Beacon Center for Children

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, child # 1 was observed alone and without supervision in the upstairs hallway.

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, staff person #1 was unable to effectively identify here assigned group of children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator was using a space in the facility for indoor play space that was not measured and approved by OCDEL.

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, the operator did not have Evacuation Routes posted with clear instruction on how to get from the childcare spaces to specified exits.

During the renewal inspection on 10/29/25, when requested, the operator did not provide a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, staff person #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file.

During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the Parrish Room, there were 2 unused electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers.

During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, in the outside play area, there was a open bag of topsoil that was accessible to the children.

During the renewal inspection on 9/10/24, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 1/3/24. The emergency contact information must be updated every 6 months.

During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23: 1. In the outside play area, there were scaffolding parts, concrete weight buckets, and an unwound water hose accessible to the children. 2. There was a wooden cubby that presented a tipping hazard in the hallway outside of the Bumblebee Room. 3. There was a rolled and unused carpet stored in the shared childcare space.

During the renewal inspection on 10/13/23, the provider did not have instructions for accessing the regulations electronically available to the parents.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #3 DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TRASH CAN LOCATED IN BATHROOM #1 DID NOT HAVE A LID. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A YEARLY EVALUATION.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2, #3 AND #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #6 DID NOT INCLUDE WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #4, #5, #7 AND #9 WAS MISSING THE RELEASE PERSONS NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #7 AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ENROLLING PARENT ADDRESS. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #5, #7 AND #10 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR POLICY NUMBER.

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #8 WAS OUTDATED. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 WAS OUTDATED.

Observed trash cans in toddler and preschool space without lids.