A New Day Learning Academy

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During an inspection it was found that a caregiver was caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be imposed in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum per statute, HRC 42.078(a-2). A person cannot have access to the children in care before FBI fingerprint results have cleared. While results are pending a person may attend orientation and preserve training as long as they do not have contact with the children in care. Due to this deficiency the director of the operation cannot provide training to themselves or staff for two years preceding this administrative penalty.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

Observed 4 staff files, the following trainings were missing from the files, Communicable diseases, Food allergies, Building and physical premises, Hazardous materials, administering medication, Age appropriate curriculum. Two caregivers were missing SIDS, shaken baby syndrom and early childhood development.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

One classroom said thqt they had 9 children but they only had 8 children in care.

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

Observed children files and 3 children files were missing health statements or did not check that the child had been seen within the last 12 months and they had 12 months to get the health statement to the daycare.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

Observed multiple bottles with no names on them. I spoke with the caregivers about the child's names needing to be on the bottles.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were 13 children ages 2 years old in a classroom with 2 caregivers. One caregiver took one child to the bathroom down the hallways and left the other caregiver in the classroom with 12 children which placed the classroom out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when the caregiver came back to the classroom.

746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

During my inspection, I observed a caregiver get up and turn an infant on their back. I asked the caregiver if the infant can roll over on their own and the caregiver said no., I asked how the infant got on their stomach and the caregiver apologized. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

Observed 2 infants sleeping on their stomachs, Licensing asked the caregiver if the infants rolled over on their own and the caregiver stated that they could not roll by themselves. I explained that the infants must be placed to sleep on their backs and not on their stomachs. The caregiver rolled both infants to their backs. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Two teachers went inside of the room and did not realize that one of their children were still outside for about 1 1/2 minutes.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

Observed the emergency practices form and the fire extinguisher has not been inspected monthly.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

Observed 7 staff files and 3 were missing affidavits. The affidavit form was emailed to the operation.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Observed a changing mat with multiple rips, this was corrected when the mat was removed from the changing table.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Observed a concrete pole laying on the ground. Also observed the under pinning of the portable building exposed leaving access to under the building. Observed multiple ant hills on two playgrounds.

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

Observed 10 children files and 7 children were missing health statements.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Observed 7 employee files out of 24. Three employees did not have first aid or CPR certificates to view.

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

Observed a bottle of tylenol in the reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the bucket with the medicine was put up higher.

746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse against a child in care and the operation did not report to licensing.

746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

During a DPFS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse of a child in care and the parent of the child was not notified immediately.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

The music room had a set of outlets that were not covered. Caregiver covered outlets when requested.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078. A 3-month-old infant was in the crib asleep on his back with a bib on and a pacifier hooked to it.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The playground had large cracks that could injure a child if their foot went into it. There was no mulch or soft cushion under the spinning top.