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During unannounced monitoring on 9/10/25., Cert Rep observed the following: As Cert rep entered the facility, Staff #1 and # 2 was observed in the outdoor play space with 7 young toddlers (1-year old). Cert rep observed Staff # 1 using a cellphone, with back turned to children. Cert Rep reported to the Supervisor (Staff # 3) that Staff # 1 was observed on the phone on the playground. Cert Rep and Supervisor (Staff # 3) went to the playground, and Staff # 1 was still on the phone with back turned to the children

During unannounced monitoring on 715/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 was in a crib that was not labeled for Child #'2's individual use

During unannounced monitoring on 7/15/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was observed being in a bouncy chair drinking from a bottle and was not being held by Staff # 1

1. CERT REP VISITED THE FACILITY FOR COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 4/16/25. CERT REP OBSERVED VIA FACILITY'S CAMERA FOOTAGE FOR 4/4/25, THAT STAFF # 2 AND # 3 WERE IN THE FACILITY'S BASEMENT PLAYSPACE WITH 7 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD). CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 1 DROPPING OFF CHILD # 1 IN THE PLAYSPACE TO STAFF # 2 AND # 3, THEN LEFT. CERT REP OBSERVED THAT BOTH STAF # 2 AND # 3 WERE SITTING AT THE TABLE, AND STAFF # 3 IS OBSERVED ON THE PHONE, AND STAFF # 2 WAS FOCUSED ON THE CHILD THAT WAS ON STAFF # 2'S LAP. CERT REP OBSERVED THE CHILDREN PLAYING ON BIKES WERE OUT OF THE VIEW OF STAFF # 2 AND # 3 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, CERT REP DID NOT OBSERVE CHILDREN BEING SUPERVISED. CERT REP LATER OBSERVED A FEW MINS LATER CHILD # 1 WALKING AWAY. AND WAS OBSERVED ON CAMERA IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM. CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 4 ENTERING THE PLAYSPACE, AND STAFF # 3 LEAVING. STAFF # 4 PROCEEDED TO BE ON THE PHONE. CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED BEING IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM ALONE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOR ABOUT 45 MINS, THEN OBSERVED WALKING UP THE STEPS TO THE 1ST FLOOR ALONE. 2. ON 4/16/25, CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF # 5 IN THE OLDER TODDLER'S BATHROOM (CHILDREN 2 YEARS OLD) WITH 2 CHILDREN, AND…

During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the 2nd floor preschool classroom next to the door closest to the sink area

During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert rep observed a blue couch that was ripped and accessible to children in the preschool classroom located on the 2nd floor

During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 changed Child # 1's diaper, and did not wash the child's hands or their hands after diaper change

During unannounced inspection on 3/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert rep observed Staff # 1 did not sanitize the table after doing a diaper change

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit on the facility's bus did not have water and soap

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - The YSA/OSA room located in the basement, had carpeting that was ripped, and needed cleaning -The bathroom in the basement was dirty and needed cleaning (corrected) -Peeling paint was observed in the YSA/OSA room -Floors in the kitchen needed cleaning (corrected)

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Handwashing signs were either missing or incorrect signage- kitchen sink, diapering table in the infant room, Older toddler room, preschool room

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The bouncy chairs located in the infant room were dirty

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4, and # 6 had incomplete immunization records

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 21 health assessment was dated 10/24/22

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Bottle was observed in the infant room that was not labelled.

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 21, and #25 had the incorrect Pediatric CPR/First Aid training in file. Staff # 24's CPR/First Aid expired 9/2024

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 24's fire safety training was dated 3/2/23

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 10 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The following children did not have a child service report in file- Child # 1, 3, and # 10

During renewal inspection on 11/7/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 had 6 clock hours of childcare training and not the mandatory 12 hours - Staff # 21 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours in file

During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.

During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, It was reported that Staff # 1 and # 2 were outside on the playground with 10 preschool children (3-5 years old). Upon entering the building for lunch, Staff # 1 and # 2 left Child # 1 outside alone on the playground on 5/21/24.

During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have Child abuse clearance in file to meet the requirements under 45-day provisional waiver hire, Staff # 4 also did not have rap sheet attached to FBI clearance

During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 was observed seeing inside the foyer and left 9 preschool children alone with Staff # 5 and # 6 outside on the playground that left them out of ratio - Staff # 2 and # 3 was observed in the 2nd floor older toddler classroom with 13 children

During complaint investigation on 5/29/24, there was no documentation of an incident report written for Child # 1 being left outside on the facility's playground on 5/21/24.

During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have verification of education and 2 years of experience in file to qualify for the position of AGS.

During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phones in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.

During unannounced monitoring on 4/1/24, Cert Rep observed Staff #1-3 on their cell phone in the classrooms and in the playroom at different periods of the day.

Staff # 1, # 3 and # 4 were indicated on a report by CYO for child abuse for the incident that occurred on 4/1/24.

During complaint investigation on 4/1/24, based on Cert Rep's investigation, Staff # 1 did not complete an incident report for Child # 1 on the day of the incident to Child # 1's parent.

During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of FBI, NSOR, and disclosure statement in file

During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an AGS

During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health assessment in file.

During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file. Staff# 2 had a reference that was written by a family member.

During unannounced monitoring on 2/22/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 and # 23 did not have documentation of Delaware Child abuse in file -Staff # 6's state police clearance was dated 5/30/18, and FBi dated 6/12/18 - Staff # 11 did not have a completed FBI, and NSOR clearance in file

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 15 was observed on her cellphone and not supervising children during nap time.

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - missing outlet covers in the play space located on the 2nd floor

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint in the play space located on the 2nd floor, and peeling paint in the play space located in the basement - Pillows and chair in the Cubs room were dirty, and cracked tiles

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - children in the infant room were in beds not labeled for the child that was using the bed - not enough rest equipment in the room for the number of infants that were present

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the placement of the cots did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the playroom where the children from the Panda room were sleeping, and the fireflies room

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 and Staff # 16 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - staff # 6 did not have documentation of ire safety training in file

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 13 listed as Group supervisor did not have documentation of education in file to qualify as GS.

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 16 did not have verification of 2500 childcare hours to be qualified as AGS

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's file last child service report was dated 6/29/23

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Emergency contacts were not present in the Caterpillar room, Panda room, for all that children that were receiving care in the space

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 23 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file

During renewal inspection on 1/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 's file had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours - Staff # 13's file had documentation of 11 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours - Staff # 17s file had documentation of 10 clock hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of classroom visits there was an infant (four months old) sleeping in a bouncy seat. (Corrected on site).

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several toxic (keep out of reach of the children) hand soaps located in each classroom and bathroom throughout the facility. (Corrected on site).

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling paint located in the second-floor preschool classroom #3.

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a toilet that would not flush located in the first-floor bathroom.

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a recalled infant seat being used by an infant at the time of inspection. (Corrected on site).

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an updated annual health report on file.

On February 2, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infants did not have a written feeding schedule provided by the parents.

ON OCTOBER 20, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. AFTER COMPLETING INTERVIEWS WITH STAFF, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 PUNHISHED A SCHOOL AGE CHILD BY MAKING THE CHILD STAND AND HOLD UP HANDS ABOVE THEIR HEAD FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

ON FEBRUARY 9TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED AN UNANOUNCED INVESTIGATION VISIT. AFTER INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT A HEATED ARGUMENT WITH HARSH LANGUAGE DID OCCURE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 HAD TO BE ESCORTED FROM THE CLASSROOM DUE TO THE HARSH LANGUAGE BEING USED.

ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION VISIT; AT THE TIME OF THIS VISIT THERE WERE 96 CHILDREN PRESENT. STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO DOES NOT HAVE DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS) WAS PRESENT RUNNUNG THE FACILITY. STAFF #1 ONLY HAS A HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA ON FILE.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN NSOR CLERANCE ON FILE.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2026, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #8 DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF A CHILD IN HER CARE. STAFF PERSON #6, #9, #10, AND #11 (LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTLETS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY OF THE 1ST FLOOR DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A SCHOOL BUS WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BUCKET TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE BUS ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED ON THE SCHOOL BUS THAT IS USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER, SOAP, GLOVES OR TWEEZERS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; CLASSROOM 202 AND THE HALLWAY RAILINGS LEADING TO THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN HAD PEELING GRAY CHIPPED PAINT.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND IN BAD REPAIR. SEVERAL BIKES WERE BROKEN IN POOR CONDITION.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AFTER CHANGING A BABY STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT WASH THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR BY CHANGING A PAD OR OTHER CURFACE COVERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING LUNCH TIME, AFTER CLEANING THE NOSE OF AN INFANT STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING BABY FOOD TO ANOTHER CHILD.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT AND TODDLER BOTTLES/SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENT CONSENT FOR CHILDREN TO RIDE THE BUS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A TRANSPERTATION CHECK; STAFF PERSON #6 WHO TRANSPORTS CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL (IN A YELLOW SCHOOL BUS) DID NOT HAVE A CDL LICENSE ON FILE.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FIRE DRILL LOG WAS OUTDATED.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION OR PROOF OF TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENTS WORK PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESS.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION CHECK, THE BUS USED TO TRANSPORT SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR EACH CHILD.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS.

ON JANUARY 26TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #5 ONLY INCLUDED ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE.