The Seedpod Academy

Based on staff interviews and photographic evidence, Staff #1 had brought a pocket-size multi-tool which contained multiple knife blades into the facility on multiple occasions. Staff #1 has left the multi-tool unattended on multiple occasions including on a child-size table while attached to a backpack accessible to children in care.

Based on discussion with staff and photographic evidence, multiple medications belonging to Staff #1 were left on a child-size table accessible to children in care.

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: pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR

While passing through the young toddler classroom, a one-year-old child was observed to be playing with something in their hand. Upon further inspection, a small pink hair tie was in the palm of their hand. The hair tie was less than an inch in diameter and was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Based on information gathered during interviews, it was determined that physical punishment was inappropriately applied to children by staff through grabbing children, smacking a child's hand and "flicking" a child with their fingers.

Staff interviews indicated staff have yelled at children using tones and words that diminish a child's self-worth.

Following staff interviews, it was determined that a few staff at the facility have utilized harsh and demeaning communication with children, in particular yelling.

The file of Staff #3 contained a disclosure statement which was dated 9/2/2025, more than 6 months prior to their start at the facility (see LIS code sheet) and was on a previous version of the form dated 11/8/2024. The file of Staff #5 contained an out of state clearance dated 7/30/2026, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

An outlet cover accessible to children under the age of 5 years was not covered with a protective receptacle cover by the filing cabinet in the preschool/kindergarten classroom.

At rest time, disinfectant wipes, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" and Control Magic were observed on the table accessible to children in care in the 4's classroom.

The spray bottle containing Control Magic cleaner in the older infant/young toddler classroom was not labeled with its contents.

The excursion bag containing a first aid kit was on the floor by the door accessible to children in care in the 4's classroom.

Brown-stained ceiling tiles were located in the young infant classroom (4) hand the older toddler classroom (2). The wall area in the older toddler classroom where the gate used to be had peeling blue paint, with paint chips found on the carpet below. A white wall in the preschool/kindergarten classroom was soiled with debris and what looked like food particles. Three vents close to the ceiling in the 3's classroom had a heavy accumulation of dust on the slats. The floor in the last stall in the upstairs bathroom was sticky and required cleaning.

The glass door and sidelights to the 4's classroom, located in a high traffic area, did not contain visual identification.

A blue-green chair in the 3's classroom was heavily stained and soiled.

A drawer in the older infant/younger toddler classroom was not locked, allowing markers and glue sticks with removable caps and stickers less than an inch in diameter accessible to children still placing objects into their mouths. Tissue paper squares, pom pom balls, glue sticks with removable kids less than an inch in diameter were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths in unlocked drawers in the older toddler classroom.

The file of Child # 4, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 7/1/2025 but did not contain documentation of a health assessment completed within the past 12 months.

The immunization record of Child #3, identified as an infant (see LIS code sheet) did not contain 1 of 3 DTaP, 1 of 3 pneumococcal and 1 of 3 polio vaccinations as recommended by the ACID. The immunization record of Child #5, identified as an older toddler, did not contain 1 or the 4 DTaP vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of an acceptable exemption.

A soiled diaper was observed in an unlined trash can in the older toddler classroom, and the hands-free mechanism on the can was not functioning properly.

The file of Staff #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated 7/2/2024 and 8/1/2026, more than 24 months apart.

The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of a completed tuberculosis screening occurring on 5/21/2026, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Children's lunchboxes which contained potentially hazardous foods including a cheese stick and milk products, were observed unrefrigerated on a shelf in the 3's classroom. Staff confirmed that the lunchboxes had been removed from the refrigerator for snack time and remained on the shelf for approximately 45 minutes.

The health assessment of child #3 was dated 4/29/2026, more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

The files of Child #1 and #2 contained documentation of child service reports provided to the family about the child's growth and development dated 1/2026 but did not contain any within the last 6 months.

The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain the addresses and the form of Child #4 did not contain addresses and telephone numbers of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file of Staff #1 contained only one written non-family reference.

The file of Staff #1 contained an NSOR verification certificate dated 10/16/2025 which was after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Laundry detergent labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children in the unlocked laundry room within the Kindergarten/Pre-K classroom.

The glass between the 3's and 4's classroom did not contain a visual strip.

When opening a light green metal cabinet in the Older Toddler classroom, the left door completely fell off due to the rod hinge missing.

In the Older Toddler classroom, items including paper clips, stickers and elastic hair bands, all less than an inch in diameter, were in an unlocked drawer accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Also in the Older Toddler classroom, a foam letter "L" on a child's table in the middle area of the room contained multiple bite marks and was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. In the last stall of the upstairs girl's restroom, plastic bags stored on the bottom shelf of an unlocked white cabinet and were accessible to children.

The file for Child #2, now identified as an older toddler (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 5/16/2024, however, it lacked the required six-month updates and current health assessment.

The file of Child #5, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments dated 6/19/2024 and 11/4/2025, more than 12 months apart.

The health assessment for Child #1 did not include the child's health history.

The health assessment for Child #1 did not include information on any acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services or documentation this is not applicable to the child.

The health assessment for Child #1 and #5 did not contain a statement the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable or contagious disease.

Potentially hazardous foods were found improperly stored on classroom shelving. Specifically, yogurt was observed in the 3's classroom and meatballs in the Kindergarten/Pre-K classroom, both required refrigeration.

The legal entity did not have documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance on file at the facility.

The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive annual fire safety trainings dated 7/26/2024 and 8/21/2025, more than 12 months apart.

The two most recent child service reports which provide information to the families about the child's growth and development for Child #3 and #5 were dated more than 6 months apart.

The emergency contact information of Child #5 did not include the address or telephone number of the child's physician.

The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for Child # 4 did not contain the addresses of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.