Color Our World Early Learning Center LLC

It was confirmed by staff person #2 that on 2/7/25, staff person #1 and #2 were arguing and yelling in front of children in the classroom. The daily activities in the three-year-old classroom were not promoting development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.

Staff person #1 possessed a stun gun (taser) within the child care center multiple times, and it was accessible to children.

It was observed that the gate for the cleaning closet (next to the infant room and kitchen) was not in use, allowing children access to cleaning solutions, and loose plastic bags covering disposable paper-products.

It was observed that large sections of tarp are exposed through the rubber mulch in 3 spots in the outdoor play space, posing a tripping hazard.

It was observed that 2-year-old children were utilizing the outdoor play space that was covered with rubber mulch, consisting of pieces less than 1" in diameter.

The director, staff person #3, with knowledge of staff person #1's possession of a taser/stun gun in the facility multiple times, did not immediately call law enforcement to assess the situation and take possession of the taser/stungun.

It was observed that the gate for the cleaning closet (next to the infant room and kitchen) was not in use, allowing children access to cleaning solutions, and loose plastic bags covering disposable paper-products.

It was observed on 2/20/25, in the preschool classroom (down the left hallway) that a ceiling tile has water damage, and the ceiling vent is covered with dust in the back, left corner of the classroom (above the refrigerator). It was observed in the preschool classroom (last one down the back hallway) that the ceiling vents are covered with dust. It was observed in the older toddler classroom (last room down the left hallway) that the ceiling vent in the left corner of the room (above the circle time rug) is covered in dust. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and dirty. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 3/25/25, It was observed that the ceiling vents were not cleaned, and are still covered with dust in the preschool classroom (front hallway-room 2), older toddler classroom (front hallway-room 1), and preschool classroom (back hallway-room8) It was observed that the water-damaged ceiling tiles were still not replaced in the preschool classroom (front hallway- room 2), and room 10 (next to the infant room). Also in room 10 there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and still…

There was no documentation to support a annual review and update of the emergency plan by the operator.

It was observed in the young toddler classroom that there were Lysol wipes and Lysol spray on top of the refrigerator, accessible to children.

It was observed in the preschool classroom (down the left hallway) that a ceiling tile has water damage, and the ceiling vent is covered with dust in the back, left corner of the classroom (above the refrigerator). It was observed in the preschool classroom (last one down the back hallway) that the ceiling vents are covered with dust. It was observed in the older toddler classroom (last room down the left hallway) that the ceiling vent in the left corner of the room (above the circle time rug) is covered in dust. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and dirty.

It was observed in the indoor gross motor room, along the right wall there is three spots of peeling paint and exposed dry wall. Corrected on site. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there is peeling paint. Corrected on site.

The toilet to the right in the bathroom was running continuously. Corrected on site.

It was observed that there were not hand washing signs posted at each toilet. Corrected on site.

It was observed in the young toddler room that more books are needed to preclude long waits for use.

It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that the nap cots are not in good repair, causing rough edges along the sides of the cots.

It was observed in the infant room, that two seats were missing T-shaped safety straps.

It was observed in the infant room, that staff person #4 wiped the hands of an able, young-toddler with a wipe after a diaper change, not washed at the sink. Cert. Rep. directed staff person #4 to wash child's hands at the sink.

It was observed that there was not a menu posted in a conspicuous location for families to view.

It was observed in the infant room that bottles are hand washed, and there is not a commercial dishwasher on site. It was observed in the infant room that there are unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator and on the counter. Corrected on site.

Fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Documentation shows testing on 8/26/24, then 10/17/24 which lapses 30 days, and 11/15/24, then 12/15/24, which lapses 30 days. There is no documentation of testing taking place in September 2024.

It was observed that child # 1 and 5 agreements do not include arrival and departure times.

It was observed that children # 1, 2, and 3 agreements do not include their date of admission.

It was observed that children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 files contained the original agreement.

It was observed that all current and updated children's emergency contact information in each child care space was not present.

It was observed that staff persons #1, and 2 records do not include verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility, signed by a representative of the experiential, entity. It was observed that staff person #3 diploma needs evaluated for equivalency to verify education prior to service at the facility.

Primary care group have not been established and staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned.

Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 12/3/23, 1/30/24, and 3/26/24.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 2/28/24, 4/2/24, and 5/1/24.

It was observed that at 2 different times preschool age children were allowed to walk from the classroom through the front room, through the foyer and into the bathroom unsupervised.

It was observed in the Preschool One and the Preschool Three classrooms that there were push pins used on the classroom bulletin board accessible to children posing a potential hazard.

It was observed that the long hallway into the indoor gross motor space was missing paint and plaster was exposed and accessible to children.

It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that there was not a working sink with running water available for handwashing. The portable sink in the classroom was inoperable.

The facility director did not ensure that the fire alarm system was tested every 30 days and that the testing was documented.

It was observed that Volunteer #1 was left alone with 4 preschool age children and not directly supervised by a staff person.

It was observed that the facility indoor gross motor space contained tables, chairs and several toys and materials causing it to be unsafe for large muscle play (running, jumping, etc.)

It was observed that the health assessment form for Child #2, #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.

It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.

The file for Child #1 enrolled on 8/16/2019, did not include a health assessment.

Room #9 (2yos) was observed to not have a functioning hands free can for diapering. Corrected immediately on site.