Queen Hortons Childcare

Per staff statements, staff #1 hit a child on the hand when a child would not stop pushing a button on the wall after being told to stop pushing the button.

The file for Staff #1 includes state police clearances dated 8/29/19 and 9/20/24, and NSOR certificates dated 11/6/19 and 11/19/24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #2 includes state police clearances dated 6/19/19 and 10/18/24, and DHS FBI clearances dated 6/25/19 and 10/22/24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #3 includes state police clearances dated 3/14/19 and 9/19/24, child abuse clearances dated 3/21/19 and 10/4/24, and DHS FBI clearances 4/3/19 and9/19/24, all more than 60 months apart. Staff #3's file contained a disclosure statement that was signed but not dated.

The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.

In the hall next to the back exit door there was damaged plaster.

In the toddler/Infant room next to the diaper table in the 3 plastic draw unit were loose plastic bags accessible to children.

Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/31/22 and 11/20/24, which are more than 24 months apart.

The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 8/2/24-9/3/24 and 11/1/24-12/3/24 which are more than 30 days apart.

Staff #3's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 10/8/19 and 10/17/24 which are more than 60 months apart.

Child #2's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Child #2's file did not contain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Child #2 file was missing the address of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #1 is dated 9/1/23 which is more than 6 months prior.

The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for child #1 is dated 9/1/23 which is more than 6 months prior.

The file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Hand sanitizer that states keep out of reach of children was observed in the toddler room on top of low plastic drawers next to the diaper table accessible to children.

The 30-day fire detection log on file had testing dates 1/3/24-2/5/24 (33 days), 3/3/24-4/5/24(33 days), and 5/3/24-6/3/24(31days), which are more than 30 days apart.

The carpet in Room #2 is bunching up and causing a tripping hazard for the children.

The file for Staff #1 was lacking the one hour Health and Safety update.

The file for Staff #2 who was acting as an aide was lacking proof of a high school diploma or GED.

The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking work address and phone numbers for the enrolling parents.

The file for Staff #1 contains two state police clearances, two child abuse clearances and two FBI clearances that are all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #2 is lacking a Child Abuse Clearance. All staff must have a child abuse clearance on file in order to start at a childcare facility, therefore Staff #2 cannot work at the childcare until her child abuse clearance is on file at the facility.

The files for Child #2 and #3 both contain immunization records that are lacking the annual influenza vaccine.

The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill.

The facility was lacking documentation of sending the emergency plan and all updates to the county and local emergency management agencies.

The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount to be charged.

The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance name and policy number.

The most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. 2/26/16-10/12/21.

On 12/3/21 at approximately 9:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 8 children. Staff Person #1 identified four of the children. Staff Person #2 identified two of the children. When discussing this with the Director, Director informed cert rep that Staff Person #1 had been assigned three children and Staff Person #2 had been assigned five children.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The facility's fire drill log did not contain documentation that fire system checks were being conducted every thirty days.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the physician's phone number. The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #3 and #4 lacked the physician's address.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 lacked the release person's address.

The emergency contact binders in the child care areas did not include an Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 who was in care.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.