Callowhill Kidz Childcare Center Corporation

During a complaint investigation on 10/9/25 Cert Rep observed Staff 1 and 2 present in the infant room with 8 children(6 infants and 2 young toddlers). Staff 1 named and identified 3 infant children as being in their assigned group. Staff 2 named and identified 3 separate infant children as being in their assigned group. No staff identified the 2 young toddlers as being in their assigned group. Staff reported these children were in Staff 3's assigned group. Staff 3 was in the older toddler room and not present with these children.

During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 5 did not have a signed disclosure statement or valid NSOR Certificate in their staff file. Staff 5 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).

During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Cert rep observed infant Children 2 and 3(See LIS code sheet for DOBs) sleeping in bouncer seats. This sleep position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. These children did not have documentation on file from a physician that required the children sleep in this position.

During an unannounced inspection on 10/9/25 Staff 1, and Staff 4 did not have a signed disclosure statement in their staff files. Staff 1 and 4 were not provisionally hired. Staff 1 and 4 signed a disclosure statement on 10/9/25 however this is after their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for the staff's first day working with children (1DwCHN).

Complaint investigation 10/9/25-10/17/25 verified that the facility did not provide the parents with a report of injuries Child 1 obtained while in child care on 9/12/25 and around 9/15/25.

During an unannounced inspection Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing (2/3/25-3/7/25).

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the facility's emergency plan was not available for review by the cert rep. During the inspection the facility's emergency plan was not available in a conspicuous location at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 4 has not received emergency plan training since 10/27/2023. Staff 3 received emergency plan training 2/24/23 and 10/17/24. This is more than 12 months between emergency plan training.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following were found in areas noted that were accessible to children: 1) Child 4's Aquaphor labeled keep out of reach of children (located under the changing table in the infant classroom) 2) Parent's choice wipes labeled keep out of reach of children (located in a child 5 and child 6's cubies in preschool classroom) 3) Windex and Shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children (located on the arts table on the left side of the back of the preschool classroom) 4) Foam Cleaner (located in in an unlocked accessible closet in the school age classroom) 5) White out labeled keep out of reach of children (located on the office desk which children must walk past to enter the facility).

During renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing tweezers and tape.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 cert rep observed peeling paint in the following locations: back wall of the school age classroom, and the two white monkey bars in all ages play space.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following rough edges were observed: Rough edges on the doorway of the brown house in all ages play space, and rough edges on the exposed corner of the closet in the school aged classroom. The following tears in equipment that would prevent proper sanitation were observed: Tears in the changing table mat in the toddler classroom diaper area, and a tear in the changing table mat in the infant classroom.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 cert rep observed less than 9 inches of wood mulch in the following locations around embedded equipment in all ages playspace: around the Little Tikes' Equipment (6 inches of mulch observed) and around all swings (1/2 inch of wood mulch observed.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 plastic bags were located in an unassigned accessible child cubie in the toddler classroom. This classroom has young toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 1's Health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 1's Health assessment did not specify if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 1 did not have an acceptable health assessment on file that clarified the staff received a physical examination and an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 fire drills were conducted with more than 60 days between each drill on the following occasions: 3/1/24-5/1/24, 5/1/24-7/1/24, and 7/1/24-9/2/24.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 fire detection testing was conducted with more than 30 days between each testing on the following occasions: 3/1/24-4/1/24, 5/1/24-6/3/24, 7/1/24-8/1/24, 8/1/24-9/2/24, 11/1/24-12/2/24.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 3's did not have an initial health assessment within 60 days of enrollment. Child 3's initial health assessment was dated 10/3/24(see code sheet for date of enrollment)

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 4's file had documentation fire safety training was completed on 10/4/23 and 11/12/24. This is more than 12 months between annual fire safety trainings.

During a renewal inspection 12/4/24 it was noted that parents were not being provided information about the facility supervision policy in writing.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount to be paid. Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the date the fee is to be paid.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Child 2's emergency contact form did not have the father's work address or work phone number documented.

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the following staff did not have 2 references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file: Staff 1 (0 reference on file), Staff 2 (0 references on file), Staff 4 (1 reference on file).

During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 3 had 10 hours of annual training on file (Training year 2/2023-2/2024), Staff 5 had 3 hours of annual training on file(Training year 5/2023-5/2024), and Staff 6 had 6 hours of annual training on file(Training year 2/2023-2/2024). This does not meet the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. See code sheets for DOH.

Repeated noncompliance observed on 7/10/24, from inspection dated 5/21/24. On 5/21/24, it was observed in the preschool room that staff person #1 and #2 were present in that child care space unsupervised by any other staff persons, and both are hired provisionally. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a completed FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate, and file for staff person #1 does not contain a NSOR verification certificate. On 7/10/24 it was observed that the facility's plan of correction, provided from the 5/21/24 inspection, was not implemented. Although staff person #1 had obtained their NSOR verification certificate, staff person #2 still did not have both clearances on file. Staff person #2 provided their completed FBI clearance during inspection once it was brought to the operator's attention, and staff person #2 did not have their NSOR verification certificate on file. In addition, file for staff person #3, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate. Staff #2 and #3 were both being supervised at the time of inspection, but both are now outside of their 45 day provisional hire period.

Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics and mandated reporter training.

It was observed in the preschool room that staff person #1 and #2 were present in that child care space unsupervised by any other staff persons, and both are hired provisionally. The file for staff person #2 does not contain a completed FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate, and file for staff person #1 does not contain a NSOR verification certificate.

It was observed in the toddler play space that a play climber structure and a car spring rider were both embedded into the ground without protective surfacing that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

It was observed in the infant room that several infants were sleeping or placed in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on at least three sides of their crib; there was approximately only a foot of space between them.

During a complaint investigation on 5/21/24, staff in the preschool, infant, and toddler rooms were asked which children where assigned to them in their primary care groups. None of the staff in any classroom could adequately identify their primary care groups. Although staff were physically present with child #1 on 5/3/21, staff are not adequately supervising children throughout the center, as there is a lapse in the staff's assignment of responsibility for supervision of specific children in these classrooms.

It was stated by the facility that the parent's of child #1 notified them on 5/6/24, that their child broke their toe while in care on 5/3/24. The facility did not report this injury to the appropriate OCDEL regional office. The facility neither called the OCDEL regional office within 24 hours of knowledge of the medical treatment nor provided a written report to the OCDEL regional office within 72 hours of the medical treatment.

Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): the 10 health and safety training topics. Staff person #2 has also not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was torn in several areas. This causes a tripping hazard. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/3/2024 that was to be implemented by 1/31/2024. During a verification visit on 2/7/2024, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was still torn in several areas which causes a tripping hazard.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, it was observed that the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas for this equipment that requires embedded mounting. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/3/2024 that was to be implemented by 1/31/2024. During a verification visit on 2/7/2024, the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area still did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, Child #1 (See code sheet for date of birth) was observed sleeping on his stomach in the crib. Staff in the classroom verified that the child was put down on their stomach and was unable to roll. There is no medical reason in the file for Child #1 to document why the child should not be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, a container of floor cleaner was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom used by children in the preschool and school age classrooms. The floor cleaner was labeled keep out of reach of children.

On 12/19/2023, the first-aid kit in the infant classroom was missing tape. The first-aid kit in the school age classroom was missing tweezers.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, the carpet in the outdoor play area used by the toddlers was torn in several areas. This causes a tripping hazard.

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2023, it was observed that the swings and each of the climbers in the outdoor play area did not have at least 9 inches of mulch surrounding the fall areas for this equipment that requires embedded mounting.

On 12/19/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #3, a preschool child was dated 11/17/2022.

Staff #3 (See LIS code sheet) obtained a health assessment and tuberculosis screening after the first day of service in a childcare setting.

Staff persons #1 and #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. See LIS code sheet.

Video surveillance from 8/1/2023 was reviewed at the facility on 8/15/2023. At 2:11 PM on 8/1/2023, Staff #1 was observed lifting one end of a cot up to knee-level and pushing that cot forcefully across the floor. During this action, Child #1 was laying on the cot for naptime.

On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with children. Staff #2 and Staff #3 are both new staff that have not completed the following required pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, mandated reporter and the required pre-service health and safety training.

On 8/15/2023, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed working unsupervised with a mixed age group of young toddler and older toddler children. Neither Staff #2 nor Staff #3 had the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file on 8/15/2023.

On 8/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Staff #1 was observed working alone with a mixed age group of 15 young school age and older school age children. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group is 1 staff to 12 children. At 11:45 AM, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed to be working with a mixed age group of 12 young toddlers and older toddlers. A 3rd staff person is required to meet the required staff to child ratio for this mixed age group.

On 8/15/2023, Staff #4, the director was the only staff person employed at the facility that qualifies as a director or a group supervisor. There were 49 children observed to be in attendance on 8/15/2023, which requires at least two group supervisors and a director.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The required pre-service health and safety training, the mandated reporter training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. See LIS code sheet.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, a small area on the outdoor playground was observed to have cracked wood embedded into the grass. The area where the wood was cracked had several loose, sharp pieces.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 2/16/2022. The most recent health report on file for Child #4 was dated 5/31/2022. Both Child #1 and Child #4 are young toddlers.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the immunizations attached to the updated health reports for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the up-to-date influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the fire drill/fire detection log did not have documentation that the fire alarm in the facility has been getting at least once every 30 days as required.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 was listed as an assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheets. The file for Staff #2 showed a high school diploma but did not show any verification of childcare experience prior to working at the facility. See LIS code sheet.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the written plan of daily activities was not posted the preschool, school age and older toddler classrooms.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, the childcare spaces did not have a written plan displayed identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

On 12/21/2022, during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.

On 9/2/22 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Child #1, a young toddler, sustained a concussion while in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2 at the facility. The injury report completed by the facility stated that the child fell out of a bouncy seat, causing the injury. When interviewed, Staff #1 contradicted the initial report provided and admitted that she had her back turned to the child while making a bottle at the sink and did not see the child fall. Staff #2 reported that she was feeding 4 children in highchairs in the adjoining classroom and did not see the child fall. The parent of Child #1 was not notified of the incident until 3 p.m.

During an Unannounced inspection on 8/30/2022, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room with 5 infants. The required staff to child ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 4 children.

Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2. Staff #1 also has expired mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017. Staff person #2 also has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Staff #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/14/2022 for Staff #1 and 8/11/2022 for Staff #2.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/20/2017.

Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have the request for the child abuse clearance on file and also did not have the completed FBI clearance or the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances on file. Staff #2 had FBI and child abuse clearances from 2016 that were expired. Staff #2 was not fingerprinted for the FBI clearance until 2/21/2022. She began working here on 2/14/2022. Staff #2 also did not have an updated request for the child abuse clearance on file on 2/22/2022.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: The small playground had a ripped carpet that was a tripping hazard and a loose board disconnected from the inner boarder with screws sticking out. On the large playground, there were large rocks that would be accessible to children and a brown plastic cabin playhouse with cracks at the bottom leaving sharp edges exposed.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the rest mats in the preschool classroom were lot labeled for use by a specific child.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening completed within the previous 12 months on file at this time. Staff #2 had a tuberculosis screening completed within the previous 12 months on file, but did not have a health assessment that was completed within the previous 12 months on file. Staff #3 had an updated health assessment with a tuberculosis screening on file on 2/22/2022. However, Staff #3 began working at the facility on 2/7/2022, but did not have her updated health assessment conducted until 2/16/2022.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the facility did not have a written statement on file from the parent showing the formula and feeding schedule for the infants that are currently enrolled at the facility.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, the school age classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have verification of education or previous child care experience on file at this time.

During the Renewal Inspection on 2/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed working at the facility. Staff #1 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file at this time.

During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, The file for Staff #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. The current FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was completed through the Department of Education.

During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, the first-aid kit in each of the 5 classrooms was missing soap and scissors.

During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, a large cement object was observed on the outdoor playground. This object was reported to be part of a metal two way slide that was previously on this playground.

During the opening inspection on 11/3/2021, the facility emergency plan on file did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers. The operator also did not have proof that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.