Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center

Observed one torn grey chair on the floor in the upstairs main room.

Observed one unlabeled baby bottle in the infant room.

The refrigerator in the infant room was at 50 degrees F.

At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement

A cracked corner with sharp edges was observed on a plastic toy bin in the Preschool Red Room, which could be harmful to children.

In the Preschool Red area, two cracked plastic toy bins were observed under the play table and accessible to children. On the Toddler Playground, exposed bolts were observed on the perimeter of the inside of the gate, which is accessible to children.

Peeling paper books with pieces less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in the Toddler (YT), Young 1's, and Older Infants areas and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of application of an OK State Sex Offender and and OK State Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff #1 cannot return to work after 2/22/24, until all complete out of state clearances are received.

The file for Staff #1 includes only 1 written, nonfamily reference letter.

There was a cracked plastic toy container lid in the Preschool Red area, which could cause pinch points.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/25/23-11/25/23 (31 days), more than 30 days apart.

A spray bottle containing a mixture of bleach and water was observed being stored on top of a box of graham crackers in the downstairs classroom.

The walkway to the door exiting the facility from the infant room was obstructed by infant equipment, a large cardboard box, a storage cart and children's sleep equipment.

Diaper Genies, which are not considered to be hands-free, were observed being used to discard soiled disposable diapers in the infant and toddler rooms.

A 4 month old infant was observed sitting in an infant seat while being bottle fed by a staff person.

Protective outlet covers were not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the downstairs child care space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

A Swiffer Wetjet mop containing cleaning fluid labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed hanging in the toddler area of the upstairs child care space, accessible to children in care.

Low-growing prickly weeds were observed along the inside of the fence surrounding the preschool outdoor play space.

The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current version and did not include all needed information as required by the CPSL.

The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulations.

In the Downstairs Classroom a bleach water spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer were observed on a half wall. Also in the Downstairs classroom a container of sanitizing wipes was observed in an unlocked Sterlite drawer. The toxics were all accessible to children receiving care in the space.

Two bins and two lids were observed to be cracked in the Downstairs classroom causing a potential pinch and crush point. Torn rest mats, with exposed foam, were also observed in the Downstairs Classroom.

The rest equipment in the Downstairs Classroom was not labeled for use of a specific child. In the Infant Classroom two cribs for children receiving care in the space were observed to be unlabeled.

The file for Staff Person #2, a rehire, lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. The prior assessment was completed 1 year, 11 months, 1 week and 4 days prior to starting. The updated health report was completed 20 days after their rehire.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant Classroom.

Staff providing care in the Infant Classroom indicated that they do not take the children receiving care in the Infant Room out doors daily.

The written emergency transportation plan posted in the classrooms lacked staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.

Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.

Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.

Upon assessment of supervision and ratio on the main playground at 10:35 AM, 28 children were observed. The measured capacity for the main playground is 24 children.

The windows in the main upstairs room, which is above the ground floor, were observed to open more than 6 inches.

Peeling paint was observed on the bricks on the back of the building, accessible to children on the playground.

Rest cots in the downstairs main room were observed to be ripped.

The mats used for rest time in the downstairs and upstairs main rooms, and the cribs in the Infant Room, were observed to lack labels for whom they were intended.

The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.

Unlabeled Tylenol and cough syrup was observed in the downstairs room, unlabeled Tylenol was observed in the Infant Room and the main upstairs room.

Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 - approved pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff #2 - current health and safety training.