Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3

During unannounced visit certification rep observed 3 year old child in a high chair.

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed observed chipped paint throughout the room on the first floor. Plaster in the first and second bathrooms.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs in the second bathroom.

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed asked to see medication log for child 1. Child 1 did not have a medication log

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last documented emergency drill was 4-15-24

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire drill was 3-6-25

During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire drill log did not have dates of when the fire alarm was tested.

Certification Representative observed chipped/peeled paint/plaster in the children's bathroom

File records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

File record for Child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Certification Representative observed the facility play area did not include play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

File record for Child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

File record for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

File record for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits

File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

File records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

File record for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

File record for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 was left alone in the facility with 8 napping children when Staff person # 1 left out of the building for break and Staff person #3 left out of the building to go to their car.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 was observed assisting two children inside the bathroom, while the remainder of their group of children was playing in the back of the classroom. Staff person #1 and #3 were in the front half of the classroom preoccupied with another group of children and copying emergency contact documents.

On 1/27/23, during the time of the renewal inspection, 8 children were present in the childcare space, however, only 7 children were identified by staff person #1 and staff person #2 when asked to identify their specific children assigned to them for the responsibility of supervision.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations after an emergency situation has occurred.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not indicate the method facility persons will use to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and what method facility persons will used to inform parents that an emergency has ended and how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, The facility's outdoorplay area is unavailable for use due to safety hazards and unsafe conditions.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, there was a missing outlet cover located in the bathroom near the changing table and in the back classroom.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, - There was a total of 6 hand industrial hand sanitizer dispensers located in the front classroom area. The dispensers are all accessible to the children to use independently. -There was a candle and a can of air freshener located on top of the front cubbies that are accessible to children. -There was a total of 2 bottles of hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk in the front classroom area and another bottle located in the bottom black crate located next to the teacher's desk. -There was perfume lotion and hand sanitizer located on the teacher's desk in the back classroom area accessible to the children.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, a first aid kit located in the black bookbag was hanging on a lower hook in the front of the main classroom accessible to the children. The first aid kit also contained a bottle of Aspirin.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, soap was missing from the first aid kit located in the front classroom and gauze was missing from the first aid kit located in the bag used for excursions.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, a bottle of water was missing from the first aid kit located in the black bookbag that was taken by staff on the walking excursion with the children.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following non-compliance was observed with facility surfaces: - on the wall by the bathroom whole in the sheetrock and chipped paint was present and protruding screws that are accessible.to children - large folding tables, folding chairs, crates. and storage items boxes were present in the back classroom space. - dirt was present along the parameter and the floor of the back classroom. - classoom rug in the back room was dirty -In the bathroom used by the children, the changing table front panel was broken - the outdoor play space area had large wood panels on the ground, broken fencing, where there were open spaces of panels that are missing, exposed and protruding nails on the wooden fence, broken areas in the wired gate and leaves and debris throughout the play space area which is a hazard and is unsafe for the children.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, there was a portable space heater located in the back classroom near the teacher's desk.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, multiple plastic bags were observed throughout the facility and accessible to the children. bags on shelves, in the drawers by the teacher's desk and encasing the children's blankets in the back cubbies. A plastic sheet was covering materials located in front cubby by the teacher's desk.

On 1/27/23, during the renewal inspection, located in front room childcare space, the blue shelving unit that was holding dolls was not sturdy and broken on the bottom shelf causing a potential falling hazard for the children.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain an updated health assessment.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have the recommended influenza vaccinations.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the heath assessment for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the menu was not conspicuously posted at least 1 week in advance.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file that an annual drill of the facility's emergency plan was conducted.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, proof of purchase was not on file for the fire detection system.

On 1/27/23, during the renewal Inspection, there was no evidence on file to confirm the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a facility policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility handbook did not address the responsibility of meals.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, updated child service reports were not completed for child #1 and child #2.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #2 and #3 did not include health insurance policy numbers.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.

On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was not updated within a 6 month period.

On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations and information for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

The play space was unavailable for children to play on as there was severe debris in the exterior field.

The play space was unavailable for children to play on as there was severe debris in the exterior field.

There were twigs; cans and other debris in the exterior yard (play space) at the time of the renewal inspection.

The rear child care room was not set up for child care with proper equipment and instead appeared to be an empty room with a few chairs.