Kristys Learning Center

Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include a health assessment. Documentation on file for facility person #2 did not include a health assessment. More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for suitability to work with children for facility person #3. Documentation on file for facility person #4 did not include a health assessment.

Documentation on file for facility person #4 did not include a tuberculosis screening.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 3.14.25 - 4.14.25 (31 days) 4.14.25 - 5.27.25 (43 days)

Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include childcare experience or education.

Child was on the floor while snack was being served. Facility person #1 placed child in their chair and gave the child snack. The child was crying after being moved to the table and facility person #1 did not console the child.

Documentation on file for facility person #2 did not include an updated child abuse clearance, state police clearance, FBI fingerprinting clearance, or NSOR certificate. The child abuse clearance expired on 2.26.2024. The state police clearance expired on 2.25.2024. The FBI fingerprinting clearance expired on 2.25.2024. The NSOR certificate expired on 1.21.2025.

Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Documentation of tuberculosis screening on file for staff member #1 was completed more than one year prior of staff members hire date.

Child #1, #2, and #3 fee agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

It was observed in the 3 & 4 year child care space (room to right) that the two black cubby/shelves contained dispersed peeling paint.

It was observed that the driver's seat and one of the children's seat on the bus used for transporting children had foam exposed foam through ripped vinyl (corrected during inspection).

It was observed, in the main room (upon entering) that there were items that were smaller than one inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (corrected during inspection).

Staff person #2's health assessment does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Staff person #1's record does not contain two written nonfamily references. The references in this staff person's file do not contain the staff person's last name.

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Staff person #2 had a period of time between emergency plan training that exceeded the permitted 12 months (5/27/20, 1/19/23).

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when the emergency starts and when it ends so parents can be reunited with their children.

Child #1's current health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Child #2's most recent Influenza immunization is dated 1/25/22 (beyond 1 year).

Staff person #3's health assessments on record exceeded the permitted 24 months between assessments timeframe (6/29/20, 1/4/23).

Staff person #2's fire time between fire safety training exceeded the permitted 12 months timeframe (6/10/20, 1/16/23).

Staff person #2's only staff evaluation on record is dated 2/2/23. See code sheet for date of hire.

Child #2's agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Child #1, #2, and #3's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.

Child #2's emergency contact information does not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Staff person #1's record contains only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The time between testing the facility's smoke detectors exceeded the permitted 30 days (6/9/22, 7/14/22).

Staff persons #1, #2, and #4 do not have pediatric first-aid and CPR on record from an approved curriculum, with a PQAS certified trainer. No staff person at the facility has completed a DHS accepted pediatric first-aid/CPR training course.

Staff person #5 has not completed the required Health and Safety training and Pediatric First-Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3 has not completed Pediatric First-Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include lock-down emergency procedures and accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.

It was observed that, in the Pre-K room, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a cart, accessible to children. In the pre-school (3 and 4 yr old) classroom, a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children on a bookshelf and antibacterial wipes were accessible to children on the kitchen counter. In the vehicle used for transportation of children, antiseptic spray was in the bag with the first-aid kit and was accessible to children, on the back seat. (corrected during inspection). The shed on the playground, which the children use, contained approximately 40 bottles of sunscreen which were accessible to children.

It was observed that there was an extension cord lying across the front porch, creating a potential tripping hazard as children walked across the porch when entering and exiting the facility.

It was observed, in the Pre-K room bathroom, that there was an approximately 6 inch area of peeling paint behind the trashcan.

Child #3's most current Influenza vaccination was dated 8/28/18. Child #4 has no record of receiving the Influenza vaccine.

Staff person #1's health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

The facility had not conducted and documented an annual emergency drill.

The facility's smoke detectors were not tested every 30 days. Test dates were 1/25/21, 3/3/21, 5/26/21, 7/19/21, 9/15/21, 10/29/21, 12/16/21.

At the time of enrollment, the parents did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy.

It was observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the pre-school (3 & 4 yrs) child care space.

It was observed that, in the pre-school (3 & 4 yrs) room, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.

Child #1, #2, and #5 did not have individual records. (corrected during inspection)