Cornerstone Child Care

The baseboard in the gym, in the far left corner, had pulled away from the wall, exposing broken cement and cinder block pieces.

Yarn pompoms less than 1 inch size were observed in the Wobbler classroom, where children are placing things in their mouths. Staff reported the pompoms are used by the children for arts and craft projects.

The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

There was Ibuprofen and Tylenol in the Infant classroom which did not have written parental permission to administer.

A diaper change was observed in the Wobbler classroom and the staff person was observed placing the soiled diaper on the changing table after removing it from the child, rather than immediately disposing of the diaper into a plastic-lined hands-free can.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 3.3.22 and 4.29.24, more than 24 months apart.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3.22.24-4.22.24 and 11.8.24-12.11.24, more than 30 days apart

The initial health assessment on file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 5.1.24, is dated 10.24.24, more than 60 days after enrollment.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 7.15.23 and 1.3.25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 8.23.23 and 9.21.24, more than 12 months apart.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

The file for staff person #1 contains a disclosure statement lacking a witness signature.

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan is lacking updates including procedures during a lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.

The file for child #1 contains an initial health report that was conducted greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. The health report is now current.

The five child files observed all contained the original financial agreement. According to staff, the parents were given a copy of the agreement.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) is lacking a valid criminal history clearance and NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required for provisional hire under CPSL.

Observed in the Wobblers room the temperature of the wall heat register measured up to 120 degrees and was accessible to children.

Emergency contact information was not available in the Toddler room for child #1 who was observed receiving care in the child care space.

Staff person #2 has not completed the required health and safety training topics and was observed alone and unsupervised caring for 8 preschool aged children.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of PFA / PCPR with an OCDEL approved curriculum and a PQAS certified trainer and has exceeded 90 days since hire.

2nd CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #1, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/15/22.

In the Infant Room a bottle of infant Tylenol was observed to not be labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

The staff file for Staff person #3, who is considered an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 600 or more hours of secondary training.

The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 9/22/21, and Staff person #2, who has a hire date of 9/27/21, both lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

Based on staff interviews during a complaint investigation conducted on 9/8/21 it was reported that on multiple occasions, one staff person would be responsible for 6 children of mixed age levels (4 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers) for up to 30 minutes after naptime causing them not to be in compliance with staff; child ratios until another staff person would come and take one young toddler over to the infant room. Staff spoken to also reported that on multiple occasions, in the mornings between 7:45am and 8:00am, one staff person would be responsible for 7 children of mixed age levels (young toddler to preschool aged) until additional staff arrive.