A Kids Place Drop in Child Care

In the Back Room next to the vacuum chargers there was peeling paint.

The side exit was observed to be partially blocked due multiple bookshelves and a basketball hoop.

In the Outdoor Play Space there was a ripped pink and blue tennis ball and a deflated large blue bouncy ball that a child could sit on, these items were not in good and clean repair.

In the Outdoor Play Space there were multiple rocks less than 1 inch in diameter that were accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. In the Back Room there was an empty plastic bag that was in the unlock far right drawer making it accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

At 10:00 AM, 37 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 1 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 32 and 14 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 2 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 10.

Based on documentation at the facility, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days. The last documented fire drill took place on 6/13/24.

The last fire drill conducted on 6/13/24 lacked a written record on file at the facility indicating the hypothetical location of the fire and the number of children who participated in the fire drill.

Based on documentation at the facility, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days. The last documented testing took place on 6/13/24.

At approximately 11:15 AM there were 53 children receiving care at the facility which exceeded the facilities maximum capacity of 52.

The file for Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that had not been updated in the previous 60 months. Although the file for Staff# 2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the file did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance or request within 45 days of hire and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #2 contained a DOE Clearance at the time of hire but has since obtained the correct clearance.

In Classroom 1 there were two long cords running along the ground from the Air Purifier to the outlet that created a tripping hazard to the children in care. In Classroom 2 there was a Smart Board sitting on the ground creating a toppling hazard for the children in care.

In Classroom 2 there were four electrical outlets on a surge protector underneath the teacher desk that lacked protective receptacle covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

One section of the white fence along the right side of the play space was detached from the other sections and created a tripping hazard for the children in care. The blue/green plastic fencing along the building had rough edges that created a cutting hazard for the children in care.

The file for Child #1, a Preschool Aged Child contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.

The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of Hep A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.

The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that was updated in an interval than 24 months.

The file for Staff # 1 contained a Health Assessment that lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Although Staff #2's file contained Health and Safety Basic training at the time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain the required training within 90 days of hire.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).

The file for Staff #2 lacked a complete National Sex Offender Registry certificate (See LIS CODE sheet) as required by the CPSL.

Observed a pair of sharp teacher scissors in Classroom #2 that were on top of the teacher's desk in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care.

The first aid kit located in the Infant Room lacked nonporous gloves.

Large flat foam squares being used as flooring in the outdoor play space were observed to be ripped and in disrepair.

A cracked plastic landing platform on the pirate ship play structure and missing shutters on Grand Kitchen plastic playhouse that created a hole were observed in the outdoor play space, creating pinch points.

A foam carpet with snags allowing the foam to be exposed was observed in the Infant Room. Games and puzzles labeled for Ages 3+due to small parts, were observed in Classroom #1. These items where accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths.

The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.

Observed a cheese stick, which requires refrigeration, that was stored in a child's lunch box not in the refrigerator as required by regulation.

A current Fire Detection System letter attesting to the operability of the facilities fire detection system was observed at the time of renewal inspection, it was observed that the previous year's letter expired 2/23/23 and the updated letter was obtained 3/7/23 leaving a gap in the annual letters.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Basic Training).

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On the outdoor play space, the far end of the play space had a fence post with sharp edges at the top that was accessible to children.

The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

There were 4 children receiving care in the school-age room that lacked emergency contact forms in the room.

At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.

At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in child #1 not being supervised by a staff person while in the infant room. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.

At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.