Stonebridge Academy

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

In the pre-k playground it was observed that the loose fill was not at the appropriate level of 6 inches in all use zone areas and leaving dirt exposed.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The transportation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection when the operation mounted a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.

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

One of the ten staff files reviewed was missing current training in pediatric cpr.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

One of the ten staff files reviewed was missing current training in pediatric first aid.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The operation has not conducted a lockdown drill in the past year.

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

The transportation binder that is carried on the school vehicle was missing the authorization forms for children to receive medical treatment. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added the authorization forms for the four children being transported to the binder.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff and children, it was determined that a caregiver took a child into a restroom with an obstructed view to discipline a child. It was determined the caregiver put their hands on the child's shoulders and pushed the child against the restroom wall which caused the child to hit the back of their head on the wall.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff and children, it was determined a caregiver grabbed a child above their wrist and pulled the child by their arm across a room to a restroom

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

When a parent expressed a concern to the director about their child being inappropriately disciplined in care, the director did not report the incident that may have placed the child at risk for injury or harm to Child Care Regulation.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

In the older infant room, the fridge that stores children's food and drinks had uncovered food and was not clean.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

In the mixed age classroom (ages 3, 4 and 5) the electrical outlets were uncovered and accessible to children.

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

There was a hole in the wall observed in two year old classroom.

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

In the older infants classroom, a child's bottle was not labelled.

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

In the younger infant classrooom, the feeding instruction for the children present were not signed by a parent or had not been updated with the last 30 days.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Broken toys and equipment were located on the playgrounds. These presented pinching hazards and due to being broken, cannot be used according to manufacturer's instructions. Several play structures had missing bolts in toys attached to play structures. Several uncovered holes were located in the ground that presented a tripping hazard. Animal feces were located on the splashpad accessible to children. The ground under the edge of the spash pad had eroded and presents rough surfaces that may scratch children and has a wire accessible to children.

746.2409(b) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Sanitize Each Crib

In the older infant room, sheets in two cribs had food particulate on them despite none of the children in care having used the cribs today.