Inspection · 2024-06-24

Based on record review, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff #8 (date of hire 4/22/2024) had a sworn disclosure statement signed on 4/24/2024.

Based on record review, the center did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #8 (date of hire 4/22/2024) had a central registry finding dated 5/30/2024.

Based on interview, the center did not ensure that all staff are capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.
Evidence:
1. Staff #15 (assistant teacher) is not able to communicate in English. The assistant teacher required skills state the following, "Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English."

Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1.In the rabbits classroom, the sink cabinet was splintered at the bottom on two sides.
2. In the elephants classroom, the toilet in the bathroom was not working and had an out of order sign on it with tape. Staff stated it had not been working for approximately 3 weeks. The large rug in the classroom was frayed around the edges and was not laying flat causing a tripping hazard near the classroom door. The rubber runner was missing between the carpet and tile near the shelf.
3. In the lions classroom, the door that leads outside to the parking lot had rust across the bottom of the door.

Repeat Violation
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning and sanitizing materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the infant classroom, a Clorox bottle was inside an unlocked cabinet. The lock did not fasten.
2. In the lions classroom, bleach water was inside an unlocked left cabinet. The lock was not fastened and did not work.
3. In the giraffes classroom, bleach water was inside an unlocked cabinet. The lock was hanging on the cabinet handle.

Repeat Violation
Based on observation, unused electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Grizzly classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover.
2. In the Rabbit classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover near the blue chair.

Based on observation, the center did not provide one or more platforms or sets of steps when low sinks are not available in restrooms used by children of preschool age and younger.
Evidence:
1. In the panda classroom (infant and toddler class), a platform or set of steps was not available for children to reach the sink to wash their hands.

Based on observation, staff records were not treated confidentially.
Evidence:
1. The supplemental page was posted on the bulletin board from the 4/08/2024 inspection. This page is considered confidential.

Based on observation, the center did not have children wash their hands with soap and running water after eating snacks.
Evidence:
1. In the panda classroom, two children finished eating snack and began playing with toys. The children did not wash their hands with soap and running water after eating.

Based on observation, the center is not meeting all diapering requirements.
Evidence:
1. In the pandas classroom, the trash can is not foot operated. The disposable diapers were being disposed of in a trash can with a flip top.

Based on observation, the center is not meeting all requirements when over the counter skin products are being used.
Evidence:
1. In the rabbits classroom, a bottle of lotion was inside a child's cubby and was not labeled with the child's name on it.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has a record that contains all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child #3's file (start date 9/05/2023) was missing one parent's employment address.