The Children's Courtyard, Inc.

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

The director's SIDS training was not available for review.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review. This was corrected when the director printed it out and signed it.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The plastic and wicker containers in several rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges and sharp metal that could pose a risk of injury to children in care. This was corrected when the containers were removed.

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

Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not engaged in active supervision of children in care, resulting in one child touching another child inappropriately on their bare bottom.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

A stall in the boy's bathroom had peeling paint on the wall.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

One out of five infant teachers present during this inspection had an expired SIDS training certificate. The training was last completed in May 2023.

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

Four highchairs in the older infant room were not equipped with safety straps. Three infants were observed sitting in the highchairs not strapped in. This was corrected when safety straps were found and put on the highchairs.