Bel Air Academy

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and the record of facility person #3 did not contain a disclosure statement, Child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed 11 children (2 infants, 1 OT, 8 preschool) in the kitchen with staff #2 and #4.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification rep observed staff #2 enter the bathroom, leaving 4 preschool children unattended in the front room at 11:37 am.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (dated 2-5-24).

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed a radiator cover in need of repair, missing/loose bathroom tiles, a hole in the wall at the bottom of the steps, and the plastic cars outside in need of cleaning.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint near the kitchen, on the wall behind the bathroom, in the bathroom, and at the front entry way.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of facility person #3 (volunteer) did not contain a health assessment or Tb test. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct care to children.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have a written record that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of fire system testing every 30 days or an annual inspection report.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain annual fire safety training (dated 2-22-24).

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain child service reports.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #4 and 5 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact form of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-14-24) and the financial agreements of children #1 and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period (child #1 dated 8-30-24 and child #3 dated 12-6-23).

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education and/or experience.

During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of staff #1 and facility person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom with a child at 11:58 am, leaving staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschool children for a period of 2 minutes. At 12:00, Staff #2 went upstairs, leaving staff #1 with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 4 preschool children for a period of 3 minutes.

During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 alone at the facility with 5 children at 10:45 am (2 OT, 3 PS) and then a 6th child (PS) arrived at 11:20 am. Staff #2 did not arrive until 11:23 am.

During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, Certification Representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom to assist a child at 10:59 am, 11:03 am and 11:05 am leaving 4 children (2 OT and 2 PS) unattended. At 11:04 am, cert rep observed staff #1 leave 1 child unattended in the bathroom. At 11:23 am, cert rep observed staff #1 step out into the back area to open the door, leaving 6 children (2 OT, 4 PS) unattended.

During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, the hot water measured at 134°F. Continued non-compliance.

During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed 3 missing floor tiles in the bathroom. Continued non-compliance.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the water temperature in the bathroom measured at 143°F.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, certification representative observed broken tiles on the bathroom floor.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the thermometer in the upstairs refrigerator was not operating.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 1-13-22).

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of children #3 and 4 did not contain a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the records of children #1, 3, and 5 did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided (child service reports).

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of children #1, 3, and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.

During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.

During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, it was confirmed that at the time of incident the child was briefly left unattended in the bathroom. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 was the only qualified staff/facility person present at the facility with 3 children (individual #2 did not have any paperwork present at the facility). It was also reported during staff interviews that on at least one occurrence staff #1 was at the facility with only a teenage volunteer (15 years old) and at least 3 children.

During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and facility person #2 was present at the facility without receipts or results of required clearances.

During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, facility person #2 was observed caring for children without a file at the facility.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the hot water temperature measured at 129°F.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the immunization record on file for child #1 indicated that the child did not receive all vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, and no exemption documentation was contained on file.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency plan parent letter did not include lockdown provisions, and the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the health and safety updated within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #3 was not signed by the operator, and did not specify the services to be provided.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #2 did not contain the dates of the children's admission.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician, and the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 and the financial agreement of child #4 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.

During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.

At the time of the facility inspection, staff #1 was the only adult Staff or facility person on the premises with three children.

There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #2 as required by regulations at the time of inspection. The education documentation was not issued in the United States and was not translated or transcribed.

The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.