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746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

The children's storage space was not clearly labeled in toddler classroom.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

I did not observe the most recent licensing inspection report posted.

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

The daily schedule did not include outdoor play times for morning and afternoon in preschool 1 and toddler rooms. Note: corrected during inspection when schedule updated.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

I observe the activity plans not posted in the toddler 1 room. Note: this was corrected when activity plan posted.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

Four staff files evaluated were missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.

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

Three staff records evaluated did not have training records available for review.

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

I observe bottle of Moltrin medication on a bottom cart in the classroom accessible to children. Note: corrected when staff removed the medication.

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

One staff records evaluated was missing notarized affidavit.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

I did not observe emergency and evacuation diagram posted in the infant room. Note: this was corrected when diagram was posted.

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

I observe two feeding bottles that were not labeled in the infant. Note. this was corrected when caregiver labeled both bottles.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

It was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. Last inspection was 3/4/2024.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

A review of the operational policies was conducted and found that the parents rights were not included.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

During the investigation it was found that some of the caregivers were using forms of prohibited punishment, such as hitting, to control unwanted behaviors from the children in their care.

746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

A file for twins was not made accessible to review by licensing upon request.

746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined

During the inspection the operation was re-cited as it was observed that the pre k classroom still did not have interest centers available for use in the classroom.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on information obtained for the investigation, a caregiver displayed inappropriate discipline towards a child in care.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

During the inspection the operation was re-cited as their outdoor activity space was not fully fenced in. While the majority of the playground was surrounded by a fence, there was an area about 4 ft wide that did not have any fencing.

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

During the inspection it was observed that both of the diaper changing areas did not have a working sink available for use. This was corrected at the inspection when a sink was added to the infant diaper changing area and water was added to the sink in the toddler diaper changing area so that it would work.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

During the inspection it was observed that the pre k classroom was watching the cartoon Resses. This cartoon was not related to their planned activities or meeting educational goals.

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 obtained for the investigation, a caregiver was not maintaining supervision when engaging on their cell phone for personal reasons unrelated to caregiver responsibilities.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the inspection it was observed that there was exposed metal on the playground, as well as exposed metal from worn down rain gutters. This metal was sharp and a child could be injured if they fell on it or touched it.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

During the inspection two, 4 month old infants, were observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Based on information obtained for the investigation, a caregiver was using their cell phone for personal reasons while caring for children.