The Sandbox By The Bay Childcare Center LLC

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-22.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: Activity plan for the week was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-18.

• Non-critical Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
• Non-critical Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Inspector's note: Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-01.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Inspector's note: Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
• Non-critical Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
  Inspector's note: Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
• Critical Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
  Inspector's note: Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-31.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  Inspector's note: Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  Inspector's note: Daily food menu was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-19.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-19.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-07.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-07.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-19.

• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: Activity plan was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-03.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Three employee files were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-03.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: CPSC form was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  Inspector's note: To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
  Inspector's note: There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
  Inspector's note: Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  Inspector's note: Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.