Pinnacle Children Academy

746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use

During the follow up, the television was on in the Toddler classroom when it was not in use. Note: The television was turned off during the inspection.

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

As of today, the operation still has not had the annual fire inspection completed since January 29th, 2025.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

A caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the arm.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

A caregiver grabbed a child by the arms, forcing the child down and when placing the child on their nap mat; the child hit the back of their on the nap mat.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

A caregiver was observed forcing a child to sleep by making a child laydown on their nap mat.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children did not have their hands washed before eating.

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

A caregiver placed a child in a highchair and put the child in the hallway, closed the room door, and walked away leaving the child unsupervised.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

Based on the information obtained, children were watching television during naptime.

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

A caregiver placed an infant in a baby bouncer and did not fasten the safety straps. The infant almost flipped out of the baby bouncer.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

A caregiver placed a child in a highchair when the child did not want to lay down and take a nap The child was able to climb out of the highchair.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

A caregiver served children food while they were in their cribs and laying down on their nap mats.

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

Caregivers were using their personal cell phones to talk and text while caring for children.

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

Based on the information obtained, children under 2 were watching television.

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

The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since January 29th, 2025.

746.3209(b)(1) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Meet Requirements

Observed children under 2 engaged in screen time during the inspection. Note- The operation turned the television off.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

During the follow up inspection a caregiver yelled at children to sit down and stop running.

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

During the follow up inspection, a caregiver left 6 children unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom.

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

The employee left in charge did not have access to children's files that were requested during the inspection. Note: The operation provided the childrern's files when the owner arrived.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregivers background check was inactivated on 8/19/25 and did not have an active and eligible background check during the inspection. The operation has not received a new eligibility determination letter from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient to support that a caregiver has yelled at children.

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

Documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training certificates for 2 out of 10 staff files evaluated were not available to review upon request during the inspection.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated were missing the address for the emergency contact person.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

An activity schedule was not posted in the Pre-K 2 Classroom during the inspection.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Proof of meeting the minimum education requirements - Proof of the Background Check Request (Note-these were printed and placed in the file during inspection)