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2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/21/25. Based on interviews, Child #1 exited the facility unbeknownst to staff. When Staff #1 was interviewed, Staff #1 indicated staff and children prepared to go to the outdoor play space between 10:20 and 10:30 AM. Staff #1 indicated he/she helped children put on their coats and shoes and replaced a child's blanket in the cubby before going towards the rear exit. Staff #1 indicated as he/she approached the exit, Staff #2 brought Child #1 into the center after being returned by an unknown person. Staff #1 stated Child #1 was assigned to Staff #2 and was unsure how long Child #1 was outside. When Staff #2 was interviewed, Staff #2 indicated the children started cleaning up to go outside to the play space between 9:50 and 9:55 AM. Staff #2 indicated when children were done putting away the toys, staff helped children with putting on their coats and shoes. Staff #2 indicated while counting children in the room, a person knocked on the rear exit around 10:05 AM and returned Child #1. Staff #2 indicated the person stated he/she found Child #1 outside, but the person did not specify where. Staff #2 stated he/she was assigned Child #1. When Staff #3…

The file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 3/12/25 with a previous one dated 2/24/20.

Based on interviews, Child #1 exited the facility unbeknownst to staff. When Staff #1 was interviewed, Staff #1 indicated staff and children prepared to go to the outdoor play space between 10:20 and 10:30 AM. Staff #1 indicated he/she helped children put on their coats and shoes and replaced a child's blanket in the cubby before going towards the rear exit. Staff #1 indicated as he/she approached the exit, Staff #2 brought Child #1 into the center after being returned by an unknown person. Staff #1 stated Child #1 was assigned to Staff #2 and was unsure how long Child #1 was outside. When Staff #2 was interviewed, Staff #2 indicated the children started cleaning up to go outside to the play space between 9:50 and 9:55 AM. Staff #2 indicated when children were done putting away the toys, staff helped children with putting on their coats and shoes. Staff #2 indicated while counting children in the room, a person knocked on the rear exit around 10:05 AM and returned Child #1. Staff #2 indicated the person stated he/she found Child #1 outside, but the person did not specify where. Staff #2 stated he/she was assigned Child #1. When Staff #3 was interviewed, Staff #3 indicated staff…

Based on interviews, Child #1 exited the facility unbeknownst to staff. When Staff #1 was interviewed, Staff #1 indicated staff and children prepared to go to the outdoor play space between 10:20 and 10:30 AM. Staff #1 indicated he/she helped children put on their coats and shoes and replaced a child's blanket in the cubby before going towards the rear exit. Staff #1 indicated as he/she approached the exit, Staff #2 brought Child #1 into the center after being returned by an unknown person. Staff #1 stated Child #1 was assigned to Staff #2 and was unsure how long Child #1 was outside. When Staff #2 was interviewed, Staff #2 indicated the children started cleaning up to go outside to the play space between 9:50 and 9:55 AM. Staff #2 indicated when children were done putting away the toys, staff helped children with putting on their coats and shoes. Staff #2 indicated while counting children in the room, a person knocked on the rear exit around 10:05 AM and returned Child #1. Staff #2 indicated the person stated he found Child #1 outside, but the person did not specify where. Staff #2 stated he/she was assigned Child #1. When Staff #3 was interviewed, Staff #3 indicated staff and…

Based on interviews, Child #1 exited the facility unbeknownst to staff. When Staff #1 was interviewed, Staff #1 indicated staff and children prepared to go to the outdoor play space between 10:20 and 10:30 AM. Staff #1 indicated he/she helped children put on their coats and shoes and replaced a child's blanket in the cubby before going towards the rear exit. Staff #1 indicated as he/she approached the exit, Staff #2 brought Child #1 into the center after being returned by an unknown person. Staff #1 stated Child #1 was assigned to Staff #2 and was unsure how long Child #1 was outside. When Staff #2 was interviewed, Staff #2 indicated the children started cleaning up to go outside to the play space between 9:50 and 9:55 AM. Staff #2 indicated when children were done putting away the toys, staff helped children with putting on their coats and shoes. Staff #2 indicated while counting children in the room, a person knocked on the rear exit around 10:05 AM and returned Child #1. Staff #2 indicated the person stated he/she found Child #1 outside, but the person did not specify where. Staff #2 stated he/she was assigned Child #1. When Staff #3 was interviewed, Staff #3 indicated staff…

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Observed Baby Oilogic Slumber and Sleep Essential Oil Linen Mist which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a black backpack located in a cubby outside of the Infant Room which was accessible to children.

The first-aid kit in the Infant Room lacked the following: soap, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Observed exposed screws on the siding on the back wall by the basketball hoop in the outdoor play space.

Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Young Toddler Room and the Preschool Room.

The file of Child #1, a 17-month-old, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations.

The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 11/30/23. The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/2/24 with a previous one dated 4/28/22. The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 4/10/25 with a previous one dated 7/28/22.

The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQUAS approved trainer and a PQUAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 4/12/24. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 5/1/24.

Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant Room for the children receiving care in the space.

The file of Staff #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file of Staff #5 contained one written, nonfamily reference.

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Based on interviews, staff were unaware of a staff person who was responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.

Observed 1 pack 'n play with a loose sheet in the Young Infant Room creating a potential suffocation hazard. Observed 2 pack 'n plays with loose sheets in the Older Infant Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.

The file of Staff #2 lacked a dated disclosure statement.

Observed an electrical outlet to the left of the changing table located by the bathrooms which lacked a protective receptacle cover. Observed an electrical outlet to the right of the pack 'n plays in the Older Infant Room which lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Observed peeling paint on the fence to the right of the gate leading to the outdoor play space.

Observed 3 cracked magna tiles with exposed magnets in the Preschool Room.

The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 8/6/24.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the school space where 5 school age children were observed in care.

Observed in the preschool room on the purple wall near the entrance to the school age room, flaking plaster. Observed in the preschool room on the green wall near the "car center" flaking plaster.

Observed in the preschool room, 3 broken Magni-Tiles.

Observed an Epi Pen for child #1 but no medication log.

The smoke detection testing log indicated testing more than 30 days apart due to the fact the dates were 2-2-24 and 3-13-24 which is 40 days.

The file of child #2 had a health assessment on file. However, the document was not dated. Therefore, it could not be assessed for timeliness.

The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of completing Fire Safety training.

The file of staff #2 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 90 from initial hire due to the fact it was dated 4-27-24, (see LIS CODE sheet).

The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the full, complete work addresses of the enrolling parents.

At the time of reviewing the Emergency Plan, it lacked a Continuity of Operations.

Observed the following in the playground: a white section of fence located along the back adjacent with the tan building was detached causing a pinch or crush hazard; the bottom half of the white fence located at the corner near the sandbox was cracked causing a pinch or crush hazard; and the green carpet was not secure across the width of the playground, causing a tripping hazard.

Observed child #1 sitting in a Baby Trend brand highchair, not secured based on the manufacturer's guidelines due to the fact the highchair was missing its shoulder straps. Also observed an Everflo brand highchair missing its shoulder straps per the manufacturer's guidelines.

The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact the documents were dated 9-16-21 and 9-3-15.

Observed in the young toddler space, Parent's Choice diaper cream labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 4/22.

At the time of the renewal inspection, there was not documentation showing the facility had a policy in place for the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements.