Covenant Child Care Center

Infants were not placed in sleeping positions recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as follows: On 7/14/25: Child #1 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat Child #2 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat then moved to a glider. Child #3 was observed sleeping in a swing. On 7/18/25: Child #3 was observed sleeping in a glider.

The fire drill log did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system had been tested every 30 days or less as required. As of 7/14/25, the last documented testing date on the log was 6/10/25.

Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, however there was no certificate or documentation of the training completed through a PQAS approved curriculum with a PQAS-certified, approved trainer in Staff Person #1's file.

There were 3 written references for Staff Person #2 on file. One of them checked that they were from a family member while the other 2 did not indicate if they were related or not.

Staff in both infant classrooms said that they use wipes on the infants' hands after diapering, in lieu of handwashing.

Staff Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see Code Sheet): Health and Safety training

The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain documentation of education.

There was an accumulation of dust around the vents and ceiling tiles near the vents, in the Preschool Room. Dust and cobwebs were observed in the corner and on ceiling divider track in the Prekindergarten Room.

There was no lidded trash can in the older Toddler Room bathroom.

The lids on the metal trash cans in the boys' and girls' prekindergarten bathrooms were rusted.

The thermometer in the refrigerator of the Preschool Room displayed a temperature of 50 degrees. At the end of the inspection, the refrigerator was checked again, and it was still showing 50 degrees.

Complaint investigation revealed that staff person #1 did not implement daily activities that promoted the development of skills, social competence, and self-esteem. Staff Person #1 has been observed bickering with the lead teacher and other staff in the classroom and has become frustrated to the point of yelling at the children.

Staff Person #1, has grabbed three different children by the arm and has picked up children by one arm.

Staff Person #1 targets Child #1, #2, and #3 and screams at them and has said "I can't wait until they (Child #1 and #3) move up (to the next class)." Staff Person #1 scolds Child#1, #2, and #3 and screams at them, making the children cry.

The PreK group did not have emergency contact forms or first aid kit with them in Bethany Hall.

The file for Child #2 did not contain an updated health report every 6 months as required for a young toddler. The last health assessment was dated 10/12/22.

The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not contain health assessments that were conducted within 12 months prior to initial service at the facility. Staff Person #1's physical was dated 1/24/23 and Staff Person #2's physical was dated 3/14/23.

Staff Persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 10-hr Health and Safety training Staff Person #3 did not complete pediatric first aid/CPR in an approved curriculum by an approved trainer

The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not include completed Child Service Reports to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development, as required every 6 months.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures by faculty staff.

The files for Staff Members #1, #2, #3, #5, #7 and #8 did not include documentation of Health Assessments conducted within 12 months prior to their start date at the facility. They all had health assessments that were dated after their hire/start dates, with the exception of Staff Members #9 and #10, who did not have any documentation of a completed health assessment in their files.

The files for Staff Members #4 and #11 did not include TB screening results prior to their start dates. They both had health assessments completed prior to hire, but the TB test results for Staff Member #4 was dated 7 months after their start date and there is no record of any TB screening results for Staff Member #11.

The file for Staff Member #11 did not include verification of education (high school diploma or transcript), required to be employed as an Aide.

The file for Staff Member #6 contained only 1 written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.