Franklin Area Child Development Center

There were more than 60 months between Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearances on file for staff #2. This is evidenced by Child Abuse clearances on file dated 7/28/19 and 8/3/24 and DHS FBI clearances on file dated 7/13/19 and 7/22/24.

The file for facility person #1, lacks emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.

Observed a bottle of soapy water in the Goldfish and Clownfish rooms which did not specify the contents.

The first-aid kit in the Dolphin room lacked tape.

In the Clownfish room, observed a green and blue rug which was fraying on 2 ends. In the Angelfish room, observed that the carpet was fraying by the TV and the front door. In the Gym, observed that the carpet was fraying in multiple areas of the room. In the Clownfish room, observed that the lower bottom of the outside of the refrigerator was rusted.

In the Goldfish room, observed that two of the sinks in the room lacked handwashing signs. In the Stingray room, observed that one sink lacked a handwashing sign.

In the Clownfish room, observed that the cream-colored bench cover was ripped.

The thermometer in the refrigerator of the Dolphin room was not operable.

The most current health report on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

There were more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #3. This is evidenced by health assessment dates on file of 1/28/22 and 8/13/24.

The most current health assessment on file for facility person #1 lacks a statement from the provider that they are free from communicable disease and suitable to provide child care.

The files for children #2 and 3 lacked a health report within 60 days of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by child #2's health report dated 12/12/24 and child #3's health report dated 11/21/24. SEE IS CODE SHEET.

The Goldfish room lacked a daily activity schedule.

The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.

Staff file #2 lacked 3.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 9/2023 - 9/2024.

The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours after a child received emergency room treatment.

In the Clownfish classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet. In the Dolphins classroom in the left restroom a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet.

In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion.

In the Rainbowfish classroom a blue child sized couch was observed to have a tear in the main cushion with exposed foam accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed. There were 31 days between 1/2/23 and 2/2/23 and 31 days between 5/23/23 and 6/23/23.

The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed one year from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 4/20/22 and 5/4/23.

The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 12/13/18 and 12/14/23.

In the gym in the restroom to the left, the stall on the left was missing a handwashing sign.

In the dolphin room a broken toy magnet tile was observed in a toy bin causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points.

The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report in the last 12 months. The most recent child health report in the file was dated 4/23/21.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 1/31/21 and 2/2/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 9/23/21 and 9/25/22.

The file for child #1 lacked the date of admission.

It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and the appropriate regional office was not notified until 9/14/22, which was more than 24 hours after the incident.

It was verified that an incident occurred that required a child in care at the facility to receive emergency room treatment on 9/8/22 and a written report to the appropriate regional office was not received until 9/14/22, which was more than 72 hours after the incident.

In the Butterfly Fish room (11) and the Rainbow fish (4) room, observed a bottle of liquid which did not specify the content.

In the Eel Room (8), observed a square area of the flooring which was starting to come loose.

In the Dolphin Room (7), observed an area of peeling paint near the trash can by the left wall. In the Stingray Room (5), observed that the 2 decks which are on the outside of each of the exits, contained peeling paint on most of the areas of each deck.

In the Stingray Room (5), observed a plastic, pink toy bin which was cracked on one side.

The file for child #1 lacked verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 1/2/19 and then 7/9/21.

The facility, which has an interconnected fire detection system, lacked proof of purchase on file.

Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff #5, which expired 8/7/21 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. There is now current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file and dated 10/7/21.

There was more than one year between the previous and current staff evaluations on file for staff #3 and 4. Dates are as follows: Staff #3 - 10/29/20 and 11/27/21. Staff #4 - 8/30/20 and 9/21/21.

The file for staff #1 lacked verification of 4.5 of the 12 required annual hours of child care training.