Amazing Kidz Child Care Center

Facility operator reported non-compliance of supervision with child # 1 that happened on 1/15/25 while child was at facility still receiving childcare services. Child hid behind a piece of furniture in the facility classroom and fell asleep. The facility classroom lead teacher thought child #1 had already left for the day when a second facility staff person entered the room to cover another staff person that was done working for the day.

During renewal inspection, the following clearances were not obtained within 60 months: Staff person #5: PSP clearances on file are dated 1/16/2019 and 1/29/2024. Child abuse clearances on file are dated 1/22/2019 and 2/1/2024. FBI clearances on file are dated 1/17/2019 and 2/1/2024. Staff person #9: PSP clearance dated 5/6/2021 did not contain RAP sheet.

During renewal inspection, a first-aid kit was not present in the Play area (area adjoining the Infant/Toddler area) or the Cafe area,

During renewal inspection, the daily activities were not posted in the Infant/Toddler area, and emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Play area (room adjoining Infant/Toddler area).

During renewal inspection, last health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 3/26/2024, which is past 6 months old. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

During renewal inspection, the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP: Child #1: Received 2 of 4 doses each of DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio (IPV) vaccines. Received 1 of 2 Hep A vaccines. Child #1 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file. Child #3: Received 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file. Child #4: Received 1 of 2 doses each of Hepatitis B, HIB, and Polio (IPV) vaccines. Received 1 of 3 doses each of Rotavirus, DTAP, and Pneumococcal vaccines. Child #4 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There is no exemption on file.

During renewal inspection, health assessment on file for child #2 dated 8/19/2024 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Health assessment on file for child #4 dated 7/9/2024 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During renewal inspection, there was a cloth cover on the diaper changing pad in the Infant/Toddler room, rendering it unable to be cleaned after each use.

During renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 contained two health assessments, one dated 3/28/2022 and one dated 4/10/2024. The file for staff person #2 contained two health assessments, one dated 3/23/2022 and one dated 4/6/2024. The file for staff person #3 contained two health assessments, one dated 11/11/2020 and one dated 3/5/2023. The file for staff person #11 contained two health assessments, one dated 3/5/2022 and one dated 4/6/2024. The file for staff person #12 contained two health assessments, one dated 12/16/2021 and one dated 1/27/2024. The file for staff person #13 contained two health assessments, one dated 7/6/2021 and one dated 10/13/2023. These dates show that the updated health assessment on file was completed more than 24 months from the previous health assessment. Health assessments on file for staff person #6 were dated 7/8/2022 and 7/8/2024. Health assessments looked very similar. Physician's office was contacted using the phone number on the health assessment. Physician's office states that staff person #6 was not seen at the office on 7/8/2024. Health assessment dated 7/8/2022 is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #7…

During renewal inspection, file for staff person #3 contained two certificates for fire safety training, one dated 8/12/2023 and one dated 9/18/2024, which is past 12 months. File for staff person #4 contained two certificates for fire safety training, one dated 8/12/2023 and one dated 9/11/2024, which is past 12 months. File for staff person #10 contained two certificates for fire safety training, one dated 5/20/2023 and one dated 6/24/2024, which is past 12 months.

During renewal inspection, staff person #8 was identified as being a Group Supervisor. Degree/transcript on file for staff person #8 was not translated for US equivalency. Additionally, there was no documentation on file proving any experience with children.

During renewal inspection, staff person #1 obtained 3 hours of annual child care training for training year 3/30/2023-3/30/2024. Staff person #5 obtained 5 hours of annual child care training for training year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, there was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants/toddlers, and children with special needs.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, the health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, child #1 and #5 did not have documentation of influenza vaccine. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/26/21. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #4 was 1/18/21. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1, #3, #4, #5 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, there was no documentation of TB screening for staff #2.

As of the renewal inspection, the fire alarm log showed testing done on 9/15/23 and then not again until 10/23/23 during the renewal.

During the renewal inspection, no children went outside. Temperature was in the mid 60s, it was sunny, and there was no precipitation or air quality alert.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, there were no child service reports completed in the previous 6 months for child #1 and #2.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/23/23, staff #1 did not have the required 12 hours of training.

During a complaint investigation on 7/6/23, a child was in the bathroom across the hall from the classroom. The staff was not physically present with the child and was not able to see, hear, direct or assess the child. The legal entity was required to arrange for all facility staff employed as of the date of the training to receive a minimum of three (3) hours of PQAS-approved in-person or live training regarding supervision of children. The training had to include supervision when children are using the bathroom. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted that stated "All Staff will attend Happy Kidz on Friday August 11, 2023.To take the three-hour training. We will make sure that all staff attend this training and have a clear understanding of what is given in it." The provider's date of correction was 8/11/23. On 9/13/23 the provider indicated in an email that Staff #1 did not attend the training.

During a complaint investigation on 7/6/23, child #1 was in the bathroom across the hall from the classroom. The staff was not physically present with the child and was not able to see, hear, direct or assess the child.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, Staff #2, identified as an Aide, was working alone with 9 preschool children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, staff #3 was working alone with 12 preschool children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the rest equipment/cots in the infant/young toddler room and in the Superhero room were not labeled for individual children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib that child #4 was sleeping in.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the thermometer in the infant/toddler room kitchen read over 50 degrees. The thermometer in the middle area of the 2nd floor read 20 degrees, however, the food was not frozen and the refrigerator did not feel freezing.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 7/19/21, for child #5 it was dated 6/11/21, and for child #6 it was dated 8/27/21.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the health assessment for child #2, #3, and #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious disease.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #1. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #5 was 6/2/20 and for child #6 it was 11/18/19. There were no exemption letters on file.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, while there was an updated health assessment for child #2, there was not an updated immunization record.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the children's hands in the infant/young toddler room were not washed prior to eating lunch. Staff #4 did not wash her hands prior to serving snack to the school age children.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the facility had not conducted and documented an emergency drill.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Staff person #1 does not have the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): valid Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the agreement of child #4 did not include the fee to be charged.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

During the renewal inspection on 10/4/22, the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 were dated 3/2/22, for child #5 they were dated 3/1/22, and for child #6 they were dated 2/28/22.

On 8/1/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was working alone in a classroom with 5 children identified as young school agers. Staff #1 (see staff code sheet for hire date) has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: required health and safety training topics.

On 8/1/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #3 was alone with 14 children. Staff #3 identified several of the children as 7 year olds requiring a 12:1 ratio. Staff #4 was alone with 12 children. Staff #4 identified the youngest child as 3 years old requiring a 10:1 ratio.

On 8/1/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required Health and Safety training.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there were three infants sleeping in bouncy seats in the infant room in the side building.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there was a slide bolted to the black top with no protective surface covering.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there were plastic bags in an unlocked drawer in the first floor room used by infants at times.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator used to store food for children in the middle room of the 2nd floor had a thermometer that read 18 degrees, The refrigerator was not cold.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no written parental consent for the epi-pen that was onsite for child #2.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for staff #3 was dated 5/12/19.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county or the city.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #2, #3, and #4 were all identified as Group Supervisors but did not have sufficient documentation to qualify for the position.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room in the side building.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form for child #1.

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the Infant room in the side building or in the School Age room (2nd room on left on 2nd floor).

On 10/20/21 during the renewal inspection, staff #2 had two identical references, including the same typo, that were not signed.