Bloom Early Learning Center INC

At the time of inspection, documentation showed that staff #3 had an NSOR dated 11/13/24 which exceeded the provisional hiring period based on the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Documentation showed that staff #2 has a current NSOR dated 12/2/24 and a previous NSOR dated 11/6/19, indicating a time frame that exceeds the 60-month requirement for renewal. Documentation showed that staff #7 has a child abuse clearance dated 1/25/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

At the time of inspection, a plan to address continuity of operations was not available in the emergency plan.

At the time of inspection, documentation showed emergency plan training was completed beyond the annual requirement for staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4,

At the time of inspection, information related to lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants and toddlers, and children with special needs/chronic medical conditions, and method to contact families when emergencies occur and when it is safe to reunite with children was not available in the emergency plan family letter.

At the time of the inspection, it was observed that child health reports dated every 6 months were not available for Child #2, who would have been under 12 months of age during the inspection period.

At the time of inspection, a health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, including title, was not available for child #2.

At the time of inspection, documentation showed that Staff #6 had a health assessment dated 2/4/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Documentation showed that Staff #7 had a health assessment dated 1/23/25, which is after the staff member's date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).

At the time of inspection, an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment was not available for child #1.

At the time of inspection, documentation of a staff evaluation being completed every 12 months was not available for staff #2 (6/3/23 - 10/14/24) and staff #4 (9/23 - 10/14/24).

The agreement for child #3 did not specify the fee to be charges per day or per week. CORRECTED ON SITE.

At the time of inspection, signed parental consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #2. CORRECTED ON SITE.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address for one of the individuals designated as an approved pick-up person. CORRECTED ON SITE

At the time of inspection, signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for child #1. CORRECTED ON SITE. Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading was not available for child #2.

At the time of the inspection, documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not available for staff #1, staff #5, staff #6 (only one on file), and staff #7 (only one on file).

At the time of the inspection, staff files were observed to be stored in a cabinet that did not have a lock.

Staff #1 had an FBI clearance dated 6/19/18 and did not have an updated FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until clearance is obtained. Staff #3 had a state police clearance dated 6/4/18 and updated on 1/2/24, Child Abuse clearance dated 6/4/18 and updated on 1/2/24, and an FBI clearance on 12/6/18 and updated on 1/3/24, all of which were updated greater than 60 months. Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained.

In the PreK room attached to the kitchen, a kitchen knife was observed in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the knife and moving it out of reach.

in the PreK room, sanitizing wipes with the label "Keep away from children" were observed to be in an area accessible to children. Corrected on site by removing the wipes.

In the PreK room, toy bins were observed to be dirty and dusty.

Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 7/7/20 and updated on 7/12/23, which is greater than 24 months Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7/29/21 and updated on 8/23/23, which is greater than 24 months.

Staff person number 1 had a 6 hour health and safety training dated 10/6/18, which is not accepted. Staff #1 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher who has all completed preservice trainings) until training is complete and on file.

In the Pre-K room beside the sink, a trashcan was observed without a lid.

In the Beginner Preschool room, a red napping cot was observed to be cracked and in disrepair.

Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 6/6/22, which was not conducted before initial employment.

Staff #1 did not complete a TB screening before initial employment. TB screening dated 6/9/22

Emergency Plan on file did not contain accommodations for the transportation of infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency.

There was no documentation of an emergency drill being completed within the past year.

Fire drills were observed to be conducted greater than 60 days on the following occasions: 4/14/22 to 7/18/22, 7/18/22 to 9/23/22.

Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on the following occasions: 4/14/22 to 7/18/22, 7/18/22 to 9/23/22, 9/23/22 to 11/23/22, 11/23/22 to 1/18/23. 1/18/23 to 3/8/23. Proof of Purchase was not on file for the smoke detection system.