Helping Hands Child Care

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.

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

Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.

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

The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.

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

3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.