Educare Child Care #7

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Three out of four staff files evaluated did not have current trainings available for review for: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication.

Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguishers in both vans available for transportation are expired as of January 2023.

Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

At the time of inspection, the vehicles used for transportation had the following issues: Van #1 (tan): One seatbelt in the last row and one seatbelt in the first row do not buckle properly. Additionally, the door handle for the double doors is broken, preventing the doors from being opened. Van #2 (white): The seatbelt in the first row behind the driver does not buckle properly. The operation has been advised not to use Van #1 (tan) until the seatbelts and door have been repaired.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

One infant in the infant room does not have an updated feeding scheduled signed by the parent.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

One child was unsupervised in the two year old classroom bathroom while the group of children and caregivers were in the school age classroom.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2023

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

One child's file reviewed did not contain a health statement.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There were three gallon cans of paint in the two year old bathroom closet accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when the paint cans were removed from the closet and placed out of the reach of children.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2022

746.2805(10) · Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

Based on the information gathered during the inspection, children in the 18 to 24 month old classroom are placed in time out in the high chair.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2022

746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Four infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

746.3805(b)(3) · Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

The antibiotic ointment was expired at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguisher was expired on the van used for transportation.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2022

746.3313(2) · Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

The menu posted in the food preparation area for that day did not match the food being served on that day. The Tuesday menu was being served on a Friday without a record to show the substitution. This was corrected at inspection when the director updated the posted menu to reflect the food being served on that day.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2021