Babes in Arms LLC

It was observed in the classroom, the music and sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess children while sleeping on their nap cots.

It was observed that staff person #2 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned. It was observed in the classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.

It was observed that staff person #1 was confining an infant to a small climber while outside in the toddler play space. It was stated by staff person #1 that the child was kept on the climber so that he would not get dirty or eat grass.

It was observed Magic Erasers being stored in an unsecured cabinet under the sink in the kitchen and were accessible to children.

It was observed in the toddler play space, mushrooms that could be harmful if ingested were growing at the base of the tree and accessible to children.

It was observed that the door leading into the kitchen was open giving children access to knives placed on a table and cleaning products stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. It was observed in the classroom, a toy shelf that was broken at the base of the back of the shelf that could cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler outdoor play space, a tree having growth from the trunk that is sharp and pointy and low enough on the tree to cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler play space an 8 inch opening between the bottom of the fence and the ground causing potential elopement of a child.

It was observed in the classroom that there is not a variety of books to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There are also not enough books to prevent long waits for use.

It was observed in the classroom that three of the bucket seats for the infant table were not being utilized according to manufacturer instructions as they did not contain safety straps.

It was observed that nap cots being used by children were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.

The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have been documented occurred 1/20/26. The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted for the year prior to the emergency drill documented to have occurred 1/20/26.

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that Child #1 was missing the following immunizations: MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A. There was no parental or medical exemption on file.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan on file, it was found that a Continuity of Operations plan was not included therein.

Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility at the time of inspection for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.

Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Upon inspection of the exterior play space utilized by the infants and young toddlers for plan, at least 12-15 pieces of rubberized mulch from the adjacent playground was accessible to the children in the play space.

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a specific plan of accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included.

Upon inspection of the facility testing logs, it was found that the fire detection system was tested on the following dates, leaving more than 30 days between multiple tests: 1.21.21, 2.19.21, 3.18.21, 5.17.21, 6.23.21, 7.20.21, 8.30.21, 9.22.21, 10.26.21, 11.29.21, 12.28.21, 1.20.22, 2.22.22, 3.21.22

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found to be missing a specific plan of accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down situation.