Ms. Penguin's Preschool

747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.

747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.

747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.

747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.

747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.

747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.

747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.

747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.

747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure

There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.

747.1503(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

Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.

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

Two children's records were missing mmunization records.

747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.

747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.

747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly

The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.

747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.

747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

There was dog feces in the yard.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.

747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children

A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.

747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.