Teachable Moments Childcare

Staff member number 4 only had a health assessment dated 6/24/22 on file during the Renewal Inspection.

During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have an emergency drill log.

The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

During the Renewal Inspection, it was determined that the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Policy addressing recognition of signs/ symptoms, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Staff member number three who was hired on 10/03/2023, did not have a staff evaluation on file during the Renewal Inspection.

During the Renewal Inspection, it was observed that there was no daily activities posted in the group space in Rm number 4, also called Bumblebees.

Staff number one did not have part two of Pediatric CPR in file within 90 days of hire. Staff member number two did not have Pediatric CPR training that is PQAS approved.

Staff member number 5 still needs 9 hours of PD Hours. *If this staff member has part 2 completed of the Health and Safety Training; they will only need 6 hours of PD.

Staff member number one did not have Health and Safety training on file during the Renewal Training.

The temperature in the preschool room # 4 (Bumble Bees) fell below 65 degrees Fahrenheit on January 9th, 2025.

Staff member number one did not have current State Police(8/21/19) and Child Abuse(8/21/19) clearances on file. Staff member number two did not have NSOR paperwork on file.

In room number one, there was a container of Lysol Wipes, which says "Keep out of Reach of children" on the label, on shelf/radiator near children's furniture that may be climbed to provide access.

Room number one's First Aid bag did not contain tweezers.

Staff member number four did not have the date that the tuberculin test was read or other information providing evidence that the test was done.

Staff member number two did not have Health & Safety one-hour update on file. The Health & Safety on file dates 12/19/2016.

Staff member number three did not have Health and safety training on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.

Observed cleaning material under bumble bees bathroom sink with cabinet not locked.

Observed outdoor play space unclean. Observed radiator cover broken and plaster over sink in Ladybugs classroom broken.

Observed chipped paint in classrooms- Dragonflies, Ladybugs, Bumblebees and Afterschool Age.

Observed Bumblebees classroom bathroom unclean with urine stained at bottom of toilet.

Observed sink in Caterpillar classroom with no handwashing sign.

Observed peeling toys in Dragonflies classroom. Observed torn cots in Bumblebees classroom.

Observed bottles and cups not labeled in classrooms: Dragonflies and caterpillars.

Observed after school child care space with no daily schedule posted.

Complaint came in and caller alleges there are mice and cockroaches at the facility and within the past 3 weeks sometime the children had to move classrooms because several rodents were observed in the room. She stated it is the classroom nearest the kitchen.

Room # 6 was not ready for children. It appeared to be used as storage as there were large tables used to shelf computers, cords, and bins.

Observed bottle labeled Fish Tank Cleaner and other toxins on shelf of the fish tank. A mop bucket filled with dirty water sitting in the hallway that leads to the bathroom and changing table was also observed.

Observed areas throughout the facility that were unclean such as the shelves of the fish tank stand, and corners that contained debris, bathroom heavily soiled and visible dirt in corners, classrooms # 3 and 5 with pieces of stale food left on the floor.

Observed leak next to toilet that had a container catching water that was half full. Girls bathroom had a large white piece of plywood leaned against the wall along with debris and visible dirt. Restroom located in child space room # 4 was temporarily out of order due to a leak.

Observed cleaning materials low and accessible to children.

Observed first aid kit missing soap, and scissors.

Observed outdoor playspace unclean, protection on pillars in childcare space peeling, and hole in radiator protector.

Observed chipped paint in childcare classroom and in girls bathroom.

Observed boys bathroom with no handwashing sign.

Observed classroom refrigerator with no thermometer.

Observed al childcare spaces without emergency plan posted.

Observed Lysol wipes down in Childs reach in classroom 4.

Observed room 5 first aid kit missing gloves

Observed room 4 bathroom wall broken by door knob indentation. Also observed girls bathroom unclean.

Observed chipped paint in multipurpose room, and in room 2&4.

Observed broken toilet seat on bathroom floor, and bathrooms unclean.

Observed no hand washing sign in boys bathroom.

Observed torn blue chair in multipurpose room,

Observed cots torn and no cot list available in room 4.

Observed refrigerator with no working thermometer.

Observed all infant bottles unlabeled.

Observed facility with no copy of insurance policy on file.

Observed all classrooms with no daily schedule posted.

Observed parent area with no access to regulations or how to contact the appropriate regional child care office.