Kids Express Preschool

Staff person #3's file did not contain the NSOR clearance certificate. Staff person #3's Disclosure Statement was not dated.

It was observed, in the Extended Day classroom, that the stacks of chairs were too high, creating a potential toppling hazard (corrected during inspection).

It was observed that the portable sink (used for diaper changes) in the 2-year-old classroom was not functioning.

Children younger than 3 years old have been using the playground which contains mulch and a sandbox filled with rocks with a diameter or less than 1 inch.

It was observed, in the 2-year-old classroom, that children's lunch bags, with perishable items were not refrigerated. (Corrected during inspection)

The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection devices at least every 30 days (1/31/24, 12/9/24).

Staff person #2's file did not contain proof of completing the one-hour Health and Safety Update training.

Child #1's file did not contain an agreement.

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home address and telephone number. It also did not include the policy number for the health insurance.

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release person's telephone number.

Staff person #2's record does not contain verification of education. Staff person #3's record does not contain proof of child care experience.

It was observed in Room 107 (Extended Day room) that there was not sufficient light to properly supervise the children during naptime.

It was observed, in the Gym (gross motor space)) that there were 6 missing protective outlet covers (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, in Room 106, that 6 containers of Lysol wipes were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

It was observed in the Women's bathroom (in lobby), that there were no handwashing signs posted at sink and at each toilet. (this bathroom is used by staff and children)

It was observed, in Room 106, that there is no source of running water for handwashing in the diapering area.

It was observed, in Room 106, that one of the classroom doors (exit) was blocked by toys and classroom equipment.

In Room 106 (2 year olds), children's hands are cleaned with wipes rather than soap and water after being diapered.

in Room 106, staff persons clean their hands with wipes or hand sanitizer rather than soap and water after diapering a child.

Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (1/11/23, 3/27/23).

The operability of the fire detection system from an outside company was not assessed in the accepted annual timeframe (4/26/22, 12/1/23).

Staff person #1's time between staff evaluations exceeded the permitted timeframe every 12 months (11/16/21, 1/20/23).

Staff person #2 and #3's records do not contain proof of 2 years' experience working with children, which will allow them to work unsupervised with children.

The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The parents of child #3 did not receive the original agreement.

Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.

Emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.

The emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #4 and #5 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact information was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

Child #1 and #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Staff person #1's Child Abuse clearance is dated after the first day working with children (9/28/22). Staff person #2's file does not include a NSOR certificate.

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not contain, the plan for evacuation from the building (on the premises) and that annual drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, in Room 104, that in the cabinet about the toilet, the following toxins were accessible to children: Awesome Degreaser spray bottle; Glass Cleaner with ammonia; Disinfectant spray bottle. It was observed in Room 106, that a container of Sanidry Disinfectant wipes (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children on a shelf on the changing table (all corrected during inspection).

Child #2 and #5's records do not contain proof of current Influenza immunization (Child #2's last on record 10/13/21), (Child #5's last on record 9/27/21).

Staff person #1's initial health assessment was dated after the first day working with children (dated 10/3/22).

The facility's emergency plan does not include a statement that annual emergency drills will be conducted (corrected during inspection).

The names of the staff people who participated in the fire drill have not been listed on the fire drill log.

The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for evacuation of children from the facility building on the premises (corrected during inspection).

At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection).

The agreements of child #1 through #4 were not signed by the operator.

Child #1, #2, and #4's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.

The parents of child #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements were in the children's files.

It was observed that emergency contact information was not present in the Extended Day Room for children receiving care in the space (corrected during inspection).

There was no documentation of annual emergency plan training for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4 and #5.

There were 2 exposed, hanging wires on the outdoor music wall where chimes had come off.

The files for Children #1, #2 and #3 did not include documentation of the influenza vaccine this year, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #1 also did not include documentation of the HEP A vaccine, in accordance with the recommended schedule by the ACIP.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of a completed health assessment and TB test results that was conducted within 12 months prior to their start date at the facility.

The emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures, did not include accommodations for toddlers or children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

There was no documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional in lieu of documentation of testing every 30 days. In addition, there was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire system.

The file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a completed initial health report within 60 days of enrollment and the child was still enrolled at the facility.

There was no documentation of the information that had been sent to notify local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes/safe routes, nor was this info posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Elevate Rm. 107.

There was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in every child care space, or in the backpacks that accompany the staff when taking walks, or when on the playground.

The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include parental signed consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid.