Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

Two out of four staff files reviewed have certificates that are not equivalent to a high school diploma.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor and cabinets and a dead rat/mouse was found in a sticky strap inside a storage room.

Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing safe sleep / shaken baby training.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

746.501(a)(26) · Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

746.901 · Required Personnel Records

One out of four staff / contractor files reviewed is missing start date, orientation / policies received statements, preemployment affidavit and notarized affidavit.

Corrected by Sep 25, 2024

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

A total of 13 children were present at the operation. 6 children ages 15mo-35mo were combined in the toddler room. The age difference between the youngest child and oldest child exceed 18 months. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one oldest child was moved to the prek room.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

746.2805(8) · Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

A child was placed in a high chair after misbehaving. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed child from high chair.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2024

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Prek classroom was observed out of control. Children were hiting each other, climbing onto furniture and window sill.

Corrected by Apr 23, 2024