Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.

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

A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.

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

There was no Emergency Medical Information, parent's name, telephone numbers and emergency telephone for a child being transported from school to the operation. Correction at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation binder.

746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

The Infant Daily Report is missing the Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The outdoor play area was observed with overgrown weeds and an exposed nail.

746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was witnessed yelling at the children and forcibly managing their physical placement to ensure they occupied their seats.

746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

Three caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: -Child maltreatment (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There was a gap on the bottom of the wooden fence because it was missing a horizontal wooden panel. There were exposed nails on the wooden fence which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play.

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

The fire inspection report was not available for review. Staff training records were not available for review.

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

There were no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children who are transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The forms were placed in the transportation binder.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The caregiver was advised to direct the child to wash their hands.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Three infants were not strapped in their highchairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped during the inspection.

746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.

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

Feeding instructions for 2 infants have not been updated. Feeding instructions for 1 infant was not available for review.