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Home › TN › Knoxville › Kiddie Station Child Development Center
7142 Maynardville Pk, Knoxville TN 37918 · License #187655685 · Center · Child Care
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When they operate
Ages served
E 3.2: Weekly menu posted and followed. Substitutions noted in advance of meal.
The lunch served and the lunch on the menu were not the same.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.3: Food Storage
Thermometers were not found in the white refrigerator or freezer.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The name-to-face roll call was not completed when returning to the classroom in one classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating the complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The agency did not identify someone in the agency prior to letting them speak to a child. A new educator did not complete the training requirements before working at the agency.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The staff and children did not wash their hands before snack. At least one crib sheet was not clean Children were left in restraining devices such as swings for longer than 15 minutes. The agency did not have the correct ratio when they combined the Pre-1 and Pre-K classes. The children were not given napkins.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating complaint and serving a safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of the Complaint Investigation Visit and delivering the Safety Plan The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating the complaint and delivering the safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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CI 1.2: Emergency preparedness and response planning. The child care provider shall comply with all other requirements related to emergency preparedness provided under T.C.A. § 71-3-517
The agency did not have documentation of the ER plan being reviewed monthly by management.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The name-to-face roll call was not completed when returning to the classroom in one classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The agency did not identify someone in the agency prior to letting them speak to a child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
A new educator did not complete the training requirements before working at the agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The table used for eating in the infant/toddler room does not have safety restraints
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The agency needs to clean under the table after snack in the Infant/Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The staff and children did not wash their hands before snack.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
At least one crib sheet was not clean
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Children were left in restraining devices such as swings for longer than 15 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The agency did not have the correct ratio when they combined the Pre-1 and Pre-K classes.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The children were not given napkins.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
An infant was observed sleeping in the infant room and they did not receive a sleep check within 15 minutes.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Baby wipes were found in the bathroom stall that were not in a locked container or cabinet.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.3: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
The door into the infant/toddler room had a round knob.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.7: Furnishings and Equipment
The infant room has a table with bucket seats and their feet do not touch the floor.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An infant was observed sleeping in the infant room and they did not receive a sleep check within the appropriate time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The agency did not follow the appropriate cleaning procedures after lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
LC Fox observed the transition from the classroom to the playground in the 2-4 year old classroom during the monitoring visit on 5/29/2024, Roll call (Name-to- face) was not conducted before leaving the classroom or upon arrival to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The Pre-K and Pre-1 classes were combined and were out of ratio with 1:20 for ages 2.5-5 years.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.1: Children's records shall be complete, organized, maintained on- site and available to the Child Care Licensing Consultant at all times.
Some of the required information was missing from the children's files. Dr. address, some of the ER contact information, etc...
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
A lesson plan was posted but it was from April.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
The lesson plan did not include all of the required items.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The agency was out of ratio due to combining two classes.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.03 · 1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
The agency was not in compliance with the age ranges of children served according to their license.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The infant/toddler room was over the maximum group size.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Ratio violation in the Toddler room
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.1: Children's records shall be complete, organized, maintained on- site and available to the Child Care Licensing Consultant at all times.
Some items were missing from the children's files.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.2: Staff, and driver records contain documentation of all requirements
Some of the staff files were missing items.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
This is a quality indicator so was not cited as a violation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Some items were missing from the children's files
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Some of the staff files were missing items.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The toddler class was observed with an adult child ratio of 1:8 instead of 1:6 as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 1.4: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.6: Books, pictures, and materials representing people of different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender in non stereotyping roles available for children.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.9: Safe Surroundings-Outdoor Space
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The infant class was out of compliance with ratio and grouping with a 2:11 ratio with children ages 9 weeks to 28 weeks. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. Corrective Action: The agency will make sure all classes are in compliance at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Infants have been observed sleeping in bouncy seats and not moved immediately to a crib and the director stated that she has done this in the past for them to really be asleep before moving them to the crib. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Children will be moved to the crib immediately after falling asleep anywhere other than a crib..
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The infant room had one (1) infant and three (3) school age children in the classroom who were not on roll for that room and the school age children are not to be combined with infants. Corrective Action: Each child shall be on roll in a defined group and assigned to that group with a specific educator(s).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A 28 month old child with special needs was left in a crib during a time when she was not sleeping until LC discussed it with the director. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Corrective Action: Children will not be left in the crib for an unreasonable amount of time when awake.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The director’s school-age children were at the agency, in the infant room with their mother, and they did not have files on them and an educator's child was at the agency in the infant room and the agency did not have a file on the child. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: The director will not have her children at the agency during operating hours and all children at the agency will have a current file..
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The director and one educator were supervising 23 children, ages two and a half years to five years. The ratio for this age group is 1:11 (1 adult to 11 children) with a maximum of 20 children. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. Corrective Action: Program Evaluator (PE) gave technical assistance to the director. A plan of corrective action was completed to correct the situation. The director is to either hire qualified educators to get into compliance, or some children will need to be dis-enrolled. PE will be doing extra visits to ensure compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A soiled diaper and a grocery bag full of soiled diapers were found on the floor in the toddler classroom. 1240-04-01-.16 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. Corrective Action: The soiled diapers were removed from the room immediately and director stated she would ensure that rooms were stocked with the necessary trash receptacles and bags.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: An educator was heard telling the children she would take their cookies if they stood up during snack; food is not permitted to be used as a behavior management tool. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Corrective Action: The educator identified in the observation is schedule to complete training with Child Care Resource and Referral.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2019
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A store bought sandwich was sitting on a chair in the toddler room within reach of children. 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY. Corrective Action: The sandwich was removed from reach immediately. The director stated that she would remind staff that all personal belongings, including food, must be kept out of children's reach at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: An educator was seen turning a toy rider car upside down with a child inside causing the child to fall from inside the toy onto the ground. 1240-04-01-.15 Program Corrective Action: The director has schedule training with Child Care Resource and Referral for the educator identified in the violation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two educators were on cellphones during a guest presentation when they were assigned to be supervising the group of children. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The director will no longer allow educators to use phones to take photos during presentations. PE also asked that the director review the centers policies for cellphone use and supervision of children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The Infant/Toddler, 2.5-3 year old classrooms, the gross motor, and the common area had uncovered electrical outlets. This was corrected on site. 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities Corrective Action: The director stated she would remind her staff to replace outlet covers after each time one is removed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The Infant/Toddler and 2.5-3 year old classrooms had uncovered electrical outlets. This was corrected on site. 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities Corrective Action: The director sent a float staff to purchase outlet covers at a nearby store. The covers were purchased with extras, so the center does not runout. The outlets were then covered.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The assessor observed that a toddler was able to access a stapler in the infant/toddler classroom. 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety Corrective Action: The director and program evaluator discussed the assessor’s observations regarding the hazard. The program evaluator pointed out the importance of keeping hazardous materials out of children’s reach and reminded her of possible outcomes if children are injured. The director and infant educator are scheduled and will follow through with training from Child Care Resource and Referral.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During program assessment two infant safe sleep checks were completed at 17 minutes, the requirement is that checks completed every 15 minutes. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The program evaluator provided the center director and infant educator with resources and training materials for safe sleep practices. The director will review the safe sleep procedures with educators. The director will purchase timers and clocks for the infant room for tracking 15 minute sleep checks.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During program assessment food was left on the floor under the table in the toddler classroom and was accessible to the children. 1240-04-01-.11 Food Corrective Action: The director and educators will work to develop a system for mealtime supervision in rooms with infants and toddlers that ensures at least one educator is supervising the area during transitions from mealtime.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The infant/toddler classroom had one (1) caregiver supervising six (6) children ages 5-25 months. This was above the required adult:ratio of one (1) caregiver to five (5) infant/toddlers. This was corrected on site when a second caregiver arrived. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision Corrective Action: The staffing pattern requires that four (4) caregivers are onsite by 8am to ensure that a sufficient amount of staff are present to meet required adult:child ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The ratio during the visit was 1:5 ages 7 weeks-15 months in the infant room. The correct ratio is 1:4 if all children are under the age of 15 months. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: Management failed to ensure caregivers were using appropriate behavior management techniques, as required. 1240-04-03-.07 STAFF.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child. Behavior Management should be reasonable, developmentally appropriate and in terms a child understands. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Five infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name, as required. Corrected on site. 1240-04-03-.11 FOOD
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2016
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The toddlers were combined with the infant/toddler class longer than a hour this morning. Corrected on site and adjustments made in caregiver scheduling to remain compliant in the future. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVSION
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in four areas accessible to the children. Corrections were made on site. 1240-04-03-.12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2015
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Children under age 2.5 years were combined with 2.5-5 year old children, which is a grouping violation. Corrected on site to be in compliance. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2015
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.10 (13) Prohibited Practices and Products. (f) Staff¿s personal belongings (such as, but not limited to, contents of purses, backpacks, coat pockets, diaper bags, etc.) shall be inaccessible to children at all times. FACT: During a visit, I observed a pocketbook which belonged to the teacher on a low shelf accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2012
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (a) Agency Responsibility for the Children¿s Supervision. 1. The management of the agency shall maintain a system that enables all children in the agency¿s care to receive a level of supervision of their status and activities that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status so as ensure their health and safety and that allows agency personnel to know the whereabouts of each child in their care. -and- (b) Children six (6) weeks of age through nine (9) years of age: 1. The adult must be able to hear the child at all times, must be able to see the child with a quick glance, and must be able to physically respond immediately. During an unannounced visit to the center to investigate a complaint on 3/30/11, PE Taylor and PE Thomas interviewed caregiver Chasity Perkey. Ms. Perkey admitted to Ms. Taylor and Ms. Thomas that she had not known where a child, aged 27 months, was while in her care. She stated that she did not realize the child was not with the group, until another caregiver drew her attention to the mother, who was holding the child at the front of the center.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2012
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.10 (14) Diapering. (b) For the protection of children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing and diapering procedures shall be followed. In an unannounced visit to the center on October 13, 2008, PE Taylor observed that one staff member in the toddler room did not wash the childrens hands immediately after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2012
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.10 (14) Diapering. (b) For the protection of children and adults, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing and diapering procedures shall be followed. In an unannounced visit to the center on October 13, 2008, PE Taylor observed that one staff member in the toddler room did not properly sanitize the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2012
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Summary of Complaint Investigation, Safety Plan Served and Probation Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a complaint investigation, serving a safety plan and monitoring the Probation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The agency did not follow the appropriate cleaning procedures after lunch.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of QRIS Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and scoring of the QRIS. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The Pre-K and Pre-1 classes were combined and were out of ratio with 1:20 for ages 2.5-5 years. Some of the required information was missing from the children's files. Dr. address, some of the ER contact information, etc... A lesson plan was posted but it was from April. The lesson plan did not include all of the required items. The agency was out of ratio due to combining two classes.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The agency was not in compliance with the age ranges of children served according to their license. The infant/toddler room was over the maximum group size.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The infant class was out of compliance with ratio and grouping with a 2:11 ratio with children ages 9 weeks to 28 weeks. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. Corrective Action: The agency will make sure all classes are in compliance at all times. Observation: Infants have been observed sleeping in bouncy seats and not moved immediately to a crib and the director stated that she has done this in the past for them to really be asleep before moving them to the crib. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Children will be moved to the crib immediately after falling asleep anywhere other than a crib.. Observation: The infant room had one (1) infant and three (3) school age children in the classroom who were not on roll for that room and the school age children are not to be combined with infants. Corrective Action: Each child shall be on roll in a defined group and assigned to that group with a specific educator(s). Observation: A 28 month old child with special needs was left in a crib during a time when she was not sleeping until LC discussed it with the director. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Corrective Action: Children will not be left in the crib for an unreasonable amount of time when awake. Observation: The director’s school-age children were at the agency, in the infant room with their mother, and they did not have files on them and an educator's child was at the agency in the infant room and the agency did not have a file on the child. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: The director will not have her children at the agency during operating hours and all children at the agency will have a current file..
Disposition: Yes
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: A soiled diaper and a grocery bag full of soiled diapers were found on the floor in the toddler classroom. 1240-04-01-.16 PHYSICAL FACILITIES. Corrective Action: The soiled diapers were removed from the room immediately and director stated she would ensure that rooms were stocked with the necessary trash receptacles and bags. Observation: An educator was heard telling the children she would take their cookies if they stood up during snack; food is not permitted to be used as a behavior management tool. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Corrective Action: The educator identified in the observation is schedule to complete training with Child Care Resource and Referral. Observation: A store bought sandwich was sitting on a chair in the toddler room within reach of children. 1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY. Corrective Action: The sandwich was removed from reach immediately. The director stated that she would remind staff that all personal belongings, including food, must be kept out of children's reach at all times. Observation: An educator was seen turning a toy rider car upside down with a child inside causing the child to fall from inside the toy onto the ground. 1240-04-01-.15 Program Corrective Action: The director has schedule training with Child Care Resource and Referral for the educator identified in the violation.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Two educators were on cellphones during a guest presentation when they were assigned to be supervising the group of children. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The director will no longer allow educators to use phones to take photos during presentations. PE also asked that the director review the centers policies for cellphone use and supervision of children. Observation: The Infant/Toddler, 2.5-3 year old classrooms, the gross motor, and the common area had uncovered electrical outlets. This was corrected on site. 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities Corrective Action: The director stated she would remind her staff to replace outlet covers after each time one is removed.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The assessor observed that a toddler was able to access a stapler in the infant/toddler classroom. 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety Corrective Action: The director and program evaluator discussed the assessor’s observations regarding the hazard. The program evaluator pointed out the importance of keeping hazardous materials out of children’s reach and reminded her of possible outcomes if children are injured. The director and infant educator are scheduled and will follow through with training from Child Care Resource and Referral.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During program assessment two infant safe sleep checks were completed at 17 minutes, the requirement is that checks completed every 15 minutes. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The program evaluator provided the center director and infant educator with resources and training materials for safe sleep practices. The director will review the safe sleep procedures with educators. The director will purchase timers and clocks for the infant room for tracking 15 minute sleep checks. Observation: During program assessment food was left on the floor under the table in the toddler classroom and was accessible to the children. 1240-04-01-.11 Food Corrective Action: The director and educators will work to develop a system for mealtime supervision in rooms with infants and toddlers that ensures at least one educator is supervising the area during transitions from mealtime.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The infant/toddler classroom had one (1) caregiver supervising six (6) children ages 5-25 months. This was above the required adult:ratio of one (1) caregiver to five (5) infant/toddlers. This was corrected on site when a second caregiver arrived. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision Corrective Action: The staffing pattern requires that four (4) caregivers are onsite by 8am to ensure that a sufficient amount of staff are present to meet required adult:child ratios.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information OBSERVATION: Management failed to ensure caregivers were using appropriate behavior management techniques, as required. 1240-04-03-.07 STAFF. Observation: Caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child. Behavior Management should be reasonable, developmentally appropriate and in terms a child understands. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Five infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name, as required. Corrected on site. 1240-04-03-.11 FOOD
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable