Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center

The facility's letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures lacked the following topics: accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Windows in Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4, and Room 6, above the ground floor, lacked any form of window restrictions limiting the window opening to six inches or less.

A stone window ledge in Room 2 was observed to be cracked and not in good repair. Ceiling tiles in Room 3 and Room 6 were observed to be stained, which could be hazardous. In the Outdoor Play Space, exposed bolts were observed on the inside of the fence gate. In the Outdoor Play Space, splintered wood was observed underneath the stairs and underneath the metal window coverings, which could cause injury to children.

Peeling paint was observed in the window frame in Room 2.

Staff person #1 was observed picking up a toy car that Child #1 was riding in. Staff #1 picked the car up by the roof, spun in a circle several times, swinging the car around, hitting the wall with the car twice, then falling to the floor, with the child still in the car while the car, flipped on its side. Other children were also riding toy cars and bikes in the same child care space when this occurred.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/5/24-4/5/24 and 5/3/24-6/3/24, more than 30 days apart.

Observed the door at the back of the facility opened for ventilation without a screen.

The file for child #3 lacks an updated health assessment. A health assessment was due 1/2024.

The file for staff #2 contains a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was obtained late. The TB test was due 2/28/24 and was obtained 4/4/24.

The files for children #1 and #2 contain initial health reports that were obtained later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. #1 was due 1/2024 and obtained 3/2024; #2 was due 10/1/23 and obtained 10/16/23.

The file for staff #1 contains the one hour health and safety training that was completed late. This was overlooked last year by this certification representative. The training was due 12/2022 and obtained 3/2024. First aid training for staff #1 was renewed late. It was due 12/2023 and obtained 2/2024. Current trainings are on file.

The diapering area in the classroom lacked a handwashing sign.

The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was obtained later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The health assessment was due 4/10/23 and obtained 5/12/23.

The files for children #1 and #3 lacked a parent's signature and the operator's signature on the agreement.

The file for child #2 lacks signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

The file for staff #1 lacks two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.