Ella Austin Child Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-18.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Inspector's note: Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Non-critical Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
  Inspector's note: Emergency numbers were not posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-14.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  Inspector's note: A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-14.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: A bench is separating and has exposed screws. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-14.