Great Beginnings

Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evident by: 1 By 12/21/2022, Licensee stated that she will submit a written statement that outlines plans for repair including the timeframe. Based on observation, there is a rope that is weaved between the gap in the metal fence, where children can go between and be a potential safety risk to children. There is a also a wooden fence that is propped by wooden poles. There is a white perimeter fence that is falling and in despair. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8 Licensee stated that the center has not used the garden in the past seven (7) months. Licensee stated that effective immediately the center will not use garden until all repairs have been completed.

Prior to today's inspection the employee involved was terminated. The center has notified all parents of the incident. The facility has a scheduled training on care and supervision, children's personal rights, as well as classroom management. Proof of training submitted to CCL by the POC date. A child was slapped by a staff member on the check. This poses an immediate risk to health, safety and personal rights of children in care. 8 Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.

Garden fence in the area where children play is in disrepair