Elite Scholars Preparatory Academy LLC

During the course of the inspection several children were left strapped in the highchair for various lengths of time so that staff could manage them more efficiently, they were given play equipment while in the highchair.

At the time of the inspection in the large muscle playspace in the basement, there were boxes of seasonal decorations and other equipment as well as a vacuum.

in the child care space in the lower level there was any area of unfinished repair, which included chunks of plaster protruding from the wall. (pictures available)

At the time of the inspection there were a total of 15 children in care. 8 preschool in the care of one staff in the front room. The rear room had the other 7 children including 4 infants in the care of a single staff.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the NSOR letter to complete their CPSL requirements.

At the time of the inspection the basement floor, specifically the corner by the water pipe, had an accumulation of debris.

At the time of the inspection children in care were observed receiving a snack without having their hands washed prior to the snack.

At the time of the inspection there was no written record of the previous 2 months fire drills.

At the time of the inspection 3 of the 5 staff observed were lacking qualifications in their staff record for anything more than aide level staff.

At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the annual inspection by a fire safety professional to prove the operability of the fire detection system.

On 3/9/23, at the time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a table accessible to children.

On 3/9/23, at time of inspection, damaged plaster was observed on the walls accessible to children in the front childcare space.

On 3/9/23, at time of renewal, children (youngest were toddlers) being changed at the diapering station did not wash hands with soap and water after being diapered. Wet wipes were used to clean hands.

On 3/9/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 initial health assessment did not contain the date of the tb test results that are required at least 12 months prior to initial hire.

On 3/9/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.

On 4/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain results of FBI clearance required by CPSL.

On 4/21/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain evidence of annual fire safety training.