Playhouse Preschool Infant Center

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in C2, C3, C7, C9, and C10 did not have their Needs & Servces plan updated quarterly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 did have a criminal background clearnance but was not associated to the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S3 had not renewed their Mandated Reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interviews, a staff member acknowledged restricting a child in a high chair for discipline, a purpose other than the intended uses of the furniture, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 A signed roster and agenda of the staff meeting will be sent to Licensing, via email, by 2/23/25.

Based on interview, a staff member acknowledged restricting a child in a high chair for up to five minutes, for their actions against other children and as tia “me out” disciplinary measure, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 A signed roster and agenda of the staff meeting will be sent to Licensing, via email, by 2/23/25.

Based on interviews, record review, and other information, on 2/28/24 there was no record of a bottle feeding for more than four hours -- beyond the time period advised by regulation and the infant’s needs and services plan. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care.

Based on photographic evidence received it was determined that at least one infant was found to be sleeping directly on the floor, without sleep equipment for an undetermined amount of time and without indication the child was moved to a crib. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care.

The licensee, Shelley McDole, stated that she will conduct a staff training on infant sleep regulations. By 5/31/24, via email, she will provide the LPA with an agenda of topics reviewed and a sign-in sheet confirming full staff member attendance at the training. LPA advised licensee of the Department’s YouTube training videos. Based upon observation and photographic evidence, on multiple occasions, children were asleep on “boppy pillows” contrary to manufacturer’s (and pediatric) intended use guidelines and recommendations. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee has not had the facility's water tested for lead. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 6 staff files reviewed do not contain verification of current mandated reporter certification. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff member Patricia Bobb has a criminal record clearance but is not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

LPA's Siao observed the gates that are used to block off the napping area and the office's desk area are not sturdy and area easily movable. This poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care. 8 on what she will do to ensure that the facility will not violate the same regulation no later than 09/14/2022.

Based on LPA's review of staff record, the following staff have expired Mandated Reporter Training: Lazeeta Wiggers, Shelley McDole, Patricia Bobb & Rosemarie Mentone.

Based on LPA's review of children's files, facility is not maintaining a complete record of the 15 minute-check on sleeping infants.

Based on LPA's observation and Ms. Perez statement, staff Caitlin Provido did not have a fingerprint clearance obtained/or associated to the facility.

Staff is not using equipment as intended by manufacturer

Staff did not ensure infant was fed.

Staff allowed infants to sleep directly on the floor.

Facility baby gates are not properly maintained