nurturing nest care center

The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an FBI Clearance or NSOR. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a DOE FBI Clearance, which is not valid for childcare purposes.

On 7/22/26 at approximately 2:00 PM, Staff Person #2 was supervising 9 PS/SA children in the PS Room (Classroom A). Staff Person #2 was observed placing towels into a closet with their back turned to the children for approximately one minute, during which time Staff Person #2 could not effectively supervise the children.

On 7/22/26 at approximately 1:30 PM Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.

Observed a pair of scissors, which were accessible to children in care, in an unlocked drawer in the Toddler Room (Classroom B).

Observed one electrical outlet on the left side of the Toddler Room (Classroom B) and two electrical outlets under the window in the Infant Room, which lacked protective receptacle covers.

The wooden fence, which separates the two outdoor play spaces, was splintering in two places.

Observed flaking paint on the picnic table in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space.

Observed three broken hula hoops, a cracked softball and a wobbly play house, which creates a pinch hazard, in the PS/SA Outdoor Play Space.

A bottle for Child #2, an infant, was not labeled.

The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain documentation of education and experience.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two reference letters.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training.

The trash receptacles used for disposing diapers in the Infant and Toddler rooms were not hands-free.

The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was signed by the staff person and witnessed by another staff person on two different days.

The door to the custodian closet was unlocked, which made cleaning products in this room accessible to children. Observed two golden pothos in Classroom A and one golden pothos in Classroom B. One of the golden pothos in Classroom A was on a shelf low enough to be accessible to children.

Observed trash receptacles, which contained uses tissues and were not lidded, in Classroom A and Classroom B.

The first aid kit in Classroom B lacked soap.

Observed one younger toddler and two older toddlers playing in the outdoor play area, which contains wood chip mulch less than one inch in diameter. Observed a small cap and two play coins, which measured less than one inch in diameter, in Classroom B, where younger/older toddlers receive care. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

The fire drill/fire system check log documents one occasion when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/2/26-3/8/26.

The facility did not have documentation on file that the operator had notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 were not signed by the operator.

The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include the release persons.

The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the physician's address.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address/phone number.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 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.

The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 did not include the release persons' addresses.

The file for Staff Person #2 included only one letter of reference.

The hot water temperature in the preschool bathroom measured 115° F.

The operator did not have documentation that a copy of the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

The facility did not have a written policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Maltreatment.