REQUIRED STAFF RECORDS, INCLUDING CURRENT CARI & CHRI BACKGROUND CLEARANCES, ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH AN ALTERNATIVE EMERGENCY INDOOR EVACUATION LOCATION THAT IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CENTER AND OPERATES DURING THE SAME HOURS AS THE CENTER
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT A CURRENT TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
MAINTAIN ON FILE & SUBMIT CURRENT WATER TEST RESULTS FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRINKING WATER TEST RESULTS