Creative New Beginnings Childcare and ELC

On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence of fire drills being conducted at least every 60 days was not on file at the facility.

On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence that the facility's fire detection system is tested at least every 30 days as required by Panic & Fire Act 62 was not on file at the facility.

On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 files did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training was conducted on 7/29/24.

On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor childcare space where children were observed receiving care.

On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, an individual record was not provided for Staff #9.

On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the PS classroom (Rm 1).

On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, 5 windows located in the second floor PK Room were not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, evidence that the facility tests the fire detection system at least every 30 days was not documented and on file at the facility.

On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 9 infants. Staff #3 was in the enclosed sleeping room with one infant.

On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI clearance as required by CPSL.

On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, playground mulch measuring less than 1 diameter and debris were observed in the toddler play space.

On 11/30/23, at time of inspection, the highchair located in the young toddler room did not contain a T-shaped safety strap.

On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, 10 infants were observed in the infant room. The infant room has a capacity of 7 children. At time of inspection, 13 PS children were observed. The PS room has a capacity of 11 children. Additionally, 10 OT children were observed. The OT room has a capacity of 8 children.

On 8/30/23, at approx. 12:20pm during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 9 children while Staff #2 left the room for approximately 2 minutes. The youngest children were one year old.

On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, an infant was observed asleep in the facility's swing in an upright position that is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

On 8/10/23, at time of renewal inspection, a first aid kit, hand sanitizer and suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the second floor PK classroom.

On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, a highchair with a broken safety strap was observed in the Infant Room.

On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, five torn rest mats were located in the PK room located on the second floor.

On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, the refrigerator thermometer located in the Sweet Shop classroom had a reading of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room.

On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, no evidence of 30-day fire detection testing was on file at the facility as required by the Fire & Panic Act of 2020.

Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 9/19.

On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain proof of annual training in the facility's emergency plan and annual fire safety training.

Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

On 8/10/23, at the time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces throughout the facility where children were receiving care.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance and not the DHS clearance

During renewal inspection certification observed broken mats that are used by the children. The mats had the foam accessible.During renewal inspection certification rep checked the outdoor play equipment. The purple caterpillar had the orange foot broken

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in older toddler room and young preschool room. Plaster was also exposed in the young preschool room

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the children's bathroom. The toilet in the girls bathroom would not flushDuring renewal inspection certification rep checked the sink and it was not working.

During renewal inspection certification rep did not see handwashing signs above the toilet in the boys and girls bathroom

During renewal inspection certification rep observed numbered mats in classroom 1, 2, 3 but did not have a mat chart that specified which mat belonged to a child.

During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the toddler classroom

During renewal inspection certification observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 health and safety training. Staff had the 6 hour health and safety training taken on 9-11-16. Staff 2 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 -- will have until 9-28-22 to complete the required training.