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• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
  Inspector's note: Five out of the ten staff records reviewed were missing Drivers Licenses and two were able to be obtained during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: Of the 7 personnel files reviewed, 3 caregivers were required to have form 2912 in their file and did not. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-07.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Of 10 children record's reviewed, 4 did not have a current health statement from a doctor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-07.
• Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Inspector's note: A Food allergy plan was not on file for one child in care with diagnosed food allergies. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-07.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as the school did not have current liability insurance on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as cleaning liquids were accessible to children which is a safety hazard. This was corrected during the inspection as all cleaning liquids were removed and stored in a locked cabinet. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical fan was accessble to children in a classroom, posing a safety risk. This standard was corrected during the inspection as the fan was removed from the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as the outdoor picnic table is damaged with broken and splintered woood posing a safety risk to children. Repair or replacement is required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-26.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: 3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement during an inspection on 1/4/2024. The operation was given an extension date of 2/23/24 to obtain the health care statements, however, the operation did not obtain all the children's health statements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-29.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: At follow-up, none of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: 3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  Inspector's note: Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  Inspector's note: A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
  Inspector's note: A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-26.

• Non-critical Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
  Inspector's note: There was not a posting or a policy regarding the operation being a gang free zone. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Inspector's note: 1 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a copy of the employee's drivers license or state identification. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: No fire drills were documented since August of 2023, smoke detector checks had not been documented since August 2023, fire extinguisher checks had not been documented since August 2023, no lock down drills had been document for 2023, and 2 severe weather drills were documented for 2023 when the requirement is 4. I asked the director if they had done these drills and checks, she informed me she had, but did not document them. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  Inspector's note: 3 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a signed operational policy statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Inspector's note: Medication was given to two different children and not signed by either of the parents. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  Inspector's note: A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-04.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
  Inspector's note: 3 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have personnel policies signed. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Inspector's note: 2 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  Inspector's note: A two year old was walking around with a bottle, after being informed the child cannot walk around with the bottle, the operation continued to allow this. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-04.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
  Inspector's note: Keeping Children Safe notification was not posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-04.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
  Inspector's note: A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: Cleaning materials were stored on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: There was no loose fill installed around any of the play equipment that is used for outdoor play. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-05.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: 3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
  Inspector's note: Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: There was no promotion of physical activity in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a signed affidavit in their file or available for review. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: None of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Inspector's note: Playground checklist were not completed monthly, when I asked the director if the checklist had been completed monthly - she stated no. The operation had only completed the checklist for April, May, and August for 2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-04.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
  Inspector's note: Policies for parents to review compliance reports were not written in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-08.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The operation was osberved to not have an annual fire inspection or document stating one is scheduled from the county fire deparment or fire marshal. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A support staff caregiver was observed to be in direct care of children without an active background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation did not complete the required survey of employees that left employment of the operation. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-01-24.