Heart of A Child Childcare Center

Staff #3 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/02/20. The training was renewed on 9/04/25 and is now current.

The infant room lacked a posted plan of daily activities. The written plan, located on a shelf, was titled for "Toddlers and Older".

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include information about the child's special needs. The box on the form was left blank.

The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked a complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked addresses for 3 of the 4 individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for staff #1 contained clearances which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous state police clearance was dated 2/25/20 and was renewed on 3/14/25. The previous NSOR clearance was dated 4/09/20 and was renewed on 4/15/25.

Three electrical outlets on a power strip lacked covers. The power strip was observed on a shelf below the TV in room 4 and was accessible to children.

Peeling paint was observed in room 5 on the yellow wall near the outlet and on the rear exit steps located near room 1.

The rear exit door, located near room 1, was blocked at the time of the inspection. An activity table was placed in the hall and prevented the exit door from opening freely.

An area of broken plastic was observed near the bottom of the door of a playhouse in outdoor play space connected to room 5.

Based on the facility's emergency drill log, a drill has not been conducted since 3/01/24.

Staff #2 did not renew certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on or before its expiration. This is evidenced by the previous certification being dated 3/2023 and the most current certification being dated 4/03/25.

The facility's letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include the accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Two nail heads were observed to be protruding from the window trim in room 4.

Split seams, which exposed the inner foam filling, were observed on a mat in room 5. In the outdoor school age play space, a pink scooter was observed to be broken near the handle bars and a tricycle was missing a pedal.

Nap cots in use in room 4 lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. Two folding pillow type chairs were observed between the cots.

The file for child #3 contained consecutive heath reports dated more than 12 months apart; 11/21/23 and 12/24/24. The most recent health report on file is now current.

The immunization record for child #4, who is over 2 yrs old, lacked documentation of receiving the first dose of MMR and Varicella vaccines. A written exemption was not on file.

A bottle of ibuprofen was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.

The operator stated that infants and toddlers are evacuated using cribs, however this accommodation was not stated in the emergency plan.

The documentation of the emergency drill conducted in March 2024 did not include all the information required by Announcement C-22-04. The form used lacked space for listing accommodations made during the drill and any problems encountered during the drill.

The agreement for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.