Kinderhook Early Learning Center LLC

During a review of the fire drill log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last entry for a fire drill was dated 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days. Program staff reported that drills had been conducted, but documentation of the drill had not been recorded on the fire drill log.

During a review of the fire testing log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last documented test of the fire system was conducted on 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that tests if the fire detection system be conducted at least every 30 days. Program staff stated that test had been conducted but not documented.

At the time of inspection, a statement about accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical conditions was not available in the letter to parents about the emergency plan.

In the older toddler room, one of the under-counter cabinet child-proof locks was loose, providing access to the cabinet to children. Staff personal purses/personal items were accessible in this cabinet. CORRECTED ON SITE - purses were moved to an above counter cabinet. In the Four's classroom, an under-counter teacher supply drawer was accessible to children, containing items such as markers that were not labeled non-toxic (Sharpie) and batteries.

At the time of inspection, a 6-month health assessment for child #1 (young toddler- see LIS for DOB) was not available. The most recent health assessment is dated 8/29/24.

During the inspection, infant rooms staff were observed feeding bottles to infants without washing their hands prior to feeding.

At the time of inspection, a specific policy addressing the identification and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. At the time of inspection, a plan to address continuity of operations was not available in the program's emergency plan.

At the time of inspection, a phone number for an emergency release person was not available for child #2.

Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of a completed child abuse clearance as required for provisional hiring. Staff #1 provided the clearance document during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have documentation of a completed FBI clearance. Staff #2 provided the documentation during inspection. Staff # 1 and #2 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance.

Staff #2 did not have documentation on file of a TB test results.

Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #2 did not have documentation of experience working with children on file.

Staff #1 was missing documentation of one nonfamily reference. Staff #2 was missing documentation of 2 nonfamily references.

Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/21/19 and updated on 4/3/24, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #4 had a state police clearance dated 4/5/24, which was not completed at the time of hire.

previously cited on 4/3/24 staff #2 left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-2 minutes. During a renewal inspection on 4/19/24, while on the playground, staff #2 was observed to be looking at their phone. A child was observed to come up to talk to staff #2 and staff #2 continued to look at their phone while talking to the child. Staff #2 lined up the children to walk inside and continued to look at their phone while walking towards the door with the children following behind them.

Prior to nap time, staff #7 and #8 were heard yelling at children and using a harsh tone of voice with children who were not laying down for nap. Staff #7 and #8 could be heard from multiple doors down.

Medication log for child #1 was missing the times to administer the medication Medication log for child #2 was missing the times to administer medication and the dates for administration of the medication.

Staff #6 was observed to conduct 2 diaper changes. After each diaper change the staff did not wash the child's hands.

Staff number 3 had CPR dated 11/15/21 and updated on 4/13/24, which was not renewed before the expiration date. Pediatric CPR is now on file and valid for staff #3

Staff person #2 had Pediatric CPR dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 had pediatric CPR training dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.

A child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes

Two staff were supervising a mixed age group of 17 school aged children and preschool children. Staff #1 was observed to walk out of the class for approximately 1 minute to get something, leaving the other teacher supervising the children out of ratio for approximately 1 minute. Corrected on the day of the incident after the facility reached out to the certification representative for clarification on the regulation relating to ratios.

In the Guppies room, an outlet cover was observed to be missing on the end of a stand of Christmas lights.

On the playground, a hole was observed in the middle of the play space that posed a hazard to children playing in the area.

In the Sea Turtles Room, cardboard building blocks were observed to be torn, tattered, and in general disrepair. On the outdoor playground, 3 cracked plastic pieces in the shape of # were observed to be cracked and in disrepair.

During the inspection on 4/14/23 in the Guppies room, milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 4/12/23.

Written consent for transportation of the children was not present with the children during transportation.

Facility was observed to be transporting children in a 12 passenger van. The sticker on the door jamb of the vehicle confirmed that the vehicle was a 12 passenger vehicle.

The first aid kit in the van used for transportation was observed to be missing soap, water, scissors, and tweezers.

Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants or toddlers.

Fire drills were documented as completed on 9/30/22 and again on 11/30/22, which is greater than 60 days.

Staff person #1 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 9/8/16, which is not an approved health and safety training. Staff person #2 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/22/16, which is not an approved health and safety training.

Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the work address for the mother. Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the work address for the father Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain any information for the father and spaces were left blank. Emergency contact form for child #5 did not include a complete address for the father. Work address did not include the number, street name, zip code, or state. Emergency contact form for child #6 did not include the work address for the father.

Emergency contact forms were observed to be missing from the vehicle as children were being transported.