Blessed Beginnings Preschool Childcare LLC

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #3 who was working as an aide in the Owls Room, contained a State Police Clearance in "request still pending" status and there was no Child Abuse Clearance on file. The Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance, for Staff #2, had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL.

During the renewal inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephones in the two upper-level offices. The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the lower-level office.

During the renewal inspection, the radiator panels in the Foxes Room had separated causing a gap that could lead to a potential finger pinch.

During the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 9/13/23 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 4/15/21.

During the renewal inspection, unsecured and ripped carpet was observed on the threshold floor in the Younger Twos Room. Exposed bolts were observed on the two toddler playground fences.

During the renewal inspection, chipped and peeling paint was observed on both sides of the classroom partition in the Older Infants Room.

During the renewal inspection, the initial TB test, dated 7/8/21 for Staff #1, was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare facility.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that Staff #1 left heartburn medicine on a classroom table which was accessible to children. Staff #2 discovered the medication the following morning before any children entered the classroom.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain the NSOR verification certificate. The file for Staff #4, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain the out-of-state clearances from Texas.

During the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature was 119° F at the children's handwashing sink in the Infant and Ones rooms.

During the renewal inspection, the carpet in the school age room was ripped which posed a potential tripping hazard. Also, tiles were either cracked or missing in a large area under the AC unit.

During the renewal inspection, the preschool bathroom sink was not working properly (no running water) and the first toilet was not flushing.

During the renewal inspection, Staff # 3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Through record review and staff confirmation, it has been verified that children throughout the facility are not being taken outdoors daily when the weather permits.

Staff #2, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2, #8, #9, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17 have not completed the pre-service training in pediatric first aid and CPR required prior to caring for children unsupervised.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #5 did not contain a completed FBI clearance. The file for Staff #6 and #7 did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a completed State Police Clearance. The file for Staff #6 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance. The state police clearance and FBI clearance for Staff #6 were completed two months after the date of hire. The file for Staff #4, #5, and #11 did not contain updated mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #7 did not contain mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #12 contained expired State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of annual training regarding the emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Foxes room under the window, door frame and wall by sink; in the Owls room on the wall by sink and doorframe; in the Chipmunks room on the frames by door and sink; and in the preschool room on the doorframes.

During the renewal inspection, the refrigerator in the School-age room did not contain a thermometer.

During the renewal inspection, the immunization record did not include the influenza vaccine for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4. The file for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include a statement of exemption from immunization written, signed and dated from the child's parent or guardian.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #13 did not contain an initial health assessment or tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the renewal inspection, the initial health report was not received within 60 days for Child #3 and Child #5.

During the renewal inspection, Staff #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, and #13 did not have certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #1, #2, and #5 had not renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

During the renewal inspection, Staff #4, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not have the required professional development topics completed.

During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement for Child #5 had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period.

During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #13 did not contain verification of child care experience or education.

During the inspection, it was verified that on 6/24/22 while taking the children outside, Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the kitchen for an unspecified amount of time. Child #1 was unable to get out of the kitchen until found by a parent of the facility.

During the inspection, it was verified that on 6/24/22 while taking the children outside, Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the kitchen for an unspecified amount of time. Child #1 was unable to get out of the kitchen until found by a parent of the facility.

Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.

The file of facility person #2, hired 06/23/22, does not contain completed child abuse, FBI fingerprint information or NSOR information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for child abuse history clearance, a request for FBI fingerprint clearance or NSOR clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

The file of facility person #1, hired 06/17/22, does not contain completed FBI fingerprint information or NSOR information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for request for FBI fingerprint or NSOR clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Observed the paint/drywall to be damaged near the garbage can in the back SACC room.

Observed the toilet to be loose in the bathroom in the front SACC room.

Observed the rock climbing play equipment not to be embedded over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering.

Observed the refigerator not to have an operable thermometer.

Staff files were reviewed, Staff persons #3 and #4 did complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum.