Inspection · 2022-09-21

Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/08/22) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.

Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation showing that the staff has been evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening should be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #4 (start date: 3/02/20) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.

Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records had documentation showing that orientation training was completed prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff #2 (employed: 9/8/22) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children.
2. The record of staff #4 (employed: 3/2/20) did not have documentation of the required orientation training, and the staff was observed working alone with children.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The playground had a piece of particle board nailed to a section of the fence. The particle board was deteriorating, had protruding nails, splintering wood and sharp edges within the reach of children.
2. The playground?s fence had a missing section which presented a supervision hazard. Additionally, the missing fence piece was located on the ground with a protruding nail within the reach of children.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
1. The infant classroom had 4 uncovered electrical outlets.
2. The toddler classroom had two uncovered electrical outlets. Both outlets were within the reach of children in care.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. The toddler classroom had four containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked cabinet out of the reach of children. Additionally, the classroom had 2 unlocked cleaners within the reach of children in care.
2. There were 3 unlocked containers of cleaning materials in the boy?s restroom and 5 unlocked cleaners located in the girl?s restroom within the reach of children.
3. There were several containers of cleaning materials located in an unlocked closet in the center?s hallway.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to comply with all handwashing requirements for staff.
Evidence:
1. The infant room did not have a handwashing sink in the classroom.
2. When asked about handwashing procedures, staff #4 stated that they did not wash their hands with soap and water before and after diapering. Staff #4 stated that they used hand sanitizer instead.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had access to a sink and running water.
Evidence:
The center had two diapering areas located in the infant and toddler classrooms. Both classrooms did not have access to a sink with running water.

Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that diapering areas had a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.
Evidence:
The center?s toddler classroom had a diapering pad cover that was an absorbent cloth like material. The cover had visible stains.