Inspection · 2023-06-01

Based on a review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff.

Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with a start date of 3/6/23, did not contain documentation of the results of a search of a central registry search at the time of inspection.

Based on review of four staff files, the center did not ensure that staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 5/23/23, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.

Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe condition.

Evidence: 1. In the Two?s bathroom there was one screw that extends approximately 6
thread lengths at the base of the toilet that can create an impalement and
scratch hazard.
2. In the Two?s classroom a protective plastic strip was removed from the cubbies exposing splintering wood.
3. On the Pre-K/School Age playground there was one screw that extends approximately 11 thread lengths on a chain link enclosure that stores the facilities gas pump.
4.The resilient surface material, on the toddler playground, has formed a bump in the play area, creating a trip hazard.

Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children

Evidence: In the Two Year class air freshener with a warning label stating keep out of reach of children was located in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.

Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were not stored physically separate from utensils or single-service articles.

Evidence: In the Two year classroom, the cabinet above the sink, had sanitizing wipes stored on a shelf above the paper plates forks and spoons

Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances were not kept in containers that clearly indicate their contents.

Evidence: In the School Age class two spray bottles of cleaning solution were not labeled to identify its contents. Staff confirmed the spray bottles contained cleaning solution.

Based on observation, it was determined that not all restroom areas were equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels within reach of children.

Evidence: There was no toilet paper in the Two Year and Preschool II bathrooms.

Based on observation the center did not ensure that portable wading pools were not used for children that are not toilet trained.

Evidence: The toddler class was observed playing in a sprinkler/wading pool at the time of the inspection. None of the toddler?s were potty trained.

Based on observation and interview, children?s hands were not always washed with soap and running water after toileting.

Evidence: In the Preschool I class a wipe was used to clean a child?s hands after diapering. Staff confirmed that soap and running water is not used after diapering the child, that wipes are used instead.

Based on a review of four staff files, the center did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment

Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with a start date of 5/23/23, did not contained documentation of two references.

Based on review of the written attendance record, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

Evidence: In the Toddler class there were nine children present in the classroom, the written record reflected there were eight.