The Sunshine Station

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. Pokeweed, a toxic plant, was observed on the ground of the storage area and was accessible to the children in care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the kitchen door leading to the playground was propped open and was not equipped with a screen.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, pieces of foam insulation were observed scattered on the playground. The bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. A pile of lumber and many storage containers filled with rain water were observed in the storage area. A ceiling tile was missing from the downstairs bathroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, damaged plaster was observed in the back right corner of the room downstairs.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, a soiled diaper in a plastic bag was observed on the landing leading to the playground from the preschool room.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain emergency contact information for the child.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain a financial agreement for the child.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised while Staff Person #1 was in the bathroom. Other staff who qualify to work unsupervised were available in the facility to cover the bathroom break. Staff person #2 is an aide and does not qualify to work unsupervised.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, the side door to the playground was observed to be propped open with no screen for ventilation in the first room on the right upon entering the building.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, nails were observed to be sticking up out of the bench on the deck playground where the children were playing.

A renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the playgrounds were inspected. Garbage, including wrappers and small pieces of styrofoar, were observed by the steps at the entrance to the back macadam playground. A large ladder was propped unevenly, posing a tipping hazard, on the back macadam playground. Broken fencing, with sharp screws exposed was observed on the large playground to the left of the building.

A renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the large playground to the left of the building was inspected. A rusty desk was observed on the playground.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, the back room of the facility where the toddlers are located measured a temperature of 64° F. The main hallway of the facility measured a temperature of 59° F.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, all four doors leading into the preschool room (the large room on the left of the facility) were locked with slide locks at the top of the door connected to the top door frame.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, Staff Person #1, the director of the facility, stated that adults who provide specialized services to children are only permitted into the building on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, Staff Person #7 was observed working with the toddler children at the facility supervised by other staff. Staff Person #7 stated that it was their second day of employment after moving back to the area from Virginia. A review of the staff files found that Staff Person #7 did not have Virginia clearances or the requests for those clearances on file at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, bat feces were observed outside the back door leading to the infant/toddler macadam playground.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, the door leading from the preschool room to the playground was propped open for ventilation and was not equipped with a screen.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that it would be corrected 8/26/22. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the fence on the infant/toddler macadam playground. The peeling paint was observed on the playground side of the fencing encasing the stairs leading to the playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209…

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the path to the toddler playground was overgrown with weeds, some reaching a foot high. The macadam infant/toddler playground behind the building contained a section overgrown with weeds, with some reaching a foot high. The threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.

During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain health assessments that stated whether the children were free from contagious diseases and able to participate in child care.

During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of any flu vaccine administered to the child. The file for Child #3 did not contain immunization record of the flu vaccine administered during the previous flu season. The last flu vaccine on file is dated 10/30/2020.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the emergency plan located at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center.

During the renewal inspection, the staff files were reviewed. At that time, the following staff, who have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days, completed the 6 hour health and safety training outside of the acceptable date range and had not completed the 10 hour health and safety training. Staff Person #3 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/12/18. Staff Person #4 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 6/28/19. Staff Person #5 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/30/21. Staff Person #6 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/8/18.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags.