Smart Ducklings Daycare

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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 Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The toddler and infant classrooms were over ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were moved to other classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: There are two infants in the Infant room that do not have monthly feeding schedules. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: Three staff members had CPR training that was taken online, therefore does not adhere with the guidelines for American Heart Association. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: During inspection it was observed that the latch on the fence was not secured approrpiately, creating a safety concern, a child can open the gate. During inspection a riding toy and a play car were observed broken. Note: The broken toys were removed from the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Inspector's note: Two of the fire extinguishers in the center van/bus and fire extingusihers through out the center have not been serviced. The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide is not being tested monthly. The carbon monoxide was tested 1/12/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Inspector's note: One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: Caregver in the two year room indicated she had 11 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 10 children in care. Caregver in the toddler room indicated she had 10 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 11 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: Director did not have a current training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Inspector's note: During inspection staff stated that a 2 year old child does not have outdoor time, and the child stays inside with another group due to parents request, and there is no doctor note in file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: The smoke detector is not being tested monthly as required. The smoke detector was last tested 1/12/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One child's file did not have an updated immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-29.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  Inspector's note: Three classrooms did not have an activity plan. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: The infant room did not have an updated infant feeding instructions for one infant. The instructions was last updated in February 2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  Inspector's note: It was observed that caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper. Note: Corrected when caregiver sanitized the changing table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The small playground had over grown grass along the fence and by the stationary equipment. Two nap mats in the prek room were observed torn from the edges, exposing the foam. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• 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: During inspection it was observed that a 3 year old child was in the restroom located in hallway, while caregiver went into another classroom, therefore child was left unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers are not being inspected monthly. The fire extinguisher was last inspected by staff on 1/12/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Inspector's note: The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-08.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-22.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in the school-age classroom stated there were ten children in care when there were 14 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-22.

• Non-critical Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
  Inspector's note: Based on the interviews conducted with administration changes to the policy were made without notifying the parents. NOTE: Parent signed notifications were provided. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  Inspector's note: A menu was not posted at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected when it was posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: During the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation did not report to licensing after being notified on 10.16.23 by the parent by phone and through the Bright wheel message stating the child received medical attention after an injury at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-31.

• Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Inspector's note: Two of the fire extinguishers in two of the van's being used were last serviced in 2021. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One of the ten children didn't have an immunization record when reviewing on files. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  Inspector's note: One of the ten staff were missing the following training: Safety First Awareness Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: The operational policy did not specify the following; -Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play -Duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor Type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -Recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities and -The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Inspector's note: One of the ten staff files had an expired CPR/First aid cared of 7.7.23. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
  Inspector's note: One seatbelt in van #2 that is located on the first row near the window behind the driver's seat was observed broken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: No documented of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide for the month of January 2023. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-09.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: A trashcan without a lid was observed in the classroom 2B with diapers exposed. TA: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Inspector's note: One of the table booster chairs in classroom 7A was observed missing a fasten safety strap while a child was sitting it. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as a safety strap was installed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  Inspector's note: The operational policy did not specify the Emergency Preparedness plan. In addition to how the infants will be transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-09.