Educating the Absorbing Mind

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep tested the facility's hot water, and it measured at 122 degrees

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's infant/toddler room in the back of the facility had broken blinds at the windows and cobwebs in the ceiling that needed cleaning

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have written exemption from immunization in file from parent

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 1558 childcare hours in file, not the mandatory 2500 hours to qualify as an AGS

During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours

During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone in the facility with 4 preschool children.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire, did not meet the requirement under the waiver. Staff # 2 did not have child abuse and another clearance and did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was observed with 11 children total, the youngest child 1-year old.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting the parents at the onset of the emergency, and the end of the emergency.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - The facility's back yard had a broken window screen and blocks that is a hazard.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility was missing outlet cover

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the sink in the middle room was not draining properly, hence the water sitting in the sink

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's classroom did not have sufficient amount and variety of toys to preclude long waits, and did not facilitate the children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 3 had a health assessment in file but did not have the 3 questions answered on the department's health form. Staff # 3 did not have documentation of TB in file

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: there was no evacuation route posted in the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place and lock down procedures at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations - The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years' experience working with children to qualify for the position of AGS

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include release person's address and phone number.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address and age

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have 2 non-family reference in file. Staff # 3 had 1 non-family reference in file.

During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have the mandatory annual clock hours of childcare training.

During the complaint investigation on 09/15/23, staff person #1 confirmed to Certification Representative that the children have been taken outside to play kick ball in the street with facility staff.

On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was an outlet uncovered in the middle classroom.

On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink located in the middle classroom was clogged with water.

On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not provide updated liability insurance at the time of inspection.

On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.

On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 was missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (Corrected on site).

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan. The emergency plan parent letter posted had a method for parents to be contacted when the emergency arises but did not have a method to inform parents once the emergency has ended.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. Staff person #1 and #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. There was a large tree root sticking up out of the ground located in the outside play space.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have a lockdown plan.

On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.