The Growing Place Center at Polk Elementary School

The parent of child #3 did not review/update the emergency contact form and agreement every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last documented review/update date of 9/14/23.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff in the PVE room named 18 out of the 21 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 3 children unaccounted for. One child was named twice by different staff. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Rachel room named 13 children out of the 14 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Observed the staff in the Pre-K Counts Kimberly room named 11 children out of the 13 children present that they were responsible for supervision of leaving 2 children unaccounted for.

During the self-reported non-compliance investigation conducted on 3/27/2024 it was verified that Child #1 joined another class while his class was napping. While with the other class, he was mistakenly given milk to drink of which he is highly allergic. Staff person #1 noticed that he was breaking out and that his lip was a bit swollen. She called the director for help. The director administered his Epi-pen and called mom immediately. Mother transported him to the ER. It is documented on the child's emergency contact form and health assessment that he is allergic to dairy.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include a health assessment within the 24-month time frame. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/17/2022.

The file of STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) contains a child abuse clearance dated 8/31/18. This is more than 60 months old.

The file of STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) contains a health assessment dated 9/23/21. This is more than 24 months old. The file of STAFF #2 (see code sheet for start date) contains a health assessment dated 9/22/21. This is more than 24 months old.

During the onsite renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the annual testing report from Johnson Controls on 9/8/23 stated that there was a deficiency during the annual alarm system inspection. A strobe light in the boiler room was deficient. As of 10/11/23 there is no verification that the deficiency was corrected.

On 6/6/22 or 6/7/22 preschool students went outside to release butterflies. They went to a grassy area at the side of the building. This area was next to a parking lot and not fenced in. After releasing the butterflies, the children were running relay races. CHILD #1 attempted to run away from the group. STAFF #1 followed and brought CHILD #1 back to the group.

During renewal inspection on 10/3/22 cert rep observed damaged paint as follows: library in reading corner; room 103 by the changing table; room 104 book area under chalk board/writing desk/wall by changing table; room 108 writing table wall; room 107 corner by cubbies/dramatic play/block area/library area; room 105 library wall; room 106 corner and wall by game table; room 110 next to science shelf/library/block area; room 113 dramatic play & wall by door; room 109 bathroom corner.

During renewal inspection on 10/3/22 cert rep observed a rug in the OT room that was missing approximately 20 inches of binding and the edges were fraying.

Child #2 and child #3 (see code sheet for DOB) did not have documentation of influenza immunization. This is not in accordance with ACIP recommendations. There was no exemption letter in file for either child.

Child # 1 (start date 8/4/21) emergency contact form did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Child # 1 (start date 8/4/21) emergency contact form did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Per the renewal inspection review of the emergency plan, the plan does not provide for required accommodations.

During renewal inspection it was revealed that an inspection summary with a item not corrected was not posted.

During renewal inspection, it was revealed that parents have not been given information on how to electronically access the regulations.

Per investigation on 10/13/21 interviews and documents did reveal that the facility has a history of informing parents of communicable diseases, however staff admitted that notice of one child having a positive COVID result was not sent out to parents.