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Home › WI › Fond Du Lac › Bright Beginnings Academy For Kids
363 S Main St, Fond Du Lac WI 54935-4949 · License #3000584083-001 · Center · Licensed Group
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251.07(6)(j)5. · Supply Of Bandages, Tape & Band-Aids
In the Infants' Room, the first aid kit did not contain bandages.
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251.09(1)(c) · Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development
In the Infants Room, one of the children's intake forms has not been updated in the past 3 months.
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
On July 17, 2025, in the two's room, the center failed to note some of the children's dates of birth on the attendance sheets.
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
On July 29, 2025, staff member A had a physical examination that indicated that they were not free of symptoms of illness, including tuberculosis. The center did not have a physical examination on file for staff member B after 30 days of employment.
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251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
The center did not have the abusive head trauma prevention training information on filed for staff members C, and G.
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251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
The center did not have the CPR certificates on file for staff member G.
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251.055(2)(c) · Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old room was over the staff to child ratio between 7:33 a.m. and 8 a.m. During that period of time, there were 17 children, ages 1.5 through 7, under the care of 2 teachers. The total numerical weight of the group was 2.035.
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251.055(2)(d) · Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size
Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old's room was over the allowable group size between 7:33 a.m. and 8 a.m., due to two children being under two years of age. During that period of time, there were 17 children in the room under the supervision of two teachers. When a mix group of children includes infants and toddlers, the maximum group size can't exceed 8 children.
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251.04(6)(b) · Violation
(Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 7/29/2025 : On July 17, 2025, in the two's room, the center failed to note some of the children's dates of birth on the attendance sheets.
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251.055(2)(c) · Violation
(Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio ) on 7/29/2025 : Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old room was over the staff to child ratio between 7:33 a.m. and 8 a.m. During that period of time, there were 17 children, ages 1.5 through 7, under the care of 2 teachers. The total numerical weight of the group was 2.035.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(2)(d) · Violation
(Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size ) on 7/29/2025 : Based on attendance records, on 07/17/2025, the two year old's room was over the allowable group size between 7:33 a.m. and 8 a.m., due to two children being under two years of age. During that period of time, there were 17 children in the room under the supervision of two teachers. When a mix group of children includes infants and toddlers, the maximum group size can't exceed 8 children.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The floors in the 2.5 and 3.5 year old's room were dirty and stained, and the area rugs were also dirty. The school age room was dirty after lunch, there was a lot of food left over on the tables' surface and the floors were dirty and stained. The cabinets under the sink in the 2.5 to 3.5 year old's room were dirty. The 3 year old's room closet was dirty and there was a cot that had a worn cover. One of the rugs in the infants' room was dirty. The child safety locks for one of the cabinets in the 2.5 year old's room was broken.
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251.06(4)(jm)2. · Fire Alarms & Smoke Detectors - Testing
The center did not have information on file to show that the fire detection and prevention systems had been monitored by a fire prevention agency or that the detectors and alarms have been tested monthly.
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251.07(3)(a) · Indoor Equipment - Safety
Several cots in the storage room and in the storage closet were stretched out and warped.
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251.07(3)(i) · Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment
The stroller in the storage room was dirty, stained and full of debris and also the red wagon was dirty .
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251.07(4)(d) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding
In the 3 year old's' room, several children were sleeping in cots, but they didn't have blankets.
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251.07(4)(e) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
Several cot covers in the storage room and in the 3 year old's room were worn.
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251.07(5)(a)1. · Meals & Snacks - Requirements
Based on staff interviews, the center ran out of milk during breakfast twice during two separate Mondays.
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251.09(1)(j) · Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings
Several mattress covers in the infants' room were not tight fitting around the mattresses.
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251.09(4)(a)3. · Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection
Based on observation, the changing table in the two year olds' room was dirty on the surface and in the area under the changing pad. The changing table in the bathroom was dirty on the surface and underneath the pad. The changing table in the infants' room was dirty underneath the pad on the changing table.
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
In the twos room, on 05/21/2025, the attendance sheet did not have the children's date of of birth.
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
The program did not have a physical examination on file for staff member A after 30 days of employment.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
On May 21st, in the twos room, one of the teachers did not sign the attendance sheet.
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251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
The center did not have the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training on file for staff member A.
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251.06(10)(e) · Toilets & Washbasins - Use Of Steps Or Blocks
In the 2.5 to 3.5 room, the steps for the children to reach the sink were missing, the children were using a chair to step up and reach the sink to wash their hands.
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251.06(2)(b) · Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection
In the school age room and in the twos room, there were electric outlets without covers.
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251.06(2)(f) · Telephones & Emergency Phone Numbers
The emergency numbers list was not posted in the school age room, in the 2.5 to 3.5 room, and in the twos' room. Based on staff comments, there was not a telephone available for the teachers to use in the school age room.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The rug in the school age room was not clean and there were several books with torn pages. The school age room's floor tiles were stained and not clean. In the 2.5 to 3.5 age room, the sink and water faucet were not clean. In the infants' room, the portable sink by the refrigerator did not work, the faucet was clogged and did not allow the water to flow, and the second portable sink did not have a normal flow of water, sprayed all over in every direction. In the Boys' bathroom, one of the urinals was not flushing properly. The light bulb in the refrigerator in the kitchen was burned out.
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251.06(2)(m) · Cleaning Aids - Equipment
There was a broom accessible to the children in the school age room.
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251.06(2)(n) · Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
The garbage can in the school age room did not have a lid. In the 2.5 to 3.5 year olds room, the hands free garbage can did not open and close properly.
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251.06(7)(b) · Indoor Space - Storage
Outside the infants' room there were used children's bottles stored in car seats.
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251.07(3)(b)2. · Equipment - Quantity For Indoors
Based on observation, there were not enough toys and other age appropriate materials for the children in the 2.5 and 3.5 age room, and in the twos room. In the infants' room, there weren't enough toys and age appropriate materials for the children.
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251.07(4)(e) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
The bedding and sleeping bags in the cubbies in the hallway were not properly stored, several children's bedding were in contact with each other.
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251.07(6)(f)6. · Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises
In the office's medication storage box, there were two Epi Pens for two children that did not have the expiration dates written on the forms.
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251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face
The portable sinks in the school age room were not working because the electrical cord was disconnected, and a child had to be taken to the adjoining room to wash their hands. The staff stated that they disconnected the sinks to prevent the children from leaving the water running.
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251.08(4)(c)1. · Driver Record - Obtain & Review
The center did not have a copy of the the driving records on file for the driver.
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251.04(2)(m) · Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children
On 5-9-25, on two occasions, child care worker(s) lost track of children, ages 2-4 years old, when the worker(s) brought a group of children outside. The children were seen running on the sidewalk on Main Street and then down a side street. While the worker was retrieving the children they left the remaining group of children alone. Some of the children were outside of the fenced in play space, near Main Street. The first incident happened at 8:38 am, and the second incident happened at 1:23 pm with the same worker(s). Two of the children that ran have a history of elopement.
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251.04(3)(i) · Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise
Based on staff interviews, and on video footage, the center failed to report to the department two separate incidents that occurred on 05/09/2025, where 3 children ran from a teacher while going to the playground. Some children left the premises of the center, and the rest of the children were left unsupervised in or near the playground.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Based on on video footage, on 05/09/2025, at 8:38 a.m., a Teacher brought a group of children to the playground, opened the gate and left it open. Some children went inside, others stayed outside. The Teacher went to get 2 children that ran toward the sidewalk by Main St., the children by the gate were unsupervised for about 25 seconds, until other teachers arrived to watch them. On 05/09/2025, at 2:23 p.m., the same Teacher brought 9 children to the playground, and again some children ran. While the Teacher chased the kids, the others were left unsupervised for more than 4 minutes.
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251.04(2)(m) · Violation
(Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children ) on 5/13/2025 : On 5-9-25, on two occasions, child care worker(s) lost track of children, ages 2-4 years old, when the worker(s) brought a group of children outside. The children were seen running on the sidewalk on Main Street and then down a side street. While the worker was retrieving the children they left the remaining group of children alone. Some of the children were outside of the fenced in play space, near Main Street. The first incident happened at 8:38 am, and the second incident happened at 1:23 pm with the same worker(s). Two of the children that ran have a history of elopement.
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251.04(3)(i) · Violation
(Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise ) on 5/13/2025 : Based on staff interviews, and on video footage, the center failed to report to the department two separate incidents that occurred on 05/09/2025, where 3 children ran from a teacher while going to the playground. Some children left the premises of the center, and the rest of the children were left unsupervised in or near the playground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(1)(a) · Violation
(Supervision Of Children ) on 5/13/2025 : Based on on video footage, on 05/09/2025, at 8:38 a.m., a Teacher brought a group of children to the playground, opened the gate and left it open. Some children went inside, others stayed outside. The Teacher went to get 2 children that ran toward the sidewalk by Main St., the children by the gate were unsupervised for about 25 seconds, until other teachers arrived to watch them. On 05/09/2025, at 2:23 p.m., the same Teacher brought 9 children to the playground, and again some children ran. While the Teacher chased the kids, the others were left unsupervised for more than 4 minutes.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Based on attendance records, on 03/31/2025, in the Bright Futures room, the center failed to document the date of birth of each child on the attendance sheet. Also on the same date and in the same room, the center failed to record the actual time of departure for 13 children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Based on records review, on 03/31/2025, in the Bright Futures room, a staff member failed to sign in and out on the attendance sheet when they came in to give a break to one of the teachers. The attendance also showed that on 03/31/2025, the teachers failed to sign out and back in when they took their breaks.
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251.05(3)(a) · Staff - Competency
Based on staff interviews and the observations by two licensors, staff member A is not mentally and physically able to provide responsible care for the children.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Based on the interviews with the teachers that work with a staff member A, the staff member is not able to provide proper supervision to the children in care. Some children have been able to make it from the basement classrooms to the stairs and up to church's rooms on the first floor when the staff member A is supervising the children.
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251.07(6)(g)1. · Wiping Bodily Secretions
On 04/29/20254, in the 3.5. to 4-year-old room, there was a child with a runny nose, however, there was no disposable tissue to clean the child's nose. Staff members stated that they had run out of tissue.
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251.04(6)(b) · Violation
(Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 4/29/2025 : Based on attendance records, on 03/31/2025, in the Bright Futures room, the center failed to document the date of birth of each child on the attendance sheet. Also on the same date and in the same room, the center failed to record the actual time of departure for 13 children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Violation
(Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked ) on 4/29/2025 : Based on records review, on 03/31/2025, in the Bright Futures room, a staff member failed to sign in and out on the attendance sheet when they came in to give a break to one of the teachers. The attendance also showed that on 03/31/2025, the teachers failed to sign out and back in when they took their breaks.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
On 02/12/2025, a child was not signed into care in the 2.5-to-3.5-year olds' room. The ages of the children were missing from the attendance sheet in this room and in the school age room. On 01/31/2025, the children's ages were also missing from the attendance sheets in the school age and in the Little Innovators' attendance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
The center did not have the required physical examination on file for staff member D.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
A staff member stated that on 01/31/2025, they went to assist another teacher in the school age room, however, the attendance doesn't show the staff member signed into care in the room.
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251.05(3)(e)4.d. · Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training
Based on records review, staff member B did not have the qualifications for the position held as a director of a center.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Based on staff' interviews, a child in the 3.5-year olds' room leaves the room at times when the parents come in and goes alone to the Director's office.
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251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure
On 02/12/2025, in the 3.5 age room, a teacher took a group of children to the bathroom and lined them up by the door, but didn't take the attendance with them upon leaving the room, the licensor advised them to take the attendance with the group. When the Director was asked about tracking procedures, they stated that teachers are supposed to note in a sheet of paper the children's names prior to going to the bathroom, and before going to the playground, they are supposed to take the attendance with them. The teacher that took the children to the bathroom didn't follow that procedure.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
In the older children's playground, there was a pine tree that was leaning and could potentially fall on someone.
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251.07(6)(g)7. · Wet Or Soiled Clothing
A staff member admitted that they put on wet pants on a child after changing the diaper because they had run out of the extra clothes in the classroom.
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251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Based on attendance records and staff interviews, two teachers in the two-year-olds' room failed to sign in and out of the attendance sheet during the week of 12/16/2024 through 12/19/2024.
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251.055(2)(a) · Group Size - Maximum
The center's attendance for 12/16/2024, showed that on 12/16/2024, the infants' room was over the group size when a child came in at 9:25 a.m., with this child, the room had a total of 9 children, at 10:30 a.m. two more children were added to the room for a total of 11 children. The total maximum group size for infants is 8 children.
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251.055(2)(b) · Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum
The attendance records for the infants' room showed that the room was over the staff to child ratio on 12/16/2024 at 9:25 a.m., when a child came in for a total of 9 children and two teachers on duty. At 10:30 a.m., 2 more children were added for a total of 11 children with two teachers on duty. At 1:45 p.m., there were 2 teachers and 9 children in the room. The staff to child ratio for infants is 1 teacher for 4 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
In the two-year-olds' room, one of the storage closet's doors was missing. The sink in the 2.5- and 3.5-year-olds' room was not clean, and there was a doll and other toys that were not clean. In the school age room, the pillows located inside the calming and reading cubie were not clean. In the two-year-olds' room, there was a toy stove and a sink with missing parts.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.07(4)(e) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Bedding Maintenance, Storage, Cleanliness
In the two-year-old room, the cots were stacked on top of each other, and the children's blankets were in contact with other children's cots.
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251.07(6)(dm)4. · Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records
The center failed to review the Medical Log Book in the past 6 months.
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251.09(3)(a)2. · Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home
In the infant's room, there was a child's bottle that was not labeled with the child's name.
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251.04(2)(c) · Current, Accurate Information
The center failed to ensure information provided to the department was current and accurate. Attendance for the 2-year-old room that was obtained on 12-17-24 did not match a subsequent attendance that was submitted on 12-18-24. The original attendance noted 8 children in care. The most recent listed 7 children in care. According to the video footage, there were at least 12 children in care in the two-year-old classroom during the incident.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(4)(a)2.b. · Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed
Based on staff interviews and on the center's video footage, on 12/06/2024, a childcare worker failed to immediately notify the parents of a 2.5-year-old child that the child had suffered an injury in care that required professional evaluation. The parent found out about the injury at pick up time when the child was crying due to the injury.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
The attendance records provided by the center on 12/17/2024 for the two-year-olds' room on 12/06/2024, showed 8 children signed into care, however, the video footage of the room showed that there were at least 12 children present in the room with only one child care worker. The attendance provided by the center showed that children were signed in but not signed out of care on 12/04/2024, 12/05/2024, and on 12/06/2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination
The staff records provided by the center showed that staff member B did not have a physical examination report on file after 30 days of employment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked
Attendance records provided by the center for 12/06/2024, showed that there were 3 staff members in the two-year-old room at 2:11 p.m. when a child was injured, however when the video footage was reviewed, it showed that only one staff member was in the room at that time.
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251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
The records provided by the center showed that staff members B and C did not have the required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training after 3 months of employment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(g)1. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision
Based on staff interviews and the center's video footage, on 12/06/2024, an unqualified Assistant Teacher was left in sole supervision of a group of 12 children ages 2 and 2.5, while the Lead Teacher left the center for an appointment. Staff A was alone with children and she did not complete the required course.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.05(3)(g)2. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Staff records provided by the center showed that staff members A and B did not have the required educational qualifications to be Assistant Teachers after 6 months of employment, however they were working as Assistant Teachers in the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.055(2)(c) · Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio
The center's video footage showed that on 12/06/2024, the two-year-olds' room was out of ratio with at least 12 children between the ages of 2 and 2.5 years old under the care of one childcare worker.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.07(2)(e)5. · Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions
On 12/06/2024, a childcare worker in the two- year-olds' room intentionally stuck out their right leg in front of a child that was pushing a toy bus, causing the child to roll and fall on the floor. As a result of the childcare workers' action, a 2.5-year-old child suffered a fracture to their right clavicle.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.04(2)(c) · Violation
(Current, Accurate Information ) on 12/17/2024 : The center failed to ensure information provided to the department was current and accurate. Attendance for the 2-year-old room that was obtained on 12-17-24 did not match a subsequent attendance that was submitted on 12-18-24. The original attendance noted 8 children in care. The most recent listed 7 children in care. According to the video footage, there were at least 12 children in care in the two-year-old classroom during the incident.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.04(4)(a)2.b. · Violation
(Parent Notification - Medical Evaluation Needed ) on 12/17/2024 : Based on staff interviews and on the center's video footage, on 12/06/2024, a childcare worker failed to immediately notify the parents of a 2.5-year-old child that the child had suffered an injury in care that required professional evaluation. The parent found out about the injury at pick up time when the child was crying due to the injury.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(g)1. · Violation
(Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision ) on 12/17/2024 : Based on staff interviews and the center's video footage, on 12/06/2024, an unqualified Assistant Teacher was left in sole supervision of a group of 12 children ages 2 and 2.5, while the Lead Teacher left the center for an appointment. Staff A was alone with children and she did not complete the required course.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.05(3)(g)2. · Violation
(Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications ) on 12/17/2024 : Staff records provided by the center showed that staff members A and B did not have the required educational qualifications to be Assistant Teachers after 6 months of employment, however they were working as Assistant Teachers in the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(2)(c) · Violation
(Mixed-Age Group - Staff-To-Child Ratio ) on 12/17/2024 : The center's video footage showed that on 12/06/2024, the two-year-olds' room was out of ratio with at least 12 children between the ages of 2 and 2.5 years old under the care of one childcare worker.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.07(2)(e)5. · Violation
(Prohibited Actions - Cruel, Aversive, Frightening, Humiliating Actions ) on 12/17/2024 : On 12/06/2024, a childcare worker in the two- year-olds' room intentionally stuck out their right leg in front of a child that was pushing a toy bus, causing the child to roll and fall on the floor. As a result of the childcare workers' action, a 2.5-year-old child suffered a fracture to their right clavicle.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
251.055(2)(e) · Mixed Age Group Of Children Over Age 2 - Group Size
On September 18, 2024, the two-year old's room was out of ratio. The licensor observed that there were 8 children ages 2-3 under the care of one teacher when one of the two teachers left the room. The total numerical weight of the group was 1.059, requiring two teachers.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The top hinge in the younger children's playground gate was broken causing the gate to not open and close properly. There was also a toy lawnmower that was broken.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
On 8/27/2024, two children were observed unsupervised, walking in the hallway.
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251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises
On 8/14/204, there was a recalled toy phone in the infant's room that was being used by children in care.
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251.06(2)(gm) · Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair
The baby gate located in the two-year-olds' room did not fit tightly and kept falling off the door frame.
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251.04(3)(k)1. · Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm
On 7/22/2024, the center failed to report to the department that the police went to the center in response to a call regarding children fighting on the playground.
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251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check
On 7/31/2024, a child care worker was supervising children in care, however the child care worker was not listed in the center's portal and did not have a current child care background check.
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251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children
Child care workers were not supervising the children to guide their behaviors on: 7/17/24 when at least two children were wrestling and a motorist stopped due to concern for their safety; 7/31/24, the licensor observed a child pour a mixture of sand and rubber onto another child's head. Also, two children were fighting on the slide. The child at the top of the slide was kicking the child that was near the bottom of the slide. None of the teachers intervened until the licensor pointed out the incidents to them. The workers were congregated together and not spread out on the playground.
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251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure
While teachers were in one area of the playground, one child was observed climbing the wood sandbox holding onto the fence which is adjacent to the road. The child's head was observed to be above the fence line when he was on the sand box. In that area, the sandbox is located 8 inches from the fence and the fence has a section that is below 4 feet high (about 1 foot length).
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