Best Friends Daycare

It was observed in the young toddler, older toddler, preschool and Pre-K classrooms, 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 nap mats.

An incident report was not completed involving child #1 at the facility 1/31/25 resulting in a child being picked up and aggressively put onto their nap mat by a staff member.

It was observed in the young toddler classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.

It was observed in the first bathroom used by children, a trashcan lid was broken and cracked causing sharp edges and pinch points was accessible to children.

The refrigerator in the Preschool classroom did not contain an operating thermometer. This was corrected on site and proved the refrigerator was capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in the older toddler classroom indicated a temperature of 48° F.

It was observed in the older toddler classroom that soiled diapers are disposed of into a non-hands-free trash can.

It was observed in the refrigerator within the older toddler classroom, a child's half eaten sandwich. Staff stated the half-eaten sandwich was kept from lunch time for the child to finish eating during snack time.

The business owner self-reported non-compliance to the assigned cert rep stating that a previous director of the facility falsified American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CRP/AED training certificates for staff member #1 and #2.

It was observed staff person #1 was caring for six infants alone with no other staff present.

During an on-site visit it was observed that the pre-k classroom an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.

During an on-site visit it was observed that an infant was using a pacifier attached to a pacifier clip while sleeping in a crib. It was also observed that the infant was laying on a boppy pillow while sleeping in a crib.

During an on-site visit it was observed in the older toddler classroom, staff person #1 was asleep on the floor and the only staff person present in the classroom with ten older toddlers in attendance. It was also observed in the younger toddler, older toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms, 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 nap mats.

During on on-site visit it was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in a swing.

During an on-site visit it was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum).

Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have not received training regarding the emergency plan on a annual basis. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #1 is 10/7/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #2 is 9/6/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #3 is 2/8/22. Previous emergency training date on file for staff person #4 is 10/7/22.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, a bottle of Swiffer WetJet solution next to the fridge accessible to children. (corrected at time of inspection)

The agreement on file for child #3 does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for child #3.

Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.

Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for minor first-aid procedures for children #2 and #3.

Emergency contact forms do not include written consent signed by a parent for walking excursions for child #2.

During inspection on 4/4/23 staff #1, #2, and #3 could not identify the specific children in which they were assigned. Continued deficiency; during the inspection on 5/9/23 staff persons #4 and #5 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned nor did they know the correct number of children in the classroom. During inspection on 5/9/23 staff person #1 was able to identify the children to which she was assigned. Staff persons #2 and #3 are no longer employed.

Staff #1, #2, and #3 could not identify the specific children in which they were assigned.

Staff #1 accepted a video call while caring for children in the infant classroom. Children were not properly supervised.

Staff #1 accepted a video call while caring for children. The children were visible to the inmate.

It was observed in the infant, one-year-old and three-year-old classrooms an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.

Staff #1, #2, and #3 stated that in the event they suspected child abuse they would first discuss their concerns with the director of the facility instead of making immediate report to childline.

Staff in the young toddler classroom stated that children are held up to the sink by staff using one arm and using the other arm to spray children's hands with the water sprayer to wash children's hands.

It was observed in the infant and one-year-old classrooms, diaper creams were stored in an open bin on the changing table accessible to children.

It was observed in the infant and one-year-old classrooms that there were a non-sufficient number of books for children to access.

Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. (Enrollment date is indicated on LIS Code Sheet)

The facility did not provide parents of each child enrolled with directions on how to access regulations in chapter 3270 electronically.

It was observed in the one year old classroom that there were no books or fine motor toys for the children to explore. The classroom did not provide toys in sufficient amount and variety to prelude long wait times.

The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.