Renne L Evans Day Care

A door labeled "blankets", in the Infant Room, was observed to have chipped wood near its base. A toilet in the Downstairs Room Restroom was observed to be dusty and had cobwebs near its base. A radiator, with a loose cover, was observed to the right of the bookshelf in the Preschool Room. Another radiator, with a loose cover, was observed near the puzzles shelf in the Infant Room. The Infant Room Restroom had one toilet with two exposed, rusted bolts near its base. Two yellow, two red, one blue, and one green mat in the Play Room were observed to be dirty.

The radiator in the Infant Room Restroom had peeling paint on its cover. The wall near the dry erase board in the Downstairs Room had peeling paint and there was chipping paint on a support column wall. The Downstairs Room Restroom had peeling paint on the ceiling and on the wall area under the sink.

An automatic trash can was observed in the Infant Room. The trash can's lid was supposed to automatically open. However, because this feature was not working, Staff #2 had to physically open the trash can's lid, with their hands, in order to dispose of a soiled diaper.

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 8/2/24 to 9/6/24.

The file for Child #2 (see code sheet for date of admission) was observed to be missing an initial health assessment. The only health assessment on file was dated 3/20/2025.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 and Child #5 was observed to be missing the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the parent's work address and work phone number.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Also, the emergency contact information on file for Child #2 was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The financial agreements on file for Child #4 and Child #5 were dated 4/2/24 and 4/2/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed a financial agreement form.

The emergency plan that was on file did not include a continuity of operations.

A first-aid kit was not observed in the Play Room.

A handwashing sign was not observed by the kitchen sink.

A wooden ladder and wooden climbing wall, that were part of the outdoor playground set, were observed to have splintered wood.

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/12/23 to 6/13/23, 8/11/23 to 9/11/23, 9/11/23 to 10/12/23, 12/8/23 to 1/8/24, 3/8/24 to 4/11/24

Staff #1 has current pediatric first aid/CPR training on file dated 8/20/23. However, they did not complete the training prior to the previous one on file expiring 6/2023.

Staff person #2 had fire safety trainings on file that were dated 5/23/23 and 6/1/24. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.

Child #4 and Child #5 did not have documentation of an enrolling parent's work address. Child #4 did not have documentation of an enrolling parent's work phone number.

The records for child #1 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

On 8/16/23, certification representative observed staff person #1 with 6 children and one infant while staff person #2 was answering the door and gathering paperwork. Two children were in a second room alone and unattended.

On 8/16/23, certification representative observed staff person #1 with 6 children and one infant while staff person #2 was answering the door. Two children were in a second room alone and unattended. The facility staff was out of ratio and lacked supervision.

On 8/16/23, facility person #3 was present in the childcare space. Operator reports that facility person #3 is over 18 years of age and present in the facility on a regular basis. Operator also reports that facility person #3 is not a staff person or related to the operator. Facility person #3 is considered by DHS a volunteer. Facility person #3 does not have any clearances on file at facility.

On 8/16/23, certification representative observed two children in the second room with the bathroom alone and unattended. Facility person #1 was in the adjacent room.

On 8/16/23, two sharp knives were observed on the kitchen counter and accessible to children. On the small table near the kitchen there was a container of disinfectant wipes and in the kitchen on the microwave stand there was a bottle of Advil and a magic eraser accessible to children. These items were all labeled to keep out of reach of children.

On 8/16/23, protective receptacle outlet covers were missing in the living room near the recliner, on the power strip on the TV stand, and in the basement near the wooden shelf. All of these outlets are accessible to children.

On 8/16/23, the baseboard heater's protective covering in the upstairs play space has fallen off exposing sharp metal edges and is accessible to children. The sink in the kitchen is black and dirty. The steps going upstairs into the main play space area the linoleum is ripped and sticking out, causing a trip hazard. In the living room the electrical outlet behind the TV is black and broken. The ceiling in the living room by the exit sign and above the refrigerator has paint and plaster damage.

On 8/16/23, certification representative observed a crockpot that was on the kitchen counter and the sides exceeded 110 F. The crockpot was accessible to children.

On 8/16/23, facility person #3 was present in the childcare space. Operator reports that facility person #3 is over 18 years of age and present in the facility on a regular basis. Operator also reports that facility person #3 is not a staff person or related to the operator. Facility person #3 is considered by DHS a volunteer. Facility person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB screening on file.

On 8/16/23, Staff person's #1 and #2, have not completed the health and safety 1 hour update.

On 8/16/23, Staff person's #1 and #2 had an acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR curriculum, however, it was not PQAS instructed.

On 8/16/23, facility person #3 was present in the childcare space. Operator reports that facility person #3 is over 18 years of age and present in the facility on a regular basis. Operator also reports that facility person #3 is not a staff person or related to the operator. Facility person #3 is considered by DHS a volunteer. Facility person #3 does not have an individual record at facility, including two written non-family references.

There are batteries that are less than an inch of diameter accessible to children under 3 years old there is also a container of super glue located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet that are accessible to children

There are first-aid kits located in the back room on the lower level of the facility that are accessible to children. The children walk through this room to exit the back door that exits to the play yard.

The entrance to the garage area from the home is open and accessible to children. There is some debris from the cement block wall on the lower level floor under the desks.

There are areas of peeling paint located on the light blue table located on the main floor

The embedded play equipment does have the required amount of mulch underneath it but the mulch needs to be extended to cover the areas under the rope climber and the climbing wall in case a child should fall from the equipment.

The mulch located under the embedded equipment in the fenced in play yard is accessible to children under 3 years old

Child file #1 is behind on his immunizations as of his last health assessment

The operator has a hardwired interconnected fire alarm system that appeared to be operable during the renewal inspection however the voice command alarm system's volume was low and it may not be heard on each level if there is any background noise in the facility. The operator had the 10 year lithium battery operated smoke alarms available at facility and was able to install them so the alarm system could clearly be heard on each level in the facility.

Child file #1 is missing the physician name, address and phone number on the emergency contact form

Child files #1 and #2 are missing the health insurance name and policy number on the emergency contact form