Kidz Are People Too Early Childhood of Arlington

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

Caregiver did not use good judgment when placing empty milk bottles in the sink that designated for handwashing in the infant room.

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

It was observed an uncover trash bin full of trash that accessible to children. This trash bin located in the cafeteria.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

It was observed that there are 5 children ages 2 month, 5 month, 5 month, 10 month and 11 month with one caregiver.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The following hazards observed during inspection: An orange electrical cord hanging from the electrical outlet to the wall that accessible to children. Children may pull on it or tripped on it. This cord is locate in the hallway where children walk by regularly. A green electric cord laying on the floor from the outlet to the TV that can pose a tripping hazard. Wall paint tripping from wall in the room next to the four years old class. Dirty carpet in two classroom that accessible to children. Dirty air vent in all classrooms. Uncovered electrical outlet in the four years old class. The electrical outlet also exposed out from the wall. The sink in the restroom that locate in the cafeteria chipped paint, wood exposed and need replace. A section of the ceiling in the three year old room cracked open. The sink counter in the three year old room need replace. Paint in the hall way chipped in a large areas. Several paint chipped from the ceiling in the three years old room. Door to the "Restricted Area" was not stable, the door is not close properly. Nails were exposed in several places from the outside climbing structures. Severl wood panels are broken that pose a risk to children.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Annual fire inspection needed. The last proof of annual fire inspection was dated 7/24/24. The operation was unable to show proof of current fire inspection.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Six inches of loose fill surfacing is needed on the playground. It was observed that the mulch is at the lowest level.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

Based on Child Care Investigator, it was determined that a caregiver was spanking two children that cause bruises on their body.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

This standard was evaluated by Child Care Investigator and has been found to be in violation with the Minimum Standard Rules for Licensed Child Care Centers. Caregivers used force when spanking the children, which resulted in multiple bruising on their buttocks. This is considered as physical abuse due to significant bruising.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

It was observed that caregiver did not wash a two years old child after changing his diaper.

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

Four out of ten children's record reviewed, four of them were missing the health statement.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training hours.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Six inches of loose surfacing need around the climbing struture.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

It was observed a loose fitting sheets in one of the cribs in the infant room.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

One out of ten children's record reviewed, one was missing copy of immunization record.

746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

It was observed that nails are protruding from climbing structure that may cause injury to children.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Two caregivers did not have proof of CPR and First Aid certified.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

One out of ten chlidren's record review was missing information regarding emergency medical authorization.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

An Affidavit for employment is needed for one caregiver.

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

Proof of education needed for two caregivers.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

It was observed that caregiver let children under two year old watching a music cartoon clip from an ipad. This is corrected at inspection.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were six infants ( 6m, 6m, 6m, 11m and 16m) in the infant room with one caregiver. They over one child over the child/staff ratio.