Acorns to Oaks Childcare Center

Staff #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 8/11/20 and updated 1/16/26 and mandated reporter training dated 8/19/20 and updated 1/14/26. Both of which were updated more than 60 months from the previous. Staff #3 had an NSOR dated 11/7/25, which was not completed before working with children.

Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 4/9/26, which was not completed before initial hire.

Fire drills were observed to be completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 9/5/25-11/13/25, 11/13/25-1/14/26, 1/14/26-3/25/26

Staff #2 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aid completed within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher) who has completed Pediatric CPR/First Aide.

During the renewal inspection, the state police clearance for Staff #1 was in "request still pending" status; the NSOR certificate for Staff #2, dated 4/29/25, was 17 days after her start date; the NSOR certificate for Staff #3, dated 6/6/25, was 7 months after her start date.

During the renewal inspection, it was verified by the director that Staff #2 and Staff #4, qualified as aides, have been working alone with children without being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director.

During the renewal inspection, a large number of outward-facing uncovered bolts were observed on the playground fence posing a potential hazard to the children.

During the renewal inspection, safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not communicated to the children and parents in writing.

During the renewal inspection, the following pre-service training was not completed within 90 days date hired for Staff #3: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 and Staff 4, functioning as assistant group supervisors, did not contain documentation of the required years of experience for the assistant group supervisor position.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3 and Staff #5 contained only one written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.