Kool Kids Akademy LLC

Based on investigation and interviews with staff and children on 4/17/2025, it was verified that staff had previously used a high chair as a way to put children in time out. Equipment cannot be used to restrain a child, confine a child and/or restrict their movements.

Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the operator had previously taken children to swimming activities and there was not a staff person who was certified in lifeguard training as required.

Based on investigation on 4/17/2025, it was substantiated that the facility staff had previously transported children who were not properly seat-belted in the vehicle due to too many children in one vehicle.

At the time of inspection on 4/8/2025, Certification Representative observed the upstairs classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 staff supervising 11 children when a second staff left the room.

At the time of inspection on 4/8/2025, Certification Representative observed a closed containing cleaning supplies was not locked or made inaccessible

Facility staff #1 did not have acceptable verification of education on file. The staff's education was from a foreign country and did not include an evaluation for the US equivalency.

At the time of inspection on 4/32024, Certification Representative observed a hand sanitizer dispenser hanging on a wall, that contained hand sanitizer that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.

At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024, Certification Representative observed in the upstairs classroom several children napping on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

The health assessment on file for facility child #1 did not have a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.

At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024 Certifcation Representative observed two non-prescription medications in an unlocked closet/bathroom area sitting in two car seats that were on the floor and not made inaccessible.

At the time of inspection on 4/3/2024, the operator had a menu posted in the kitchen but informed Cert Reps that this menu is not followed. The operator stated parents are supposed to provide lunches but only two parents did that day and they would feed the remaining children. The operator stated this is an ongoing issue with parents not providing lunches for the children. On the day of inspection, the operator provided children with water, beefaroni and fruit for lunch which was different than the posted menu.

At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written documentation of monthly fire system checks.

At the time of inspection, the records for facility child #1 did not have the required Child Service Report or any other approved growth and development assessment completed every 6 months.

At the time of inspection, the diploma that was in the file for facility staff #1 was not an approved educational entity. The online school did was not an accredited program offering a high school diploma. Facility staff #1 did not have the required acceptable verification of education on file.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and on an annual basis.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed air freshener sprays child accessible under the changing table. Corrected on site 4/26/2023.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include an up-to-date influenza vaccine. The last vaccine on file is from 12/14/2018.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/26/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed within the 6-month time frame. The last time they were reviewed was 8/17/2022.

During allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022 observed 2 inflatable pools in the outside play space. The provider stated that they are used for wading and sitting in.

During allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 7/21/2022 observed damaged paint at the entrance hallway and and in the 2nd floor indoor play space.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include State Police clearance, disclosure statement, FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed 15 children with 2 staff with the youngest child being 5 months old in the downstairs child care space.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's records did not contain emergency plan training verification.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed the front door did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed trash bags obstructing the facility's back door.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed 4 children in high chairs that were not strapped into the high chair.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed an infant asleep in a bouncy chair on top of a play pen.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed the rest equipment on the second floor had 4 inches of space on three sides of the equipment.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1's first-aid and CPR training is not pediatric. Observed staff person #2's record did not contain pediatric first-aid and CPR training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not contain firesafety training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not contain Health & Safety training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not contain a written evaluation.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #2, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #4's emergency contact information was not reviewed and updated in a 6-month period. Observed child #1 and #4's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated in a 6-month period.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #3 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed child #1, #3 and #5's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #1's record did not contain verification of age.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.