Kwailas Daycare Co

An open bag of ice melt that was labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed by the walkway to the entrance to the facility, accessible to children in care.

There were (6) sharp metal bolts protruding from the entrance gate to the fenced outdoor play space.

A door in the infant room that exits to the outside of the facility was obstructed by (2) chairs and empty boxes.

The following equipment in the outdoor play space was not in good repair: A plastic playhouse had sharp metal screws protruding from it where there were parts missing and a plastic riding toy had a broken steering wheel, which created sharp edges.

The record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated 12/6/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous verification certificate issued on 11/6/2019. The record for staff #2 lacked a state police clearance and child abuse clearance.

Reports of accidents and injuries involving children in care at the facility were not retained at the facility in an accident file.

Two sharp adult scissors were observed on a shelf in room #1, accessible to children in care.

The hot water temperature at the sinks in room #1 and room #2 that are used by children for handwashing was 112° F.

The sink in room #2 could not be easily approached by the children using it because it was not at the proper height for them and there was no platform or steps.

There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib in use by a child in room #2.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 8/16 to 9/16/2024.

The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention of child maltreatment, required as per Announcement C-22-03.

A parent did not review and update the emergency contact information for child #1 at least once in a 6-month period during the period between 1/24 to 11/24. A parent did not review and update the emergency contact information for child #2 at least once in a 6-month period during the period between 1/24 to 10/24. A parent did not review and update the emergency contact information for child #3 at least once in a 6-month period during the period between 2/24 to 11/24. A parent did not review and update the emergency contact information for child #4 at least once in a 6-month period during the period between 10/24 to 11/24.

A parent did not review and update the financial agreement for child #1 at least once in a 6-month period during the period between 1/24 to 8/2024.

The record for staff #3, who was not hired on a provisional basis, included current clearances (state police clearance 9/22/2023; child abuse clearance 12/12/2023; FBI clearance 9/25/2023; and NSOR verification certificate 8/17/2023) obtained following their first day working in child care - see facility person code sheet.

The operator's annual review of the emergency plan was last documented on 10/17/2022.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the bathroom and the diapering area in room 1.

The doors in the infant room that exit to the outside of the facility were obstructed by office equipment/supplies and boxes.

There were foam balls and foam blocks with bite marks and missing pieces in room 1, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The record for staff #2 and #3 included a current health assessment with TB test results read following their first day working in child care. The record for staff #4 included TB test results read following their first day working in child care.

The operator did not post the menu at least 1 week in advance.

A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from a parent for infants enrolled at the facility.

The fire detection devices were not tested at least once every 30 days during the following times periods: 12/27/2022-1/27/2023; 1/27-2/27/2023; 3/27-4/27/2023; 5/26-6/26/2023; and 8/25-9/25/2023.

The record for child #6 contained a current health assessment dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance,

The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03

The record for child #3, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not contain a child service report. The record for child #4 contained a child service report dated more than 6 months following their first day of attendance.

The agreement for child #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The emergency contact information for child for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #2 and #4 was reviewed by a parent more than 6 months following their date of admission. The emergency contact information for child #3 and #5 has not been reviewed by a parent at least once in the last 6 months.

The financial agreement for child #2 and #4 was reviewed by a parent more than 6 months following their date of admission. The financial agreement for child #3 and #5 has not been reviewed by a parent at least once in the last 6 months.

The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.

The agreement for child #1 and #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement for child #1 and #2 did not include the services to be provided to the family and child.

The record for child #1 and #2 contained the original agreement.

Damaged plaster was observed on the wall behind the restroom door.

Styrofoam cups and plates were observed in the kitchen.

The facility lacked a written description of safe pick up and drop off procedures.

The file for staff #1, designated by the director as an assistant group supervisor, did not include a high school diploma.

Rooms 1 and 2 lacked posted written plans of daily activities.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not include the services to be provided.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Rooms 1 and 2 lacked posted plans for transporting a child to emergency care.

The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The facility lacked means of providing the parents with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically

The file for staff #1 did not contain a state police clearance, an FBI clearance, or an NSOR certificate. The disclosure on file was not dated.

Peeling paint was observed in room 1 along the bottom of the left hand wall.

Handwashing signs were not posted at the toilet, the 2 sinks in the restroom, 1 sink at the diapering area, or the sink in the kitchen.

The toilet and sink area in the restroom lacked a lidded trash can.

The facility lacked equipment and materials for dramatic role playing.

The facility lacked equipment and materials for cognitive development. The facility lacked books available to the children.

The diapering area lacked a hands free covered can.

The file for staff #1 lacked a health assessment.

The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's emergency plan did not include details for shelter of children during a lock-down, shelter in place at the facility or shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

The file for staff #1, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of having a high school diploma and did not contain documentation of any child care experience.

The file for staff #1 lacked 2 written references.