Franklin County Child & Family Development Center

On 8/17/23, observed wood mulch pieces, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, accessible to toddlers by the shed and by the plastic tree house in the toddler play area.

On 8/17/23, observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On 8/17/23, observed the most recent annual traffic safety letter was dated more than 12 months after the previous written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.

On 8/31/23 observed staff file #1, who has recently become the director of the program, did not contain documentation of 1250 hours of experience with children.

Observed staff file #1, who has been working in a child care position for 12 months, did not contain a valid criminal background clearance.

Observed a jug of bleach and weed killer accessible to children in an unlocked shed in the preschool outdoor play area.

Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the preschool arts and crafts area cabinet.

Observed in the pre K room, a broken protective receptacle cover which had rough edges sticking out of the electrical outlet. Observed a damaged gate cap in the preschool outdoor play area. Observed a fire extinguisher by an exit door which had a detached extinguisher anchor strap.

Observed parts of a broken plastic toy on the floor of the preschool room.

Observed an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #1 had a start date of 1/10/19 with a NSOR dated 8/4/20.

On 8/18/21 the electrical outlet by the bathroom sink in the Toddler 2 Classroom lacked a protective receptacle cover.

On 8/18/21 the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink in the Pre K Counts Classroom was 116 degrees.

On 8/18/21 the first-aid kit in the Pre K Counts Classroom lacked soap.

On 8/18/21 observed a filing cabinet obstructing the exit from the Preschool Classroom into the Parent Resource Center/hallway. The filing cabinet was located in front of the door in the Parent Resource Center.

The files of Children #2, #4, and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On 8/18/21 the prescription medication for Child #7 was not in the original container in the Preschool Classroom.

On 8/18/21 the Toddler 1 classroom lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in which to immediately discard a disposable soiled diaper.

The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 7/8/21 with a previous one dated 6/26/19.

The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. The facility provided a record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/30/20, 12/10/20, 1/26/21, 2/23/21, 3/25/21, 4/14/21, 5/31/21, 6/30/21, and 7/28/21.

The file of Staff #2, who was hired as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.

On 8/18/21 the Pre K Counts classroom lacked a posting of a written plan of daily activities.

The file of Child #4 lacked the child's departure time on the agreement.

The file of Child #5 lacked emergency contact information. The emergency contact information did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

The file of Child #1 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

On 8/18/21 emergency contact information for Child #6 was not present in the Preschool Classroom while Child #6 was receiving care in the space.