Inspection · 2022-06-07

Based on review of five staff records, the center did not have documentation that staff received orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities, as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (date of hire: 9/13/21), staff #2 (date of hire: 10/12/21), staff #3 (date of hire: 4/18/19), and staff #4 (date of hire: 9/15/21) did not contain documentation of orientation training.

Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas outside of the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence:
1) There was rusty nuts, washers and bolts as well as peeling paint on playground equipment
2) There was rust, exposed sharp edges and gaps on the fence surrounding the playground
3) There was trash and broken items on the playground
4) There were exposed tree roots causing potential tripping hazards and gaps in the fence
5) There was an exposed wire on the school age playground area ? playground is off limits until removed
6) The perimeter of the building had deteriorating and damaged wood

Based on observation, it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence:
1) A spray bottle of sanitizing solution was observed sitting on the changing table next to the sink in both the infant and toddler classrooms.
2) A canister of Clorox wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the school age classroom

Based on an inspection of the playground, it was determined that the mulch under and around play equipment was not resilient. Evidence: The depth of the wood chips under and around the composite play structure was approximately one - two inches in depth.

Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain the ratio of one staff for every 4 children, ages birth through 16 months. Evidence: nine children were observed in the toddler classroom with two staff supervising. The youngest child in the room was 12 months old.

Based on observation, and interviews with staff, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: there was not a written list posted in all rooms; the list that was posted in the toddler and three?s room was dated: 3/23/21; the list in the toddler class was facing forward and was not kept confidential; the list that was posted in the school age class was dated: 4/26/19; staff confirmed that the list was not up to date.

Based on review of five children's records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the records for child #3 and child #4 did not have the name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts or authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #4 did not have the name, address and phone number for parents, work name and phone number for parents, or doctor name and phone number.