Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Twp

Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/9/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

In Childcare Room #5, Cert Rep observed a Golden Pothos plant in a childcare space.

In childcare rooms 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8, Cert Rep observed ceiling vents that were covered with a thick layer of dust. In childcare room #6, Cert Rep observed a dark, circular spot, on a ceiling tile in the back, right corner.

The fire detection device log indicates that a test was completed 5/23/25 and the next test was completed 6/23/25, which is 31 days later. Fire detection device testing was not completed in a timely manner.

The Emergency Contact form for Child # 1 did not contain the address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The facility was not able to provide a Certificate of Occupancy.

Staff person #2 does not have documentation of DHS FBI clearance or a receipt that the clearance has been requested.

Staff person #1 had a vape pen in her pocket in the classroom, which fell onto the floor while children were in care. Regulations state that toxins must be kept inaccessible to children.

The glass door on room #2 did not have a visual strip or other visual identification. Corrected on site.

Staff person #1 did not have documentation of a health assessment on file prior to providing direct care for children.

While at the facility it was observed that lunch did not contain a protein.

The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. The most recent test was documented on 11/27/2024.

The emergency contact form created by the facility does not request information for the child regarding "Special Disabilities" or "Additional information on special needs of child".

Child #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation on file of enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain out of state clearances. The ID on file for Facility Person #3 showed that they resided in Oklahoma as of 2021.

The emergency plan letter provided to the parents did not include information regarding an emergency lock-down at the facility.

It was observed in room 4, the two-year-old classroom that there was missing paint and plaster exposed in several spots on the back long wall by the playground.

The file for Facility Person #1 and #2 did not include TB test results signed and dated by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP to confirm they are free from communicable TB.

The emergency plan did not include accommodations for children during an emergency lock-down.

Observed soiled Legos in room 3, the older toddler child care space. Corrected at time of inspection.

Child #1 last health assessment was 11/1/21.

Observed "White Out" marked Keep Out of Reach of Children in the Kindergarten care space. Corrected at Time of Inspection.

On 8/23/22 Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 absconded from the care of Staff #1 while participating in a bouncy house activity outside the fenced playground of the facility. The children were unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes. Staff #2 found the children in the neighborhood that abuts the facility, in front of a house, in the street.