Hasson Heights Child Development Center

In the Monster Bugs room in a bin of art supplies, several bottles of Dab-O-Ink bingo daubers labeled "keep out of reach of children" were mixed in with non-toxic, child-safe ink daubers.

In the Caterpillars room, which is above the ground floor, a small window near the bathroom area was observed not to have the locks employed which would limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Additionally, a chair was pulled below the window, making it easily accessible to children.

Several stained ceiling tiles were observed throughout the facility, specifically: in the Fireflies room, in the corner of the ceiling above the toy kitchen; in the Crickets room, in the back right corner; in the Bumblebees room, above the exit to the outdoor play space, to the right of the exit and in the storage closet at the rear of the room.

At the back left of the Crickets room near the "Hot Chocolate Stand" toy, plaster at the corner where the walls meet was observed to be cracked and flaking.

In the Bumblebees room, a bin of Magna Blocks was observed to have four blocks in poor repair; specifically, the plastic was cracking, creating a potential hazard. Also in the Bumblebees room, a blue bin was observed under the window by the Quiet Area. The bin was cracked, creating a sharp edge.

The record for Staff Person #1 included health assessments dated 1/6/2023 and 1/3/2025, which were timely. However, the 1/3/2025 health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases. An updated health assessment was obtained on1/8/2026, making the timeframe between complete health assessments greater than 24 months. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Similarly, the record for Staff Person #2 included health assessments dated 2/8/2023 and 2/24/2025, which were timely. However, the 2/24/2025 health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases. An updated health assessment was obtained on1/9/2026, making the timeframe between complete health assessments greater than 24 months. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility's fire detection testing log included two tests which were more than 30 days apart (4/10/2025 - 5/13/2025, 33 days). The fire extinguisher at the end of the upstairs hall by exit #4 was reading in the "overcharged" range. The fire extinguisher in the Monster Bugs room was also reading in the "overcharged" range.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked the minimum 12 hours of annual childcare training. Specifically, between November 2024 and November 2025, Staff Person #3 obtained 10 hours of childcare training.

The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

During staff interviews on 5/24/24 staff verified that staff person #1 physically punished child #1 by lifting him up by his arm and sitting him down very roughly onto the floor.

An incident occurred on 5/16/24 and the operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours after the child was taken to the emergency room.

Staff #1 had a mandated reporter training that was completed longer then 60 months between trainings. Dates of trainings 11/4/18 and 11/9/23.

During the incident investigation on 8/10/23 it was verified through staff interviews that a mancala bead was in the sandbox accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In the Monster Bugs classroom the first-aid kit was observed to be missing soap.

It was observed that the facility lacked a proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed a year from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 10/25/20 and 11/12/21.