Early Bloomers Learning Center LLC

It was observed in the young toddler classroom, multiple containers of sunscreen on a low shelf accessible to children.

It was observed in the young toddler and older toddler classrooms that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests.

Plastic grocery bags were observed in the young toddler classroom accessible to children.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/9/25 - 7/10/25.

During the investigation it was stated by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that child #2 was found sitting alone in a supply closet left unsupervised by primary staff person #4. It was also stated by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that they had closed the closet door leaving the child unsupervised.

During the investigation it was stated by two witnessing staff members, that staff person #1 physically grabbed and picked child #1 up by the wrist from the floor, drug the child #1 across the floor and forcefully placed child #1 in a chair.

It was observed for 7 minutes the front young toddler classroom was observed out of compliance with child:staff ratio. 7 young toddlers were observed in a classroom with 1 staff person. Cert rep brought non-compliance to director's attention and the violation was corrected with the director being added to child:staff ratio.

During on on-site visit it was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in an infant bouncer seat.

During an on-site visit, it was observed the facility's storage/laundry room door where bleach, laundry detergent, and cleaning sprays are stored was open and accessible to children. It was also observed that the staff room door was open leaving Lysol spray was accessible to children.

It was observed that multiple plastic toy bins used to store outside toys were broken and cracked.

It was observed in the infant classroom, an infant sitting in an infant feeding table having access to a plastic grocery bag placed on the table next to the infant.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/4/25 - 4/7/25, and 4/7/25 - 5/22/25.

At the time of investigation 4/29/25, there were no incident reports created for child #1 and child #2 by the facility after staff person #1 accidently scratched both children with staff person #1 fingernails.

At the time of the investigation it was observed that the operator did not have a copy of the current inspection summary posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Staff person #1 has been witnessed by other staff members grabbing children by their faces, arms and ankles as a form of discipline.

Staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 admitted to witnessing staff person #1 being physically aggressive and using threatening language towards children. It was also indicated by many staff members that the incidents were not reported to an outside agency.

During a complaint investigation it was stated by numerous staff members that staff person #1 uses inappropriate threatening statements towards children in care. Staff person #1 has been heard saying, "let's give the kids melatonin so they go to sleep", "you're lucky I don't have my stun gun", "settle down or I'll tase you", and "here's your water. Don't worry, I didn't poison it this time."

It was observed in the school-age classroom, missing outlet covers on the wall near the teacher's desk.

It was observed in the infant room that an infant under the age of 6 month was not being held while being fed. The infant was placed in an infant chair with a bottle being propped up by a blanket.

Staff person #8 has 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.

It was stated by multiple staff members and director that during the drop-off time between the hour of 6:30am-7:30am the older toddler classroom is the drop-off classroom for all children ages one-year through young school-age resulting in staff:ratio non-compliance.

It was observed in the older toddler classroom, hand sanitizer sitting on the teacher's desk accessible to children. It was also observed in the older toddler classroom Hydrocortisone cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked desk drawer and accessible to children.

It was observed in the back toddler classroom, a blue spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was not labeled specifying the contents. It was observed in the older toddler classroom and the front infant classroom Magic Erasers were not store in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.

It was observed the first-aid kit in the older toddler classroom was missing soap.

It was observed in the older toddler classroom, scissors were kept in a drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children. It was also observed in the older toddler and preschool classrooms device charging cords were hanging and accessible to children.

It was observed in the front toddler and back toddler classroom that there is not a variety of play materials to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests.

The health report for child #1 indicates that the child is not able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

It was observed in the back toddler classroom that children's hands were not being washed after being diapered.

It was observed in the preschool classroom, soiled diapers were not discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash can.

It was observed in the back toddler classroom, staff person #1 did not wash her hands between the diapering of each child.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/2/24-3/26/24, 4/10/24-5/11/24, 8/15/24-9/17/24 and 9/17/24-10/23/24.

The emergency contact for child #2 does not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for children receiving care in the front toddler classroom child care space was not present.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the front toddler classroom.

It was indicated by many staff members that staff:child ratios are not being met during the pick-up and drop-off times of the day.

Staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #1 by hitting the child on the hand. Staff person #1 used physical punishment towards child #2 by pushing him off a shelf inside the classroom and aggressively sitting child onto a chair while on the playground.

It was observed in the front toddler classroom and the Pre-K classroom to be extremely dark during rest time prohibiting staff to properly supervise children at all times as they were unable to be seen.

During the inspection, it was stated by multiple staff members that primary care groups are not being established during the pick-up and drop-off times of the day.

It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.

The director could not provide documented proof the emergency plan was reviewed annually or updated as needed.

It was observed in the two-year-old classroom Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, and Dust Off on a shelf next to the counter area that is accessible to children. It was observed in the three-year-old classroom Lysol wipes and Lysol spray on a shelf in the bathroom area that is accessible to children. It was observed in the four-year-old classroom Lysol spray, Lysol wipes and sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet under the counter that is accessible to children.

It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.

The files for children #4 and #8 do not include a health assessment report conducted within the last 12 months.

The file for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/9/21.

The director could not provide documented proof that an annual emergency drill was conducted.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23, 7/21/23 & 8/18/23, 9/18/23 and 10/16/23, 11/16/23.

Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 5/12/23, 7/21/23, 9/12/23 and no fire drills have been documented to have occurred after 10/16/23.

The director could not provide documented proof that the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency agency and the local municipality.

Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety training and pediatric first and/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum). Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety training and pediatric first and/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum).

Staff person #3 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 2/11/18. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #2 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 9/15/17.

The agreement form on file for child #7 does not specify the date of the child's admission.

Agreement forms on file for children #1 - #7 do not specify services which are to be considered as extra.

The files for staff persons #4 and #6 do not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The files for staff persons #4, #5, and #6 do not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #6 record does not include a signed disclosure statement.

It was observed that staff member #1 and #2 did not have assigned primary care groups of children.

The Emergency Plan at the facility did not include a plan for continuity of operations.

Staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 have not received annual training of the facility's emergency plan.

It was observed in the 2-year-old classroom that sunscreen was located on a low shelf accessible to children. (Corrected on site- staff removed the sunscreen and placed out of reach of the children.)

It was observed in the 3-year-old classroom, an unlabeled bottle of bleach solution in the bathroom area. (Corrected on site- staff labeled contents in bottle and placed out of reach of children.) It was observed in the 4-year-old classroom, an unlabeled bottle of bleach solution at the sink area. (Corrected on site- staff labeled contents in bottle and placed out of reach of children.)

it was observed that the first-aid kit in the school-age classroom did not contain scissors. (Corrected on site - Owner added scissors to first-aid kit)

It was observed that an insufficient amount of play equipment, materials and books were provided to children in the toddler classroom.

It was observed that the highchair in the young toddler classroom does not have safety straps installed.

It was observed that medication within the facility was not labeled with the child's name for whom the medication is intended.

Medication logs are not established and maintained for prescription or nonprescription medications on site.

It was observed that children in the young toddler classroom did not wash hands prior to mealtime.

It was observed that staff in the young toddler classroom did not wash hands prior to serving lunch to children.

Fire drill log documentation showed more than 60 days lapsed between fire drills. (3/2/22, 5/11/22,9/23/22)

Fire system testing log documented more than 30 days lapsed between the manual tests. (5/11/22-6/17/22, 7/8/22, 8/22/22,9/23/22, and 10/24/22.)

There was no documentation at the facility showing the updated emergency plan had been delivered to the county emergency management agency and to the local municipality.

Individual files for children #1, #2, and #3 did not have an initial health assessment within the 60 days of enrollment.

Staff person #6 does not have an updated renewal certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on record.

Agreement forms for children #1 and #2 did not include enrollment dates.

Individual files for children #1 through #10 contained the original agreement.

Individual files for staff members #1, #2, #3, #4 and #6 did not have a dated TB test result on their health assessment.

Staff persons #3 and #4 have not obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

On 9/30/2022 for 11 minutes the Older Toddler classroom was observed out of compliance with child:staff ratio. 13 children, age 2, were oberved in a classroom with 2 teachers from 8:14-8:25. Certification Rep. brought the non-compliance to the directors attention and the violation was corrected with the addition of a floating teacher to the Older Toddler classroom.

It was observed on 4/19/2022 in the nursery classroom that Facility Person #1 was sitting by Child #1 during nap time and yelled at the child saying "I absolutely did not like you last year and I don't like you right now"

It was observed on 4/19/2022 in the nursery classroom that Facility Person #1 was sitting by Child #1 during nap time with one leg over the child to hold them onto the nap mat.

The file for Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include NSOR clearance results. All Facility Person files were missing a disclosure statement.

The facility did not have a written emergency plan.

The facility did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.

It was observed in the 2 year old back classroom that there was not a protective outlet cover in the outlet by the TV.

It was observed in the front toddler classroom that there was not a first aid kit in the child care space.

It was observed in the 3 year old classroom that the first aid kit was on a very low hook accessible to the children in care.

It was observed in the kitchen that the stove, unlocked drawers with knives, a can opener and toxic cleaning liquids were accessible to children.

It was observed in the toddler classroom that there were no books or literacy items available in the child care space to promote visual development.

It was observed on the preschool playground that there was not enough loose filling (mulch) under all of the embedded play equipment

It was observed on the preschool playground used by 2 year olds that there was mulch measuring less than 1 inch diameter around all of the play equipment accessible to children.

It was observed in the toddler classroom that there was not a thermometer placed in the refrigerator.

The non-prescription medication (Tylenol) at the facility for Child #1 did not have written consent for administration of the medication provided by the parent.

It was observed that the non-prescription medication (Tylenol) present at the facility for Child #1 did not have a completed medication log.

It was observed in the back toddler classroom that Facility Person #5 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

It was observed in the back toddler classroom that there was not a hands-free trash can available in the child care space by the diaper changing table.

The file for Facility Person #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. The health assessment on file was dated 9/19/2019. The file for Facility Person #3 did not include any health assessment.

It was observed that the operator did not test the fire alarm system monthly and document the testing accordingly per ACT 62.

The facility operator did not send a copy of an emergency plan to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.

It was observed in the 2 year old classroom that there was not a written daily schedule posted in the group space.

The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement on file for Child #2 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement of file for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

The file for Facility Person #1 did not include verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility.

The file for all Facility Persons did not include a written report of initial health assessments including the results of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

It was observed that all Facility Person files did not include two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.