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Substantiated incident: Health & Safety Concerns (Business Practices, Health and Safety)

There were concerns that the illness policy at this facility was not being followed. During the investigation is was confirmed that families had not been informed about an RSV outbreak, children with fevers were not being sent home, and staff was being directed to work while sick. Resolution: Due to numerous substantiated incidents and lack of ability to remain in compliance, this provider's Daycare License was Summarily Suspended. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 4. Staff/Children Excluded When Ill

At time of investigation, the provider is not following the illness policy that is in place. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on January 17th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Substantiated incident: Supervision Concerns (Health and Safety, Licensing and Agreements, Supervision Concern)

There were concerns that the facility is frequently over child/staff ratios and that the facility was not up to health & safety standards. During the investigation, the inspector confirmed that this facility was significantly out of child/staff ratios. The cleanliness of the facility was noted to be relatively clean and did not pose any concern to the inspector. Resolution: A staff member arrived on scene to put the facility back into ratio compliance. The Department issued a Notice of Concern Letter in regard to the supervision concerns that were substantiated. The health department performed a follow-up investigation and no new violations noted. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on November 18th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

At time of follow up inspection, the shelf has been anchored and a lock has been placed on the cupboard. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on November 18th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Unannounced) on November 12th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination

At time of inspection, an open apple juice was stored in the snack cupboard. The apple juice should be stored in the refrigerator upon opening. Provider corrected on-site and placed it in the garbage. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Unannounced) on November 12th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

At time of inspection, a shelf in the dining area needs to be anchored to the wall. Cupboards need to be locked to ensure plastic bags are not accessible to children. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Unannounced) on November 12th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).