1.8(H)(1) · Equipment, materials, furnishings are safe/free of hazards

Infant 2 room floor mat showed some degradation. Observed a few strings coming from the seams. Preschool 4 was observed to have significant tears in the rug. Toddler 1 fish tank had a plug that was observed to be free hanging, in a location hazardous to the children. Preschool 2 cabinet had a handle that was observed to be broken.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Physical Facilities - Building Requirements. Open / not marked corrected.

1.8(C)(5)(a) · Classroom temperature between 65°F–74°F

RI PreK 2 room observed temperature in the room at 80 degrees. RI PreK 2 classroom temperature was observed to be 76 degrees on the thermostat.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Physical Facilities - Building Requirements. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(C)(6) · Medications labeled/stored appropriately

Early head start 1- OTC cream belonging to a child no longer attending was found in the cabinet under the diaper changing station with no label. Medication in preschool 1 was not on site. Medication for Preschool 2 was not on site.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Medication. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(C)(1) · Required documentation to administer medication

A current copy of a child's care plan for emergency medication was not available in the documentation.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Medication. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(1) · Facility/equipment clean and free of hazards

The cover on the wall above a children’s sink was observed to be broken with sharp edges. A cabinet handle was observed to be broken into two pieces. Early head start 1 classroom was observed to have a large piece of peeling paint missing from the wall after from the bulletin board being removed. Toddler 1 panel on the wall was observed to have a plank that was popped out and needed to be secured. A ceiling tile on 1st fl. hallway was not secure in the ceiling track. A ceiling tile in the Before & After-school care room was observed to be off the track.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(3) · Choke prevention gauge (I/T programs)

One choking gauge on premises, but when a teacher was asked where it was, she was unaware of its location.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(3) · Toxic substances labeled/safely stored

Preschool 2 room was observed to have a cleaning bottle on the shelf missing label. The cleaning bottle in the RI PreK 2 room was observed to be missing a label.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(7) · Bedding removed/stored individually

Bedding was observed to be loose and touching in the Preschool 4 room.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(5) · Garbage receptacles covered/lined

The gross motor room garbage bin was observed to have trash inside and missing a liner. Preschool 4 room's garbage bin was observed to missing a lid. School age classroom's garbage bin was missing the liner and had some debris in the bin.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Environmental Health. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(7) · Cleaning and sanitation schedule

The Preschool 4 classroom was observed to be missing a cleaning schedule.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Postings. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(H)(1) · Hygiene items supplied/accessible

Preschool 1 and Preschool 3 rooms were observed to have no toilet paper available for the children. School Age classroom was observed to have an empty soap dispenser with a soap bag refill available laying on the sink in a location that prevented children's access to the warm water faucet.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Handwashing and Hygiene. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(N)(1) · Care plans obtained for children with food allergies/nutritional needs

A child's medical care plan was observed to be expired in 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Child Files. Open / not marked corrected.

1.8(H)(1) · Equipment, materials, furnishings are safe/free of hazards

Licensor observed chair rail to be broken in toddler room. Staff reported to admin upon arrival it had been broken this morning and requested the repair. Preschool room had a hold observed in the plaster and wall in need of repair.. Licensor observed baseboard covering to be stored in classroom bathroom and accessible to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Physical Facilities - Building Requirements. Open / not marked corrected.

1.10(A)(8) · Bottles labeled with child's name

Bottles in infant rooms in need of labeling

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(N)(2) · Food allergy provisions

Allergy list is needed in kitchen. Admin inquired with the kitchen staff who confirmed the list had been thrown away at the beginning of the month.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

1.14(D)(3) · Classroom arrangement ensures accessibility, safety, and engagement

Licensor and staff walked through classroom that was recently rearranged. Due to the furniture rearrangement a broken heating unit was observed to have a metal piece protruding from the cover, as well as pushed in causing for a gap in the registers.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Classroom Environment. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(N)(1) · Care plans obtained for children with food allergies/nutritional needs

Care plans for asthma and allergy medications not on site.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Child Files. Open / not marked corrected.

1.11(F)(1) · Sight/sound supervision provided at all times

Licensor observed students in toddler classroom to be behind a corner of classroom out of staff supervision. Licensor requested to admin that staff person join students on the side of the room to ensure they were in sight supervision. Licensor observed infant using boppy pillow for sitting support. Student was observed to be leaning over due to not having the developmental ability to sit up on their own. This student was alone on their mat while staff were serving lunch to other students in the classroom. Admin did assist the student in sitting up upon observation and requested one staff sit with this student while the other serve students their lunches.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Supervision, Interactions, and Prevention of Maltreatment. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(C)(6) · Medications labeled/stored appropriately

Medication on site in need of original packaging. Medication observed to be expired.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Medication. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(C)(1) · Required documentation to administer medication

Children on site without required medication or care plan.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Medication. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(1) · Facility/equipment clean and free of hazards

Licensor observed window blinds to be broken in two classrooms. Licensor observed damage to classroom wall. The wall appeared to have a hole in the plaster as well as cuts into the wall where it can be pushed in. Licensor observed plastic wall border to be off the wall and stored in classroom bathroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(3) · Toxic substances labeled/safely stored

Licensor observed swiffer cleaner with cleaning solution and cleaning brushes to be stored in toddler restroom. Due to the position of the items being stored classroom items were observed to be on top of the swiffer mop.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(10) · Reusable sponges/dishcloths prohibited

Licensor observed sponges and dish clothes in toddler and infant classrooms.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(7) · Bedding removed/stored individually

Bedding was observed to be stored on top of cots not in individual bags.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(J)(4) · First aid kit available/stocked

First aid kits in need of additional supplies as well as most classrooms in need of thermometers.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Illness and Injury. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(11) · 2' ft spacing between cribs/cots

Classroom observed to have cots placed closer than the two feet minimum distance. Licensors spoke with staff and admin about spacial rearrangement to ensure proper distancing

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Safe Sleep, Rest, and Quiet Activities. Open / not marked corrected.

1.10(C)(6.e) · Cribs equipped with firm mattress/tight-fitting sheet

Licensor observed crib mattress to be torn and need of replacement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Safe Sleep, Rest, and Quiet Activities. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(10) · Evacuation cribs empty (I/T programs)

Licensor observed evacuation cribs to store outdoor bags.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Emergency/Disaster Plans and Procedures. Open / not marked corrected.

1.11(B)(1) · Staff-child ratios/max group size

Toddler classroom was over ratio upon arrival, Classroom had 7 children present with one arriving bringing classroom to 8 students. Admin did have students moved to a different classroom to accomidate ratios.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Staff/Child Ratio, Group Size, and Age Integration. Open / not marked corrected.

1.14(C)(2) · Staff-child interactions during mealtimes

Licensor observed students engaged in mealtime while staff were preparing for rest. Staff were not observed sitting at the table with students

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

1.14(D)(3) · Classroom arrangement ensures accessibility, safety, and engagement

Classroom observed to have cots obstructing pathways throughout the room.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Classroom Environment. Open / not marked corrected.

1.14(D)(5) · Classroom furniture/materials are age appropriate

School aged classroom observed to be in need of age appropriate materials for engagement

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Classroom Environment. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(J)(6) · Choke-saving poster

Classrooms in need of choking poster.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Postings. Open / not marked corrected.

1.8(C)(5)(a) · Classroom temperature between 65°F–74°F

Licensor observed classroom temperature to be 77 degrees

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Physical Facilities - Building Requirements. Open / not marked corrected.

1.11(F)(1) · Sight/sound supervision provided at all times

Licensor observed staff person feeding infants with her back to the classroom. Due to this staff was unable to have sight supervision on other students in crib and in bouncer seat. Licensor observed children to be out of sight during rest time. Licensor spoke with administration and staff on body positioning to ensure supervision at all times.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Supervision, Interactions, and Prevention of Maltreatment. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(C)(6) · Medications labeled/stored appropriately

Licensor observed medication to be expired.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Medication. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(1) · Facility/equipment clean and free of hazards

Licensor observed window to be open without screen in place

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(3) · Toxic substances labeled/safely stored

Licensor observed spray bottle with floor cleaner, unlabeled and on shelf within reach of the children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(G)(10) · Reusable sponges/dishcloths prohibited

Licensor observed sponge and cleaning brush in classroom sinks.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(J)(4) · First aid kit available/stocked

First aid kits in need of additional supplies

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Illness and Injury. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(10) · Evacuation cribs empty (I/T programs)

Licensor observed evacuation cribs to contain evacuation bags as well as others containing toys.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Emergency/Disaster Plans and Procedures. Open / not marked corrected.

1.8(C)(1) · Rooms ventilated through window/door

Windows observed to be missing screens.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Physical Facilities - Classroom Requirements. Open / not marked corrected.

1.9(K)(10) · Evacuation cribs empty (I/T programs)

Several evacuation cribs throughout the building were not empty.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: Emergency/Disaster Plans and Procedures. Open / not marked corrected.