Horizon Kidz

746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title

The trainings the operation provides does not give an accurate description of topic covered during the training lesson.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

Several first aid kits at the operation contain expired supplies.

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

The changing pad was observed in poor condition.

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

One child was missing a health statement and has been enrolled over 12 months.

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

In the transportation binders, the operation is missing the emergency medical information.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

A recalled device was seen at the operation.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

The director did not use good judgment when bringing a child into unlicensed space for unknown periods of time.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

The director inappropriately grabbed and picked up a child when redirecting them.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

The permit holder?s failure to ensure compliance has resulted in a pattern of inappropriate discipline at the center.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

One infant in care does not have a written feeding plan. One infant in care's feeding plan has not been updated since February.

746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

The operation's policies have not been updated to meet all of the 2023 requirements.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

One caregiver has been employed since 2023 with no previous experience and only has 19.50 hrs of training on file at the operation.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

Two children enrolled do not have immunization records on file and one child's immunization records require updated information.

746.605(12)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions

Two children's files reviewed did not have updated admission forms. Two children's files reviewed were incomplete.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

A bumbo with no safety straps was observed being used by an infant who could not support their own head and body. The Bumbo was recalled in 2012.

746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

Multiple classrooms at the operation have been using one cloth to clean children's hands throughout the day and not individual cloths or disposable paper towels.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

The operations employees who were employed after October 2023 do not have a pre-affidavit on file.

746.1109(b)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver

The operation has a high school student assigned as the office manager and closer of the infant building.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies have not been updated to comply with the 2023 changes. The operations policies are missing: the parents' rights section, an inclusive care statement, and a completed promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity section.

746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

Based on video footage obtained during the course of the investigation, the director of the operation placed a toddler in a dark restroom to separate him from the group.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

During the external video footage obtained, the director was observed in two different incidents grabbing a toddler and a school-age child while in care.