Gilson Child Development Center

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include the address for the evacuation site, the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, or the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

In the Fox room(105) there was a protective outlet cover missing from a power strip near the door. In the Deer Room(113) there were 2 protective outlet covers missing from a power strip near the refrigerator.

In the outside preschool play space, the outside book bag which contained sunscreen, that stated keep out of reach of children, was sitting on a wooden box accessible to children. In the Fox Room (105) the outside bag was hanging on a low hook with sunscreen, that stated keep out of reach of children, was in an outside pocket accessible to children.

While outside in the preschool play space the book bag that contained the first aid kit was sitting on a wooden box accessible to children.

In the Coyote Room (109) the first aid kit was missing assorted band aids and tweezers. In the Owl Room (111) the first aid kit was missing scissors. In the Fox Room(105) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze. In the Deer Room(113) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze. In the Butterfly Room(103) the first aid kit was missing sterile gauze.

In the Porcupine Room(112) the Doll house with the red roof the roof was splintered along the top.

At approximately 115pm in the Porcupine Room(112) it was observed that 8 children were resting on cots that were not at least 2 feet on 3 sides of the rest equipment.

Staff person #1 file contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 10/14/24 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Staff #3's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.

The daily schedule was not posted in the indoor play spaces Room 110 and Room 108.

The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the indoor play spaces Room 110 and Room 108.

Staff #2 file only contained 1 written nonfamily letter of reference.

In the Deer room there was a disinfectant bleach bottle on the counter by the sink accessible to children.

In the coyote room a hand washing sign was missing near one of the sinks.

In the outside toddler play space was a broken bubble mower missing 3 wheels and 3 of the bubble wands were broken off the mower.

In the coyote room with older toddler age children were foam blocks with teeth marks and missing pieces of the block were bitten.

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/19/22 and 8/12/24, more than 24 months apart.

Staff #4's file did not contain required out of state criminal history and child abuse and neglect clearances. They are more than 45 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

At approximately 1:05pm in the coyote room it was observed that 2 children had their heads covered with blankets making the staff unable to properly supervise both children.

In the duck room outlet covers were missing on a power strip.

The cabinet under the sink was unlocked and accessible to children. It contained orange spray solvent cleaner and germicidal cleaner that stated keep out of reach of children.

In the fox room the first aid kit was missing scissors.

In the squirrel room there was peeling paint on the right side of the exit door near the floor.

In the owl room was a broken plastic bin with sharp edges. In the toddler indoor play space the mat was ripped exposing foam. In the porcupine room was a cracked plastic bin lid that had sharp edges.

In the toddler indoor play space was a foam ball with bite marks accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths. In the squirrel room there was a small drawer on the lower counter that container staples accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths.

In the porcupine room a section of the kitchen set was not attached to the rest of the set causing it to be unstable when touched.

In the rabbit room an infant bottle was not labeled with the child's name.

The most current emergency drill was conducted and documented on 11/3/22 which was more than 12 months prior.

The facility did not have a policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Staff #1 Pediatric first aid and CPR expired 7/2024 and was not renewed on or before expiration of the most current certification.

In the rabbit room the daily schedule was not posted.

In the butterfly room an emergency contact form was missing for one child that was receiving care in that child care space.

Staff #2 file contained 2 reference letters, but they were from the same person. Staff #1 file now has a 2nd reference letter dated 6/28/24 which is after their first day of working with children(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3 file did not contain 2 references until 7/8/24 which was after their first day of working with children(See LIS Code Sheet).

The Child Abuse Clearances, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 11.13.17 and 11.17.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The Mandated Reporter trainings, in the file for Staff #1, were dated 11.1.17 and 11.16.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 1.12.22 and 8.10.23, which exceeded the annual requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 7.9.21, 8.17.22, and 7.26.23, which exceeded the annual requirement in 2022.

Peeling paint was located around the left side of the first sink in Room 107, Ducks.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, closest to the sinks, in Room 111, Owls. A handwashing sign was not posted at the left toilet in Room 112, Porcupines.

The file for Staff #2 did not contain the required out-of-state clearances.

The file for Staff #1 contained Emergency Plan training on 7.9.21 and 8.5.22, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Emergency Plan training on 8.15.22, which was not within 90 days of hire.

Protective receptacle covers were not placed in two (2) of the electrical outlets, on the surge protector, in room 107, which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

In an unlocked closet, in room 106, the following toxics were located and accessible to children in care, all of which stated, "Keep out of reach of children": Yardley Body Lotion, Equate Stomach Relief, and Aleve Liquid Gels. In an unlocked closet, in room 109, a 14 oz. bottle of Parent's Choice Baby Oil was located, was accessible to children in care, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children."

Nonporous gloves were not located in the first-aid kit in room 107.

Handwashing signs were not posted at toilets or sinks in rooms 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, and 113.

Cracked plastic, approximately 6", was located on the front panel of a wooden oven playset, which was accessible to children, and created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care, in room 111.

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain verification of the Hepatis A vaccination, as recommended by the ACIP.

The file for Staff #4 contained Fire Safety training on 8.18.20 and 8.15.22, which exceeded the annual renewal requirement.

An Emergency Transportation Plan was not displayed in room 111.

The file for Staff #3 contained only one (1) nonfamily reference.