Capacity 102. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
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746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
Training certificates in the following topics were not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies |
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| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation has not added the Emergency Preparedness Plan to the operational policies. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection a classroom smelled of urine. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Several training certificates observed in the director's file and an infant caregiver's file did not have the trainers qualifications listed. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Documentation of current liability insurance was not available for me to review during the inspection. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5607(e)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
During today's inspection a three year old child was transported without a child passenger safety seat. Note: The director added a booster seat in the vehicle during inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information available to support parents were not notified of a situation that placed children at risk. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
As of today September 1st, 2023 an infant's feeding sheet that did not contain a signed date has not been submitted to CCR. |
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| 2 | — |
746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
As of today August 7th, 2023, training certificates in the following topics are still not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies |
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| 4 | — |
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles in the Infant Room were missing a label. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since July 26th, 2022. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of training in Responding to Food Allergy Emergencies. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the inspection, children were observed fighting and caregivers did not intervene to ensure safety. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. |
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| 1 | — |
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Based upon the documentation obtained, the incident reports were not signed by the provider. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the pre-k bathroom, puddles of water was observed on the floor. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant who is not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. NOTE: The instructions were last updated 7/3/21 |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
As of today August 7th, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the follow up inspection, the operation has received repeated deficiencies and is not maintaining compliance with minimum standard requirements. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding sheets were last updated June 14th, 2023 and one sheet did not contain a date. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the operation will evacuate and relocate with information such as authorization for emergency care for each child in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers completed online pediatric CPR training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support children were not adequately supervised as three toddlers walked out of the exit door of their classroom and were on the playground unsupervised. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
During today's inspection I observed children laying on numbered nap cots in the Pre-K room. The number/child assignment chart posted was not followed. A number/child assignment list was not available in the Preschool room. Note: This was corrected during inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
The first aid kit in the van used to transport children did not have a working thermometer. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director added a working thermometer to the first aid kit. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support rodents were observed at the operation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not wash their hands properly after changing diapers. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation has not been received yet showing 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since November 15th, 2022. |
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| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, Covid cases are not reported. |
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| 5 | — |
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 child was observed in a classroom alone with no caregiver standing at the sink. Note: Sueprvision is criticial to the safety and well being of children in care. Caregivers must have visual and audio awareness to maintain an adequate level of supervision. |
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| 3 | — |
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Several times throughout the inspection, parents were observed being stopped at the door, it was learned that parents are not being allowing inside of the building due to the operations policy. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 staff file evaluated did not contain the full 24 clock hours of annual training. An additional 8 hours is needed. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A child in the two year old classroom was grabbed by the upper arm and sat down in their chair. Note: It was discussed with the provider the proper way to direct children to sit down by holding and picking them up from underneath their arms. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from their outdoor activities during the follow up inspection. |
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| 2 | — |
746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Training certificates were missing the following information: - Trainers Qualifications - Participants Name - Clock Hours |
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| 1 | — |
746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
The transportation safety certificates did not specify the length of the training. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers with pending background checks were present at the operation and had access to children in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During the inspection, a black cap was missing from a play structure on the younger children's playground. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan reviewed did not have procedures for relocating children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
The medicatication log did not contain the name of the employee who administered the medication or the date it was administered. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A dead bug was observed on the floor by a shelf in the classroom that has not been disposed of. Note: The opreation disposed of the dead bug during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
CPR training was reviewed for 5 staff including the director. Training for the director and two additional caregivers was received online with no hands-on training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated were missing training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Handling Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two toddler classes combined and the caregivers in charge were not aware of the ages of the children they combined with. They caregivers were asked several times of the ages of the children they combined with and could not provide an anwser. When a third caregiver walked into the room, they informed Licensing the children belonged to that caregiver and knew the children's ages. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed during inspection and the following is needed: Instructions for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather. The alternate shelter away information provided to parents needed updating. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A child was observed laying on a stack of cots, the child then stood on the cots several times and attempted to climb on a cubby above. During naptime several children were observed running around the classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Records were reviewed for 5 staff including the director. First-aid training for one caregiver was non-pediatric and two employees did not have current first aid training. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed 01/02/2025. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
As of today September 1st, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of five employee files evaluated was missing five out of twenty hours of annual training for the last annual training year. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Training certificates reviewed for four staff did not show that the staff had current training in Early Brain Development. |
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| 3 | — |
746.3317(3) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths
A caregiver was observed serving food to children on the bare table with no sanitary napkin. |
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| 3 | — |
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Mangos were served with lunch instead of pears as listed on the daily menu. Note: Provider corrected this at inspection by documenting the substitution on the provider's app. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The monthly maintenance checklist for the building for May was not available for review upon request. |
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| 4 | — |
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Based on the information obtained during the investigation not all parents were notified of positive covid cases. For one of the positive cases, parents were not notified within the required time frame. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During today's inspection I observed a group of children napping in the Discovery Preschool class ranging from ages 14 months old-3 years old. The oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest child. |
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| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation designee has not been listed as a Controlling Person. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was a shooting in the area that placed children at risk and Child Care Regulation was not notified. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Emergency contact information is needed for two children enrolled. A health statement is needed for eight children enrolled. The admission date is needed for four children enrolled. Current immunization records are needed for eight children enrolled. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child was observed sleeping in front of an exit door. |
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| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
An Emergency Preparedness Plan consistent with the requirements listed in minimum standards 746.5202 has not been added to the operational policies. |
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| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records is needed for three children enrolled. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1303(2) - Orientation-Operational policies including discipline, guidance and release of children
Two caregivers with a hire date of 6/1/21 and 8/16/21 did not have documentation of completed orieintation training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired on April 26th, 2023. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the maintenance of the building is not being maintained. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement. |
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| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection the Pre-Kindergarten classroom did not have 3 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the 3 children in. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
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
Based on the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show the operation did not maintain adequate supervision of children in care. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver physically disciplined a child. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
An activity schedule was not posted in the Infant A classroom during the inspection. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated there were 13 children in the classroom. After counting the children, there were 14 children present. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to support the allegation regarding pest. Dead pest and rodent droppings was observed in several areas of the operation, Pest control services made several recommendations for building maintenance that was not followed. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
During the inspection a 2 month old was observed sleeping in their crib while the drop gate was down. Note: The caregiver secured the drop gate during the inspection. |
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746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
One out of five employee personnel files evaluated did not have education credentials translated into English. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregivers in the Discovery Preschool room was unaware of the number of children responsible for. A caregiver stated 15 children were in the room, however 16 were observed in the classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not have children to wash their hands after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children to wash their hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During the follow up, there were still two screws missing on the climbing equipment in the DPS classroom causing the equipment to be unstable. There are still uneven cracks on the outdoor play area that also pose a tripping hazard for children who are playing on or near the surface. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after changing their diaper during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
During the DFPS Investigation Inspection, soiled diapers were left in an uncovered trash can. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection 2 caregivers were observed with direct access to children. The operation has not received an eligibility determination from CBCU stating the caregivers can be present. Note: Discussed with the director that caregivers must have an active and eligible background check before being allowed direct access to children in care. Caregivers left the operation during the inspection. |
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| 1 | — |
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
2 staffs files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English. |
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| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver who did not have a cleared background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a communicable disease. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
1 of the caregivers in the infant room stated there were 7 children in the classroom when there were 8 children accounted for. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection a loose bolt to the bottom of a book shelf was loosened and the toilet roll dispenser in the restroom was broken. The bolts on the boarder of the playground are not secured down and pose a tripping hazard. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support allegation of ceiling leaking |
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| 3 | — |
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
An incident report was not shared with a parent for a child who was injured while in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Based upon the information obtained, the special care needs statement was incomplete. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the inspection a child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier that contained an attachment piece to their clothing. Note: This was addressed during the inspection by explaining to the operation that pacifiers with attachments are a strangulation and choking hazard. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
As of today September 1st, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not have current training in SIDS, shaken baby and early brain development. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions are needed for two children in care. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Upon arrival I encountered two caregivers and one kitchen personnel. All were asked who was in charge in the directors absence and they stated the assistant director who was not present. The staff were asked who was in charge at that moment and there was no qualified caregiver designated to be in charge. |
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| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of transportation services. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Bottles were not labeled with the childs first name and last initial during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
There was no documentation showing a severe weather drill was conducted this year. |
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