Inspection · 2022-10-03

Based on review of six staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of the central registry report within 30 days of employment.

Evidence:

1) The record of staff #5, employed 07/13/2022, did not contain documentation of the results of the central registry report.
2) The director had documented where she had called the agency to check the status of the central registry check on August 15, 2022. The director stated she did not follow up after that date.

Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

Evidence:

1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/22/2021, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/18/2022, exceeding the date of employment.
2. The record of staff #3, employed 05/24/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 08/16/2021, exceeding 30 calendar days prior to employment.
3. The record of staff #4, employed 04/27/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 10/03/2021, exceeding 30 calendar days prior to employment.
4. The record of staff #5, employed 07/13/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/14/2022, exceeding the date of employment.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe, clean and operable condition.

Evidence:

1. The wood paneling on the wall in the Infant room was splintered and cracked from where an adjoining half wall had been removed. The splintered area created jagged edges that could snag the skin of a child. The area also had three screws that protruded from the wall within reach of the children in care.
2. The wood railing along the platform of the clubhouse climber/slide, approximately two feet from the ground, was not securely attached to the frame causing it to fall on one end.

Based on review of staff records, observation and interview, the center did not in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or director that is regularly present.

Evidence:

1. The record of staff #1, identified as the program leader in the two year old classroom did not contain documentation of the education or training to qualify as a program leader. The director stated staff #1 did not have program leader qualifications. Staff #1 was observed working alone in the two year old classroom.
2. The record of staff #2, identified as the program leader in the pre-k classroom did not contain documentation of the education or training to qualify as a program leader. The director stated staff #2 did not have program leader qualifications. Staff #2 was observed working alone in the pre-k classroom.
3. The toddler classroom was being supervised by staff #4 and staff #5. Both were identified by the director as assistants. The director stated she did not have a qualified program leader for the classroom.
4. The record of staff #6, identified as the program leader in the Infant classroom did not contain documentation of the education or training to qualify as a program leader. The director stated staff #6 did not have program leader qualifications. Staff #6 was observed working alone in the Infant classroom.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision.

Evidence:

1. Upon the inspector?s arrival at approximately 10:33 am, the inspector and director entered two classrooms to collect information as to the number of children in care and the names of staff present. After exiting the second classroom, the inspector observed Child #1 (2 years old) and Child #2 (4 years old) sitting alone in the director?s office.
2. The director stated the children were in the office calming down while she made copies. The director said she left the office to open the door when the inspector was banging at the door. The children were unsupervised for approximately seven minutes.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain a staff to children ratio of 1:4 for infants, children birth up to 16 months.

Evidence:

Staff #6 was observed alone in the infant classroom with seven infants.

Based on review of six staff records and interview, 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:

1. The record of staff #1 (employed 11/22/2021), staff #2 (employed 12/07/2021), staff #3 (employed 05/24/2022), staff #4 (employed 04/27/2022), staff #5 (employed 7/13/2022 and staff #6 (employed 12/09/2021) did not contain documentation of two references for each staff.
2. The director stated she had called the references however she did not document the calls.