Best Friends Forever

During the renewal inspection volunteer person #1 did not obtain NSOR, FBI, State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Volunteer signed disclosure statement was not signed and in record. Volunteer person #1 was observed working with children in the preschool classroom.

Volunteer person #1 did not receive initial training regarding the emergency plan.

Volunteer person #1 did not obtain health assessment prior to volunteering with children in a classroom.

During the renewal inspection provider did not have an individual record for volunteer person #1.

Volunteer person #1 did not have name, address and telephone number in a record.

Volunteer person #1 did not obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection certification rep observed first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain bandages

Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; date of last agreement in record: 6/23/23.

Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Physical examination form in record was not up to date; date of physical form in record: 3/30/22.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #2 did not include complete FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate. Facility person #2 is not a provisional hire.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include an updated influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1-#4.

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #5 was not reviewed every 6 months, agreement of child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-months period. Agreement of child #1 was last updated on 8/25/22.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of renewal inspection observed 1 ceiling tile in Pirate Ship room had a visible sign of water damage. On Preschool playground observed sharp tree stump protruding the protective surface which is a visible hazard.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider served food using Styrofoam plates and bowls.

At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #2 did not include influenza, HIB and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP, immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2 and #3.

At the time of inspection, the file of facility person #4 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results

At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.

At the time of inspection, file for staff person #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.

At the time of inspection, file for staff member #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.