Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

Two out of four staff files reviewed have certificates that are not equivalent to a high school diploma.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing safe sleep / shaken baby training.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor and cabinets and a dead rat/mouse was found in a sticky strap inside a storage room.

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, an individual with an ineligible background check determination has been present at the operation during operational hours.

746.3427 - Pest Extermination

Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, building was treated for pests by a non-licensed individuals and operation was not treated by a licensed company during an on-going rodent issue.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation, permit holder's actions resulted in multiple deficiencies and included the provision of a forged document.

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

Two caregivers were providing care for five children in the toddler room. The youngest child is 8mo and oldest is 30 months old. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months. There were a total of 15 children present at the operation.

746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

One out of four staff / contractor files reviewed is missing start date, orientation / policies received statements, preemployment affidavit and notarized affidavit.