251.04(3)(i) · Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise

The licensee failed to report to the department an incident that resulted in the provider not knowing the whereabouts of a child in attendance at the center within 24 hours of the occurrence. Per video footage & staff interviews, on 7/31/25, Child #1 exited the Dino room, walked through a hallway alone & entered another occupied classroom. Staff A & Staff E reported Staff A was yelling for Child #1 in an attempt to locate his whereabouts. The department learned of this incident upon receipt of a complaint on 8/4/25. Direct Forfeiture assessed 1/3/24.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(4)(a)2.d. · Parent Notification - Child's Whereabouts Unknown

The center administrator failed to immediately notify the parents of Child #2 and Child #3 that the whereabouts of both children were unknown to the assigned provider when the children were left outside while in the care of Staff C and Staff D on 7/31/25. As of 8/12/25 the parents had not been notified.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)6. · Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked

Documentation of the days and hours worked and in which classroom, when the person was included in the staff-to-child ratio is incomplete. For example, departure times were not recorded for two staff in the Tiger classroom on 7/29/25 and for two staff in the Dolphin classroom on 7/31/25. A departure time was not recorded for Staff A in the Dino classroom on 7/31/25. There is no documentation of who met the staff to child ratio in the Dino classroom on 7/31/25 from 3:04-5:06 PM when 3 children are documented as being in the Dino classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children

Per interviews and review of video footage, Child #1, while in the care of Staff A and B inside the Dino classroom, was not within the sight and sound of Staff A and B to guide his behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when Child #1 exited the Dino classroom and walked down the hallway alone until he entered another occupied classroom. Direct forfeiture assessed 1/3/24. Order and direct forfeiture assessed 6/7/24, IPOC & forfeiture assessed 7/29/24.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

The center tracking policy was not implemented on 7/31/25 when a group of 10 children was returning inside from the outdoor play space. Staff C and Staff D reported they failed to count the children and conduct a name to face match prior to entering the center which resulted in 2 children being left outside after the door closed. Staff C and D learned the children had been left outside after Staff F delivered the children to Staff D. Direct forfeiture assessed 1/3/24. Order and direct forfeiture assessed 6/7/24. IPOC & forf assessed 7/29/24.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

A large metal screw multiple inches in length is observed accessible to children on a ledge next to the door children are observed exiting from to access the outdoor play space.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(5)(a)4. · Meals & Snacks - Minimum Meal Requirements

Breakfast service was observed during the visit. USDA minimum meal requirements were not met when frosted flakes cereal and milk was served. The required fruit or vegetable component was not served. In addition, per a review of the posted August 2025 monthly breakfast menu the required fruit or vegetable component is not identified on the breakfast menu for any of the days of the month.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(3)(i) · Violation

(Report - Unknown Whereabouts Or Left Premise ) on 8/12/2025 : The licensee failed to report to the department an incident that resulted in the provider not knowing the whereabouts of a child in attendance at the center within 24 hours of the occurrence. Per video footage & staff interviews, on 7/31/25, Child #1 exited the Dino room, walked through a hallway alone & entered another occupied classroom. Staff A & Staff E reported Staff A was yelling for Child #1 in an attempt to locate his whereabouts. The department learned of this incident upon receipt of a complaint on 8/4/25. Direct Forfeiture assessed 1/3/24. $100

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(a) · Violation

(Supervision Of Children ) on 8/12/2025 : Per interviews and review of video footage, Child #1, while in the care of Staff A and B inside the Dino classroom, was not within the sight and sound of Staff A and B to guide his behavior and activities, prevent harm, and ensure safety when Child #1 exited the Dino classroom and walked down the hallway alone until he entered another occupied classroom. Direct forfeiture assessed 1/3/24. Order and direct forfeiture assessed 6/7/24, IPOC & forfeiture assessed 7/29/24. $400

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(f) · Violation

(Child Tracking Procedure ) on 8/12/2025 : The center tracking policy was not implemented on 7/31/25 when a group of 10 children was returning inside from the outdoor play space. Staff C and Staff D reported they failed to count the children and conduct a name to face match prior to entering the center which resulted in 2 children being left outside after the door closed. Staff C and D learned the children had been left outside after Staff F delivered the children to Staff D. Direct forfeiture assessed 1/3/24. Order and direct forfeiture assessed 6/7/24. IPOC & forf assessed 7/29/24. $300

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(6)(a)6. · Child Record - Health History

Health history information on file for Child #1 identifies the child as having a peanut allergy however triggers that may cause problems have not been identified.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(11)(b)7. · Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

A gap greater than four inches is observed in one area of the enclosure surrounding one of the outdoor play spaces.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

Unsecured hanging cords are observed hanging down the wall accessible to children in the large motor room.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(9)(b)1. · Kitchen Utensils & Surfaces - Clean & Sanitize

Individual sippy cups have not been cleaned and sanitized after each use. The cups have been put back in the refrigerator following breakfast service in the Caterpillar classroom and it is reported the same cups will be used again for lunch.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(3)(a)7. · Infant & Toddler - Leftover Milk Or Formula

Leftover milk in individual sippy cups is observed to have been put back in the refrigerator rather than discarded after each feeding in the Caterpillar classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(2)(e) · Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions

Staff A reported in an interview with police that she swatted a toddler's hand away from hers as the child was swatting her.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(2)(e) · Violation

(Child Guidance - Prohibited Actions ) on 9/17/2024 : Staff A reported in an interview with police that she swatted a toddler's hand away from hers as the child was swatting her.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.