A Giving Heart

CONTINUTED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 2/3/26 an unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104. On 3/13/26, an unannounced inspection was conducted. At approximately 11:50am, Staff #1 left Room 104 to open the front door, leaving Staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers.

The file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 contained a disclosure statement that expired on 1/31/25. The file for Staff #2 lacked a mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 12/30/25, after the start date with children.

On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

On 2/3/26 at approximately 2:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed switching classrooms. Staff #1 was observed exiting Room 104 leaving 4 children unsupervised for 5 seconds until Staff #3 crossed the hall to return to Room 104.

In Room 106, a hot glue gun with a long cord was observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible, which could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.

The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked a method for to contact parents when an emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their child.

The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #1 is dated 12/19/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection.

In Room 107, a power strip under the desk was observed to lack an outlet cover.

In Room 104, alcohol wipes were observed on the chalkboard ledge and accessible to children. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, Simple Green and Clorox Bleach were observed in an unlocked closet and accessible to children.

Trash cans in Room 104, Room 107, the Gym, and all 4 bathrooms were observed to contain used tissues and paper towels and lacked a lid.

In the entrance of the upstairs girl's bathroom, a broken tile was observed on the wall, and not in good repair.

Heating vents on the back wall in the Gym were observed to contain peeling paint. In the downstairs girl's bathroom, peeling plaster was observed behind all toilets. In the upstairs boy's bathroom, peeling blue paint was observed in the first stall.

The health report form on file for Child #4 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and if the child appears to be free from communicable disease.

The file for Staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment.

The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's fire drill log documented dates 7/9/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-11/19/25, and 11/19/25-1/2/26; more than 60 days apart.

The facility's fire detection log documented dates 4/2/25-5/16/25, 8/4/25-9/11/25, 9/11/25-10/16/25, 10/16/25-11/19/25, and 12/16/25-1/21/26; more than 30 days apart.

The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for sheltering in place and lockdown.

The facility's emergency plan that was reviewed during the inspection lacked procedures for evacuating to a location away from the facility.

The health report form on file for Child #1 is dated, 12/29/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #2 is dated, 5/21/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date. The health report form on file for Child #5 is dated 6/2/25, more than 60 days after the child's start date.

The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5, observed working alone in Room 104, did not include 2500 hours of experience in childcare.

The agreement form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator or the parent.

The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the fee amount.

The file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a child service report regarding the child's growth and development.

The agreement form for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's date of admission.

The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for the child's physician.

The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete home address for the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not contain a complete address for the child's release persons.

Room 104 and Room 107 lacked emergency contact information for children present, and receiving care in the space.

The most recent emergency contact review for Child #3 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent emergency contact review for Child #4 is dated 6/15/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 and Child #4 is dated 6/17/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection.

The file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 lacked two written, nonfamily reference letters.