Bushel & A Peck Academy

On 7-18-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the rear Toddler/Preschool Room exceeded 82° F.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, Krud Kutter was observed in an unlocked lower cabinet in room C, accessible to children. In classroom A the diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in an unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing table, leaving them accessible to children.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kits that accompany the children outdoors for classroom C and classroom D did not contain a bottle of water.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the middle wall fan in classroom C did was caked in dust. In classroom B a small white honeywell fan located on the classroom counter was caked in dust. The walls and shelves in classroom D were visibly dirty. Adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desk located in classroom C.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint was observed in classroom C near the first door.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the stakes that hold down the turf on the playground were coming out of the ground and exposing their sharp points.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, disposable gloves were located on the lower shelf of the changing table in classroom B, the younger toddler classroom, leaving them accessible to children and presenting a choking hazard.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer in the refrigerator of classroom A read 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:20AM and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:10PM.

On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant pain reliever kept in classroom D, belonging to child #3 expired 12/24.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include the FBI and NSOR clearances.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 was left alone with 9 children in care, the youngest child being 2 yrs. old. Child #1 was left unsupervised in the children's bathroom.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was Great value multi-purpose cleaner on the counter and hand sanitizer on the changing table in the Young toddlers room.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the double white doors, refrigerator door and handle in the Older toddler room were dirty.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the wooden toy kitchen stove/oven in the Older toddlers room was dirty. The green, brown and tan toy kitchen in the Young toddlers room had a broken stove burner.

On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.

On 6-20-2024 during an unannounced inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 5-30-2024.

On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space closest to the street had weeds sticking out near the fence.

On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. The pink toy kitchen and the green and tan toy kitchen in the young toddler's classroom were also dirty. The light gray table with 2 light green chairs in the preschool/pre-k classroom was dirty. The wooden toy kitchen next to the light gray table, toy highchair and wooden toy kitchen with stove by the canvas with letters on it were dirty. The cots in that room also presented dirt. The toy kitchen and toys in the kitchen inside the older toddler classroom were dirty.

On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 placed a toy fork in their mouth and then into a toy cup. Staff person #1 showed the child how to use the play utensils and gave them back. Child #1 then gave child #2 the toy fork and cup and it was placed into their mouth. Staff person #1 was then informed by the inspector of what took place. Staff person #1 then proceeded to place the toys back into the toy kitchen until informed by the inspector that they needed to be sanitized.

On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the preschool/pre-k room presented dirt.

On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a certificate of occupancy.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider, the provider did not provide a plan for continuity of care inside the emergency plan.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. measured the outdoor space the provider does not have adequate out-door play space for the maximum capacity of children to be outside at the same time for the use of large muscle activities.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed electrical outlets without receptacle covers in the hallway near water fountains at the time of the inspection. (corrected onsite)

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed toxins/sanitizer/air freshener located in the boys and girl's bathroom that were easily accessible to children. (corrected onsite)

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed visible holes in the wall located in room C near window and room A located on the closet/wall in the infant space.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed several pieces of furniture that included infant highchairs in the infant room and baby lounge seats that were stained. Rep observed cubbies in the OT room, YT room that were a tipping hazard. There were also several unused hazardous desks that were in the OT space as well as the infant space.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff #2 file: the staff TB screening was not conducted 12 months prior to providing initial service.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider the plan did not provide accommodations regarding lock-down.

During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff file, the Staff 1 college degree is written in Latin.