Bluestar Preschool Learning Center

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. The fire drill log did not list hypothetical locations of the fire that are rotated around the facility for each drill. The hypothetical locations were all listed with "kids, staff, and alarm tested".

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. The facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations for children during an emergency for shelter in place in at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/12/24. Staff person #2 was observed providing childcare (see code sheet for DOH). The staff file does not contain educational experience, childcare experience, and two non-family references. Staff person #3's file does not contain two non-family references.

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File contained an incomplete state police clearance. State police clearance dated 8/28/23 was in pending status.

Facility did not test the fire alarm every 30 days. last two testing dates were 8/28/23 and 10/12/23.

Staff person #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Facility does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.

Staff # 1 admitted to putting hands on and being verbally aggressive towards a child when she lost her temper.

Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 4 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain an FBI Clearance. File for Staff # 2 did not contain the NSOR Clearance. File for Staff # 4 did not contain out of state clearances, staff resided in another state within the past 5 years.

Facility admitted to using an upper play area that is not measured play space. Play area is alongside the parking lot with a split fence railing serving as a barrier. On the opposite side of the area is a stream, accessible to children.

First-aid kit in the Preschool Room was missing scissors, tape, rubber gloves and tweezers.

Outside play area, a hole was observed in the building siding. Doors leading to the facility from the outside play area were observed to have peeling paint on the door frames. Shed door in the outside play area was observed to have several areas of peeling paint, splintering wood and exposed nails. Bottom of the shed door was observed to have a broken hinge, causing a sharp edge. Front walkway railing was observed to have areas of peeling paint and rust.

Children age 2 years old were observed in the outside play area where they have access to mulch. Some of the mulch were less than 1 inch in diameter.

Pack n' play in the Go-go room was observed to be unstable. Second pack n' play was observed to have a rip in the netting.

File for child # 6, young toddler did not contain an updated health assessment every 6-months. Child # 6 required a health assessment December 2022; health assessment was not received until 4/19/23.

Immunization records for Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 4, Child # 5. Child # 7 and Child # 8 did not contain verification of the flu shot. Children were in care during flu season.

Neosporin cream was observed in the Preschool Room first-aid kit. Staff admitted that they use the cream on children when they get a scape. There was not a medication log for Neosporin.

Children in the Go-go Room were observed sitting down to lunch without washing their hands. Staff admitted that this is their usual routine.

Diaper changing pads in the Infant and Go-Go room were observed to have a rip in the surface, rendering them unable to be sanitized.

Facility does not have a supervision policy, dismissal and a health policy to review and give to parents at time of application.

Fee Agreements for Children # 1 - # 9 did not contain operators' signature and child's date of admission.

Fee Agreements for children # 1 - # 9 did not contain release persons.

Emergency Contact Form for child # 9 did not contain address of child's physician.

Emergency Contact Form for child # 6 did not contain health insurance policy number. Emergency Contact Form for children # 2, # 3, # 5, # 6 and # 8 did not contain address and phone number for release persons.

Emergency Contact Forms were located by the main entrance for all children. They were not located in the area child is receiving care.

Preschool Room did not have the Emergency Transportation Plan posted.

Fee Agreements for children # 1. # 2, # 3, # 6, # 7, # 8 and # 9 were not reviewed by parents every 6-months. Fee Agreements last updated for child # 1, 7/1/22, # 2, 7/16/22, # 3, 7/6/22, # 6, 7/12/22, # 7, 7/10/22, # 8, 7/30/22 and # 9, 8/17/22.

Files for Staff # 1, # 3 and # 4 did not contain 2 non-family references. File for Staff # 1 contains 2 references from family members. File for Staff # 3 contains 1 reference from a family member. File for Staff # 4 contained a reference from a family member.

Refrigerator in the Go -Go room did not have a working thermometer.

Emergency plan did not have a plan that provides for the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Emergency Plan was not updated and sent to EMA and local police.

Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First aid/CPR.

Facility does not have a plan on the means of transporting a child to an emergency care and staffing provisions posted and in evacuation bags.

Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement for Child # 1 and # 2 were not updated every 6 months.