Prodigy Preparatory INC

During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, the director confirmed an incident where children were in an altercation and staff were slow to intervene due to confusion on who should be responsible for children when a child is receiving one on one/wrap around services.

During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep investigation determined that a staff member used a form of physical punishment to discipline a child.

During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed a lifting floorboard on the second floor child care space, causing possible tripping hazard.

During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, cert rep observed children sleeping in the infant/toddler group, mats failed to have 2 feet of space on three sides.

During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 08/12/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.

A first-aid kit failed to be in the facility's vehicle while children are being transported.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 02/21/25, cert rep observed gaps in-between the playground surface flooring, causing possible tripping hazards and a damaged chair with sharp edges.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 02/21/25, cert rep observed chipped paint located on the ledge outside the office on the first floor and damaged plaster behind the school age door on the 2nd floor.

In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include out of state criminal and child abuse clearances.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/14/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, at sinks and diapering area, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.

In review of staff files, staff person 2, a new hire, file failed to include a current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was completed more than 12 months of hire.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.

In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 02/14/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each childcare space.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 6 hours of annual PD training.

File Record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

File Records for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not include health and safety pre-service training modules

File Record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

File record for Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.