The Learning Palace

746.801(2) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

746.2603(1) · Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement

A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

746.1203(4) · Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

746.1013(a) · Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2023

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

746.2417(1) · Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2023

746.401(6) · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone

Corrected by Jun 7, 2023

746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space

Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases

Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2023

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2023

746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.501(a)(6) · Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications

Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone

Corrected by Apr 29, 2022

746.3301(f) · Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

No water was available or served during lunch.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2022

746.3317 · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.2411(2)(I) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records.

Corrected by May 5, 2022

746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2022

746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2022

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training.

Corrected by May 10, 2022

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2022