Learning & Growing Child Care CTR

More than 12 months passed between health assessments for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) as evidenced by the health assessments on file dated 11/19/24 and 9/29/23.

More than 12 months passed since the last staff evaluation on file for staff # 1. The most recent staff evaluation on file is dated 6/22/23.

Staff person # 4 is classified as an assistant group supervisor. There is no high school diploma on file for staff person # 2.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/6/24. At that time, it was found that Staff Person #1 has yelled harshly at the children, at times out of frustration, saying things like "you're one of the oldest friends, you're crying like a baby, do you need to go to the baby room?" and "you need to stop crying or you're going to go in the baby room if you act like that."

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/24. At that time, the wallpaper behind the trash can in the girls bathroom was peeling.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers in the kitchen that were less than two feet high and accessible to the toddlers in care. Plastic food safe gloves were observed on the diaper changing table for the infants and in the girls' bathroom where the toddlers' diapers are changed. The plastic food safe gloves were accessible to the children when their diapers were changed.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/24. At that time, the most recent child service report on file for Child #1 was completed in April 2023.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/6/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 had completed two hours of training in the past year of hire, 12/19/22-12/19/23. Staff Person #1 needs an additional 10 training hours. Staff Person #2 had completed six hours of training in the past year of hire, 12/19/22-12/19/23. Staff Person #2 needs an additional 6 training hours.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that they had called a child "a big brat." Staff Person #1 will tell children "I'm not in the mood today, go away." During the investigation, it was found that on 3/30/23, Staff Person #1 screamed harshly at a child saying, "You better get on your cot, I had to bring five kids down!" Staff Person #6 has been overheard screaming, "No, don't do that!" Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 have been heard harshly yelling "That's enough, you're not listening, time out!" "Don't touch that crib" and "Don't put that in your mouth." An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/31/23. A complaint investigation conducted 7/21/23-8/21/23, found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 are still yelling at the infants and young toddlers in a harsh manner. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/2/23. Complaint investigations were conducted on 9/5/23 and 9/12/23. During the inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #7, Staff Person #8, and Staff Person #9 yell harshly at the…

A complaint inspection was conducted 9/12/23. During the inspection, the owner stated that a lawn mower was outside the back entrance to the facility for five days and accessible to the children.

A complaint inspection was conducted 9/12/23. During the inspection, the owner stated that a gas can was outside the back entrance to the facility for five days and accessible to the children. The gas can was brought to the facility with the lawn mower to cut the grass on the playground. Rock salt was observed in a tote with a cracked lid, outside the back entrance to the facility at the time of the inspection.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/13/23. During the inspection, the door equipped with a child lock to the laundry room across from the bathroom upstairs was observed to be completely open. The closet doors inside the room were leaned against the closet, not secured to the sliding tracks, and posed a crushing hazard.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/13/23. During the inspection, Staff Person #8 stated that the toddlers are rewarded with fruit loops if they help clean up. Staff Person #8 stated that if a child does not help clean up then they are not given any fruit loops.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that they had called a child "a big brat." Staff Person #1 will tell children "I'm not in the mood today, go away." During the investigation, it was found that on 3/30/23, Staff Person #1 screamed harshly at a child saying, "You better get on your cot, I had to bring five kids down!" Staff Person #6 has been overheard screaming, "No, don't do that!" Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 have been heard harshly yelling "That's enough, you're not listening, time out!" "Don't touch that crib" and "Don't put that in your mouth." An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/31/23. A complaint investigation conducted 7/21/23-8/21/23, found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 are still yelling at the infants and young toddlers in a harsh manner. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/2/23. Complaint investigations were conducted on 9/5/23 and 9/12/23. During the inspection, it was found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #7, Staff Person #8, and Staff Person #9 yell harshly at the…

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that they had called a child "a big brat." Staff Person #1 will tell children "I'm not in the mood today, go away." During the investigation, it was found that on 3/30/23, Staff Person #1 screamed harshly at a child saying, "You better get on your cot, I had to bring five kids down!" Staff Person #6 has been overheard screaming, "No, don't do that!" Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 have been heard harshly yelling "That's enough, you're not listening, time out!" "Don't touch that crib" and "Don't put that in your mouth." An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 3/31/23. A complaint investigation conducted 7/21/23-8/21/23, found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 are still yelling at the infants and young toddlers in a harsh manner.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, erasers and other small manipulatives with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the school age cart and were accessible to the toddler children in the lunch area. Plastic shopping bags and diapers in plastic packaging were observed in cubbies approximately 10 inches from the floor and were accessible to the toddlers in the lunch area. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/27/23 with a correction date of 6/27/23. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/23. During the inspection, erasers and other small manipulatives with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the school age cart and were accessible to the toddler children in the lunch area. The school age cart had previously been observed in the lunch area on 6/27/23. It was now observed in the kitchen area which is next to the lunch area and there is nothing preventing the toddler children access to it.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 will pick up children roughly by their upper arm. It was found that staff will push children away from them in frustration and will use their feet or knees to roughly push in children's chairs at the meal tables. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 will use cribs and exersaucers as a form of time out, leaving the mobile infants in them for periods longer than ten minutes. It was found that other staff will hold children down on their cots at naptime and use their bodies to stand behind children's chairs at lunch preventing the children from getting up from the table. An acceptable plan of correction was received. The plan included maintaining compliance during all unannounced inspections conducted by the department over a three-month period ending on 8/8/23. A complaint investigation conducted 7/21/23-8/21/23, found that on 7/19/2023, Staff Person #7 grabbed Child #1 by the shoulder with one hand and spanked the child with the other…

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, the hot water in the infant room sink reached a temperature of 113° F. The hot water in the preschool bathroom sink reached a temperature of 115° F. The hot water in the toddler room bathroom sink reached a temperature of 113° F.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, large folding tables posing a crushing hazard were observed propped on their sides in the library and in the back room upstairs. A ladder was resting against the counter in the kitchen area posing a crushing hazard.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, magnatiles were obseved in a basket on the floor of the lunch area where young and older toddlers were present. Manufacturers instructions for magnatiles state that they are for children ages 3 and older.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, the car rug in the older toddler area was observed to be fraying on one side. The base of the playhouse on the preschool playground was observed to be sticking up out of the ground due to a root and posed a tripping hazard.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, erasers and other small manipulatives with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the school age cart and were accessible to the toddler children in the lunch area. Plastic shopping bags and diapers in plastic packaging were observed in cubbies approximately 10 inches from the floor and were accessible to the toddlers in the lunch area.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, a young toddler was observed sleeping in a high chair for ten minutes. During this ten minute period, another toddler was observed falling asleep and remaining in the high chair. Three other young toddler children were observed sitting for ten minutes in high chairs with no food or activities. When asked, staff said that they were waiting for one child to finish eating. Three staff were with the group of nine young and older toddler children at this time. Staff did not begin transitioning children to the nap time area until prompted by the certification representative.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/27/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not include a high school diploma or general education development certificate to qualify for an assistant group supervisor position.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/16/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1, an infant, sleeps in a bouncer. A review of the child's file found a doctor's note allowing the infant to sleep in a rocker or a bed with an elevated head, but did not include a medical reason for this sleeping position.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/16/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 that they instruct staff not to complete accident reports when children are injured unless there is a mark.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are frequently on their phones and not wholly supervising the children.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 will pick up children roughly by their upper arm. It was found that staff will push children away from them in frustration and will use their feet or knees to roughly push in children's chairs at the meal tables. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 will use cribs and exersaucers as a form of time out, leaving the mobile infants in them for periods longer than ten minutes. It was found that other staff will hold children down on their cots at naptime and use their bodies to stand behind children's chairs at lunch preventing the children from getting up from the table.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 will pick up children roughly by their upper arm. It was found that staff will push children away from them in frustration and will use their feet or knees to roughly push in children's chairs at the meal tables. During the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 will cribs and exersaucers as a form of time out, leaving the mobile infants in them for periods longer than ten minutes. It was found that other staff will hold children down on their cots at naptime and use their bodies to stand behind children's chairs at lunch preventing the children from getting up from the table.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that they had called a child "a big brat." Staff Person #1 will tell children "I'm not in the mood today, go away." During the investigation, it was found that on 3/30/23, Staff Person #1 screamed harshly at a child saying, "You better get on your cot, I had to bring five kids down!" Staff Person #6 has been overheard screaming, "No, don't do that!" Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 have been heard harshly yelling "That's enough, you're not listening, time out!" "Don't touch that crib" and "Don't put that in your mouth."

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that when they are changing children's diapers without another staff to assist, they will not wash the children's hands until they have changed all of the children's diapers.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that when they are changing children's diapers without another staff to assist, they will not clean and sanitize the changing table until they have changed all of the children's diapers.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that when they are changing children's diapers they will only wipe children if they have pooped.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, Staff Person #5 stated that when they are changing children's diapers without another staff to assist, they will not wash their hands until they have changed all of the children's diapers.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that staff withheld a cupcake from a child for not listening.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/31/23 and 4/10/23. During both inspections, an unlabeled bottle of liquid was observed on the kitchen counter, in the area where lunch was prepared, approximately 30 inches high and accessible to the children in care. The operator identified the liquid as Proforce Cleaning Solution from Sam's Club, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children." During both inspections, an unlabeled bottle of liquid was observed on the kitchen counter, in the area where lunch was prepared, approximately 30 inches high and accessible to the children in care. The operator identified the liquid as Proforce Cleaning Solution from Sam's Club, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children."

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/31/23. During the inspection, a first aid kit was observed on the kitchen counter approximately 30 inches high and accessible to the children in care.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/31/23 and 4/10/23. During both inspections, medication, including desitin, triple paste, hydrocortisone cream, children's benadryl, infant pain and fever, and three separate prescriptions for albuterol, were observed on the kitchen counter, approximately 30 inches high and were accessible to the children in care.

A complaint investigation was conducted during the time period of 3/31/23 through 4/10/23. During the investigation, it was found that due dates for children's health reports and a list of which children have not yet received the flu vaccine is posted on the door of the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain the required New York clearances for Staff Person #1, who had lived in New York in the past five years.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, the emergency plan was not available in a conspicuous location at the facility. The only copy was in the director's office.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the children will gather in the preschool area on the first floor at the end of the day as parents pick up. This includes young and older toddlers and occasionally infants. Plastic bags, matchbox cars, small beads, and lacing numbers (all less than 1 inch in diameter) are located on floor level shelves and are accessible to children in this area.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that was between two other cribs with six inches of space between each crib. The crib was up against a half wall and therefore did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the bathroom next to the kitchen on the first floor was dirty and torn, and was therefore not able to be properly sanitized in between each use.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, duracel and energizer batteries were observed in an unlocked drawer (approximately 3 feet high) in the upstairs kitchen area and were accessible to the preschool children in care. The lock on the floor cabinet in the bathroom across from the library on the second floor was not working properly and children had access to the Lysol and Febreez located in the cabinet. The closet located to the left of the back entrance on the first floor is not equipped with a lock and Barbasol shaving cream and Santa snow were observed on a low shelf (approximately 1.5 feet high) accessible to the children. All of these items are labeled "keep out of reach of children."

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, dirty tissues were observed in an unlidded trash can in the young toddler area.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, the trash can located in the bathroom opposite the library on the second floor was not equipped with a lid. The children on the second floor were using this bathroom during the inspection.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the financial agreement in the child files is the original and parent's are not given a copy of the agreement.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/7/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain the child's date of admission to the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/6/22. At that time, the preservice professional development topics were reviewed for all staff present. The following staff persons did not have proof of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and CPR: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4. All of these staff were supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor or higher that had completed the required preservice professional development topics.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 pull children by their hands and arms in a rough manner. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had grabbed a child's hand to sit them down at the table and pulled them so aggressively their head hit the table. On another occasion, Staff Person #3 had dragged a child by their arm to their cot. Investigations also found that Staff Person #3 has placed their legs over a child to hold them on their cot at naptime. Staff person #3 was involved in a subsequent instance of non-compliance with a child on 3/30/22 and was immediately terminated.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have made fun of the children for bathroom accidents or not coloring inside the lines. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have called children a "baby" for having a pacifier. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had told children that they are "bad" and will "not get any Christmas presents." The investigation also found that Staff Person #2 has yelled harshly at the children. On one occasion, Staff Person #2 stated to Staff Person #1, "You need to take this kid, or I'm going to throw them out a f****** window." Investigations found that Staff Person #3 yells harshly at the children.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 pull children by their hands and arms in a rough manner. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had grabbed a child's hand to sit them down at the table and pulled them so aggressively their head hit the table. On another occasion, Staff Person #3 had dragged a child by their arm to their cot. Staff person #3 was involved in a subsequent instance of non-compliance with a child on 3/30/22 and was immediately terminated.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have made fun of the children for bathroom accidents or not coloring inside the lines. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have called children a "baby" for having a pacifier. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had told children that they are "bad" and will "not get any Christmas presents."

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #2 has yelled harshly at the children. On one occasion, Staff Person #2 stated to Staff Person #1, "You need to take this kid, or I'm going to throw them out a f****** window." Investigations found that Staff Person #3 yells harshly at the children.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 pull children by their hands and arms in a rough manner. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had grabbed a child's hand to sit them down at the table and pulled them so aggressively their head hit the table. On another occasion, Staff Person #3 had dragged a child by their arm to their cot. Staff person #3 was involved in a subsequent instance of non-compliance with a child on 3/30/22 and was immediately terminated.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #2 has yelled harshly at the children. On one occasion, Staff Person #2 stated to Staff Person #1, "You need to take this kid, or I'm going to throw them out a f****** window." Investigations found that Staff Person #3 yells harshly at the children.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, investigations found that Staff Person #3 has placed her legs over a child to hold them on their cot at naptime.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 pull children by their hands and arms in a rough manner. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had grabbed a child's hand to sit them down at the table and pulled them so aggressively their head hit the table. On another occasion, Staff Person #3 had dragged a child by their arm to their cot. Staff person #3 was involved in a subsequent instance of non-compliance with a child on 3/30/22 and was immediately terminated.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have made fun of the children for bathroom accidents or not coloring inside the lines. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 have called children a "baby" for having a pacifier. Investigations found that Staff Person #3 had told children that they are "bad" and will "not get any Christmas presents."

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the investigation found that Staff Person #2 has yelled harshly at the children. On one occasion, Staff Person #2 stated to Staff Person #1, "You need to take this kid, or I'm going to throw them out a f****** window." Investigations found that Staff Person #3 yells harshly at the children.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #2 stated that there are ten children in the class next to the office on Mondays and Wednesdays. The measurements on file show a room capacity of 6 children. Staff Person #1 stated that a wall was removed to accommodate more children. The room was remeasured and can now accommodate 9 children. There are too many children in the room on Mondays and Wednesdays.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #2 stated that there are ten children in the class next to the office on Mondays and Wednesdays. The measurements on file show a room capacity of 6 children. Staff Person #1 stated that a wall was removed to accommodate more children. The room was remeasured and can now accommodate 9 children. There are too many children in the room on Mondays and Wednesdays.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the stove in the kitchen area is used for baking projects and art projects with the children. There is nothing to prevent access from the stove when in use.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, ripped carpet was observed in the PreK Room. The room at the top of the stairs measured for child care space is being used for storage with items stacked precariously posing a crushing hazard.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #2 detailed the schedule for the three year old preschool group as follows: "snack, circle time, worksheet, fine motor activity, art activity, clean up, group activity, lunch time, nap time, free play until children go home." The schedule does not allow for children's choice of activity to recognize the child as an individual and promote self-esteem.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log was observed and showed that the testing of the system had not been conducted every thirty days. The date of testing ranged from 11/27/21-12/30/21, which is 33 days in between testing. Act 62 requires documentation of testing of the fire detection system every thirty days.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the facility does not have an accident file for all incident reports completed at the facility.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the facility does not have an accident file for all incident reports completed at the facility.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 2/1/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that the facility does not have an accident file for all incident reports completed at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/9/21. At that time, the thirty day testing log was observed and showed that the last time testing of the system had been conducted was 9/10/21. Act 62 requires documentation of testing of the fire detection system every thirty days.