Inspection · 2025-03-27

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Staff #3, employed for more than a month, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one of the previous states in which they resided.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

Staff #1 updated screening was due over one month ago. The updated screening have not yet been completed.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

There was exposed weed barrier intermingled with the playground mulch, presenting potential trip hazards.
There was cracked/chipped drywall in some of the classrooms.
The standup freezer in the Toddler room was unlocked.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Sanitizer and Lysol were in the unlocked cabinets above the toileting area in the3-4's room and the toddler room. Lysol was also found on the rolling cart in the 2-3's room.

In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

There were uncovered outlets in the 2-3's room and Infant room that were within the reach of the children in care.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection.

On 3/24/2025, Staff #1 mopped the floor in the toddler classroom prior to the children leaving the room to go to the front of the building for dismissal. Staff #2 and #3 reported that they were aware the floor had been recently mopped by staff #1 and wet floor signs were put out.

Staff #1, 2, 7, and 8 stated the center's procedure is that the floor is not to be mopped until after the children leave the classroom for the day.

Staff #2 and #3 walked 10 children ages 16 10 24 months, across the wet classroom floor towards the front of the building. Child #1 fell at approximately 4:00pm on the wet floor. Staff #2 helped child #1 off the floor and continued to walk through the hallway, holding child #1 up by the arm. Child #1 was observed limping and was picked up by staff #3.

When parent picked up child #1 at approximately 4:08 pm she was informed that child fell due to the floor being wet. Parent took child to the ER because she was limping and did not want to put any weight on her leg. ER diagnosed her with a "toddler fracture".

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.