Highland Preschool And Childcare Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: I observed a classroom out of ratio. There were 15 children in the room and it should have been no more than 13 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-09.

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 Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Two classrooms were not in compliance with child/staff ratios. 1. There were 18 children, ages 2-3 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 15 children. 2. There were 9 infant, 4-18 months old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 0-11 months. with this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 4 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
• Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  Inspector's note: A qualified caregiver was not left in charge in the director's absence. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  Inspector's note: The current menu was not posted in prominent area. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Information regarding inclusive services. 2. Information regarding the benefits of outdoor play and physical activity, type of physical activity, criteria used to determine extreme weather that will prevent children from playing outside and a plan for children to receive physical activity when they can't go outside. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-14.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with required immunizations. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-11.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for, Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
  Inspector's note: A current staff list was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Staff did not complete annual training in food allergies, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-11.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked an immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-11.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
  Inspector's note: Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-06.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
• Critical Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  Inspector's note: The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won't count towards the current training year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-17.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-28.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
• 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: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-04-13.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-13.
• Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Inspector's note: The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-28.
• Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Inspector's note: Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.