Let Me Grow Academy LLC

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have documented verification of Emergency Plan Training.

At the time of inspection, the trashcans used for disposal of soiled diapers in the infant, younger and older toddler spaces were not hands-free covered trashcans.

At the time of inspection, milk in children cups and bottles were observed sitting on the children cubbies and not refrigerated as required in the young toddler space.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documented verification of the required fire drill every 60 days. The last documented fire drill was dated 11.7.24.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of fire alarm testing being completed every 30 days. Last documented testing of the fire alarm was dated 11.7.2024.

At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a documented Child Service Report on file.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training on file.

At the time of inspection, staff person #3 resided in the state of New York within the past 5 years and did not have the required out of state clearances on file.

At the time of inspection, older toddler room to the left of building entrance had an unprotected outlet exposed accessible to children.

At the time of inspection, the children's bathroom to the rear of the building had labeled bottles containing bleach in an accessible unlocked cabinet.

At the time of inspection, the younger toddler's room to the right of the main entrance had peeled paint on the blue wall adjacent to the main office.

At the time of inspection, all sinks in the facility except the kitchen sink area did not have the proper handwashing sign posted.

At the time of inspection, the trashcan in children's bathroom and trashcan near the sink in the infant area were not lidded.

At the time of inspection, children #6, #7, and #8 health assessment forms did not include a review of the child's health history.

At the time of inspection, children #6 and #7 health assessments did not address the question regarding the children being able to participate in in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.

At the time of inspection, trash receptacle used to dispose diapers was not a handsfree receptacle.

At the time of inspection, there were several milk and formula cups/bottles sitting on the top of children cubbies and not refrigerated to avoid spoilage.

At the time of inspection, the facility's fire drill practice scenarios were recorded incorrectly as the required annual emergency drill. Annual emergency drill capturing lock-down, shelter in place and/or site evacuation had not been completed.

At the time of inspection, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy did not speak to signs, symptoms and coping methods for Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment as the facility service children from infancy to school-age.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 non-US issued diploma was not translated to English.

At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have current, completed Child Service Reports on file.

At the time of inspection, child #2 Agreement Form did not have child's enrollment date.

At the time of inspection, child #2 Emergency Contact form did not include the enrolling parents' home and work addresses and authorized release persons telephone number. Child #6 Emergency Contact form did not include enrolling parents' home address.

At the time of inspection, children #8, #9 and #10 Emergency Contact Forms did not have parent consent signatures for Emergency Medical Care.

At the time of inspection, children #8, #9 and #10 Emergency Contact Forms did not have parent consent signatures for Minor First Aid.

At the time of inspection, staff person's #1 and #2 were missing the required number of annual training hours.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed in classroom# 3 the first aid kit was not located in an inaccessible to the children.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed in classroom#4 bathroom a whole in the wall by the toilet area.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed chipped paint in classroom#1 in the dramatic play area.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed the changing table in classroom # 1,2 and 4 did not display the required signage posted by the changing table or classroom sink.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed in classroom# 3; two medication logs were incomplete missing required information to administer medications.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed staff person #1 was changing children but did not clean the surface after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed staff persons# 4 and 7 has not completed health and safety training with in 90 days of hire.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed staff person#2 file did not include annual evaluation.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include education or training documentation such as transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

While conducting the renewal inspection on 11/9/23 it was observed staff persons# 2 and 3 file did not include results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculous. Staff person# 4 and 6 file did not include written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the is results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculous.

During the inspection on 3/10/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

During the inspection on 3/10/2023 the first-aid kits in the Youn Toddlers classroom was missing tweezers, scissors and soap.

During the inspection on 3/10/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 3/10/2023 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 3/10/2023 the file records for child # 1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

During the inspection on 12/5/2022 the file records for staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file records for staff persons #3, and 4 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. During the inspection on 10/28 the file records for staff persons #1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 did not include acceptable verification of child care service prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.During the inspection on 12/5/2022 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

Ongoing noncompliance: During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months prior to date of hire. During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the file record for #4 included a health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months prior to date of hire. During the inspection on 12/5/2022 the file records for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment.

Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 8/18/2022 child #2 was observed going to the bathroom alone unsupervised at 12:35 pm. During the inspection on 10/28/2022 child #7 was observed alone unsupervised.

Ongoing noncompliance: During the inspection on 8/18/2022 staff person # 4 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. During the inspection on 10/28/2022 staff person #did not know all of the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

During the inspection on 10/28/2022 child #2(infant; 3 months old) was observed sleeping in the playpen on their stomach.

During the inspection on 10/28/2022 an exit was observed blocked by a table and toys.

During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the file records for child # 1,3, 4, 5 and 6 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the file records for child # 1,3, 4, 5 and 6 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the file records for child # 1,4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

Ongoing noncompliance: During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the infant and preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a childcare space for the children receiving care in the space. During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the infant and preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a childcare space for the children receiving care in the space.

Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file records for staff persons #3, and 4 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility. During the inspection on 10/28 the file records for staff persons #1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 did not include acceptable verification of child care service prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

Ongoing noncompliance: During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months prior to date of hire. During the inspection on 10/28/2022 the file record for #4 included a health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months prior to date of hire.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for staff person #3 did not include state police clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate and FBI Clearance. The file record for staff person #4 did not include a state police, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. The file record for staff person #5 did not include a FBI clearance. Facility Person #3,4 and 5--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 staff person #1 was observed with 8 children, the youngest child was two years old.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 child #2 was observed going to the bathroom alone unsupervised at 12:35 pm.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 staff person # 4 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for staff person #5 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the first-aid kits in the infants and preschool classroom were missing soap.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the facility did not have adequate lighting during nap time.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the playpens in the infant room were not labeled.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the cots in the Infant, Toddlers and Preschool did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for child #2 included an initial health report that was dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility (health report date: 11/12/2020).

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for #child 1 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the facility did not have a fire drill log.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the facility did not have proof of installation for the smoke detection system.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the infant and preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for child#2 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for staff persons #3 and 4 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file record for staff persons # 3 and 4 did not include verification of age.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file records for staff persons #3, and 4 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a health assessment and TB test that was more than 12 months prior to date of hire.

During the inspection on 8/18/2022 the file records for staff persons# 4 and 6 did not include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff person # 1,2, and 3 file did not include documentation of completion of emergency plan training. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.

loose debris wood with nails in them and empty paint cans was observed on the side of the facility leading to outside play area. This poses as a danger for children when walking to outside play area. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.

The first-aid kit in the pre-school room did not have scissors. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

It was observed the door that leads to back classroom is loose and is disrepaired. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

It was observed the main entrance glass doors did not have visual identification on doors. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.

It was observed front bathroom, back bathroom, and sink in childcare space did not have handwashing sign posted. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.

The facility did not post a procedure to inform parents of a safe designated pick up and discharge location for children. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.

The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.