Goldfinger Child Care and Learning Centers LLC

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 3 had a disclosure statement on file that was not dated.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 2, who had been employed for longer than 90 days did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in the Cuties/Infant classroom. Diaper creams were observed in the lower cubbies and sanitizer was observed on the floor beside the changing table.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Owls (preschool) classroom, in the book area.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the green riding toy in the gross motor play area was missing a wheel.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that child 2 had a health assessment on file which should have been updated by the end of December 2024. No updated health assessment was available.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment that expired on 12/23/24. No updated health assessment was available.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that child 4, who is an infant, was in care and did not have an infant feeding schedule completed.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that child 4 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment or immunization record on file.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the facility had not completed an updated traffic letter in the previous 12 months.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that expired on 12/23/24. Staff person 1 may not work alone with children until new pediatric first aid/CPR training is completed.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and CPR.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 3 was filling the role of an Assistant Group Supervisor and did not have verification of 2500 hours of experience required for the position.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that staff person 2 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have an evaluation on file.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that information about the child 2's growth and development had not been completed. Child 2 had been enrolled longer than 6 months.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the agreement form for child 5 did not specify arrival and departure times.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for children 4 and 5 did not include an address and phone number for the enrolling parent's work.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 4 did not include a health insurance policy number.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 5 did not include addresses for their release persons.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that children 1 and 3 had been enrolled longer that 6 months and did not have record of a file update. Child 1 had an agreement on file that had not been updated in the previous 6 months. Child 3 had an agreement and emergency contact that had not been updated in the previous 6 months.

On 1/13/25, it was observed that child 5 did not have signed parental consent on file for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

On 4/4/24 it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had been employed longer than 45 days and did not have a FBI clearance on file. Provisional paperwork was dated 11/11/23. Staff person 1 may not return to work until completed clearance is on file. CORRECTED 4/8/24

On 4/3/24, it was observed that the black shelf in the Blue Jay classroom and the white shelf in the Cuties classroom were unstable and not mounted to the wall posing a falling/crushing hazard.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, and 4 did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months.

On 4/3/24, it was observed that paint (for the walls) was stored on the bottom shelf in the unlocked kitchen/storage area.

On 4/3/24, it was observed that the first aid kit in the penguin classroom was missing tweezers. Corrected on site.

On 4/3/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint behind the rocking chair and on the left side of the play area in the penguin classroom.

On 4/3/24, it was observed that pick up/drop off procedures with notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility. Corrected on Site.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that the fire system was not tested every 30 days. Test dates were as follows: 4/12/23, 7/12/23, 8/11/23, 9/12/23, 10/27/23, 2/9/24, and 4/2/24.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that the current liability insurance was not on file at the facility. Insurance on file at the facility expired on 12/13/23.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, and 4 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have fire safety training on file.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that staff persons 3 and 4 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have a staff evaluation on file.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that the emergency contact for child 3 did not include a physician name, address, or phone number.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that the emergency contact sheet for child 3 did not include health insurance coverage or policy information.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that child 2 had been enrolled longer than 6 months and did not have an update of their emergency contact and agreement forms.

On 4/4/24, it was observed that child 3 was currently in attendance and did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and first aid on file.

On 2/15/24, it was observed that the outlet outside of the door to the Cutie classroom was uncovered. Continued non-compliance from 12/8/23.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that ratio was not met in the gross motor play space. Continued non-compliance from 11/1/23. At approximately 8:45 AM, staff person 1 was present in the gross motor play space with 2 infants and 3 young and older toddlers while staff person 2 was in the kitchen with one child for about 2-5 minutes.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that there was a lapse in supervision on two separate occasions. At approximately 8:45 AM staff person 1 was the only staff person in the Gross Motor Play Space when they stepped in to the infant room for approximately 20 seconds before being called back to the room by OCDEL staff. 1 infant and 3 young and older toddlers were present in the Gross Motor Play Space who were unsupervised at this time. Staff person 2 was in the kitchen and staff person 3 was in the preschool classroom with the doors shut. At approximately 9:30, staff person 4 left the preschool classroom to answer the door. 6 children were present in the preschool classroom.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that restraint was used in the Cuties (infant) Classroom. Continued non-compliance from 11/1/23. Infants, who were awake, were placed in their cribs for the duration of 3 diaper changes and 2 bottle feedings.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that the storage shelves in the Blue Jay(toddlers) and Cutie(infant) Classrooms were not secured and posed a possible crush hazard if pulled on by the children.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that the outlet cover was missing on the outlet between the door to the Cuties Classroom and the hallway to the Penguins Classroom.

On 12/8/23, it was observed that younger toddlers (ages 12-24 months) had screen time in the penguin classroom for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, the children were seated on the carpet and watching a tablet while the teacher sang along. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under the age of 18 months.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file dated 10/4/23 which was after their start date. No provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance dated 9/29/23 which was after their start date. No provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 2 did not have a FBI clearance on file. Staff person is past their 45 day provisional hire period and correct provisional hire procedures were not followed at the time of hire. Staff person 2 had provisional FBI clearance information dated 8/22/23, which was after their start date. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance date 7/24/23 which was after their start date. No provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 4 had FBI provisional paperwork and a FBI clearance dated 9/29/23 which was after their start date. Staff person 4 had a state police clearance dated 10/4/23 which was after their start date.

On 11/1/23 it was observed that ratio was not maintained in the owl classroom (beside the office). Between 9:25 and 10:00 AM, 14 children were observed in the owl classroom (3 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 5 preschoolers) with 2 staff persons (staff person 3 and 5). At a minimum, 3 staff members were needed to meet the ratio. On 3 separate occasions, staff person 3 was observed walking out of the classroom to answer the door or make a phone call. This left 1 staff member with 14 children (3 young toddlers, 6 older toddlers, and 5 preschoolers).

On 11/1/23, it was observed that there was not 2 feet of space on the side of a crib that was in use in the cutie classroom. Pillows were observed to be stored up against the side of the crib on one occasion and a swing was in use on a second occasion beside a crib that was in use.

On 11/1/23 it was observed that children were restrained at the facility. 2 young toddlers were observed to be restrained in high chairs in the owl classroom from 9:25-9:45 while watching a music program. Infants were observed to be awake and playing in their cribs. Staff stated that they do not often put them on the floor.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that the owl classroom was over capacity from 9:25 until 10:00 AM. The measured capacity for this classroom is 9 children. 14 children were present, 3 of which were young toddlers. The capacity may not be exceeded for an activity with infants or young toddlers present. The children in the classroom were participating in music time from 9:25 until 9:45 AM and snack time from 9:45 until 10:00 AM On 11/6/23, it was observed that there were 9 children present in the Owl Classroom where the measured capacity is 8.

On 11/1/23 toxics were observed to be accessible to children in the facility. In the owl classroom, hand sanitizer was observed on a low shelf under the windows. In the blue jay classroom, bleach water was observed on a low shelf by the door closest to the bathroom. In the cuties classroom, diaper creams were observed in the boxes on the bottom shelves of the changing table.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that the first aid kit in the owl classroom was accessible to children. The first aid kit was stored in a backpack on a low shelf near the door closest to the director's office.

On 11/1/23, peeling paint was observed in the penguin classroom on the grey wall in the play area.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that the emergency exit door between the owls and the cuties classrooms was obstructed by a walker and an infant carseat. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that the tan toybox in the blue jay classroom had a broken lid with a protruding sharp nail or staple.

On 11/1/23 a plastic bag was observed in a low child cubby in the blue jay classroom where care is provided for older toddlers.

On 11/1/23 it was observed that correct child handwashing was not followed. It was observed that children did not wash hands before snack in the owl classroom and were given a baby wipe instead. It was observed that children did not wash hands before lunch in the blue jay classroom. It was observed that infant's hands were not washed after diaper changes in the cutie classroom. It was observed that young toddler's hands were not washed after diaper changes in the penguin classroom.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that there was not a hands free trash can for diapers present in the cuties classroom where infants are cared for.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that health assessments were not obtained in a timely manner. Staff person 2 had a health assessment and TB test dated 8/7/23 which was after their start date.

On 11/1/23 it was observed that staff did not follow correct hand washing procedures. Staff did not wash hands after changing diapers in the cuties classroom and used hand sanitizer instead. Staff did not wash hands after changing diapers in the penguin classroom and used a wipe instead.

On 11/1/23, it was observed that there were not infant feeding schedules on file for the 3 infants in the cuties classroom.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that child 3 had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a health assessment on file.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that the agreement forms for children 1, 3, and 4 did not designate release persons.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that children 1 and 4 did not have an admission date indicated on their agreement forms.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that the emergency contact forms for children 1, 3, and 4 did not indicate the work address and phone number for the enrolling parent.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that the emergency contact form for child 4 did not indicate any special needs for the child.

On 11/6/23, it was observed that the emergency contact forms for children 1and 3 did not indicate addresses for their release persons.

On 11/5/23, it was observed that the file for child 2 had not been updated every 6 months. The original paperwork was dated 1/13/23 and a file update had not been completed as of the date of the visit.

On 8/14/23, it was observed that the most recent inspection summary which has citations that have not been corrected, was not posted in a conspicuous location for the parents.

On 5/22/23, it was observed that Child 1 (age 3 months) was left alone in the penguin classroom, sleeping in a pack and play for approximately 20-30 minutes. Certification staff arrived at 12:15 and child was discovered at approximately 12:30. Staff person 1 was the designated staff person for that classroom and was out of the building at the time of certification staff arrival. Staff person 1 returned to building at approximately 12:20, spent some time in the office, and then walked through the building with certification staff until reaching the Penguin classroom where child 1 was sleeping.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that the thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was inoperable. Continued non-compliance was observed on 5/22/23.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that emergency contact information was not available in the classrooms where the children were receiving care. Continued non-compliance was observed on 5/22/23.

On 5/23/23, it was observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid on file. Child was observed in the facility on 5/22/23.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that soiled toys were not cleaned and sanitized by staff. There was no method in place for separating dirty toys for cleaning in the Penguin (infants) and Blue Jay (toddlers) classrooms.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that plastic bags were accessible to children on lower shelves in the Penguin (infants) and Blue Jay (toddler) classrooms. Plastic bags pose a choking hazard.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that the thermometer in the refrigerator in the kitchen area was inoperable. Continued non-compliance on 5/22/23.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that child 2 and 3 did not have immunization records on file meeting the ACIP recommendations. Child 2 was over the age of 3 years and did not have verification of a Varicella vaccine on file. Child 2 was over the age of 18 months and did not have verification of any Hepatitis B or Rotavirus vaccines.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that fire drills were not held every 60 days.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that staff person 2 had (10 hour) health and safety training on 9/22/22 and did not have the health and safety update training on file as required by regulation.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have verification of education or experience on file to be Assistant Group Supervisor qualified and was in use as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that the emergency contact sheet for child 3 did not include any disability information.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that the file for child 3 did not include any health insurance information.

On 4/13/23, it was observed that emergency contact information was not available in the classrooms where the children were receiving care. Continued non-compliance was observed on 5/22/23,

On 4/13/23, it was observed that staff person 1 and 2 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

On 2/16/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file and no provisional paperwork was available. CORRECTED ON SITE.

On 2/16/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have verification of education or experience on file.

On 2/16/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.

A current child abuse clearance for staff member 2 was not on file.

A training regarding the emergency plan was not on file for Staff Member 1 and Staff Member 2.

The emergency plan wasn't posted in a conspicuous location

A letter explaining the emergency procedures for the parents wasn't on file.

It was observed that receptacle covers were not in place in the Owls, Blue Jays room or the Cuties room

It was observed that two shelves in the Owls room weren't sturdy and could tip over when pulled or climbed on.

Staff member 1 and staff member 2 did not have documentation on file from a medical professional that they are suitable to provide child care.

The file for staff member 2 didn't include two years experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.