Thistle Nook Nature Playschool

A bottle of Babyganics sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in a shoe cubby in the toddler area and was accessible to children.

Standing water was observed in the empty sandbox in the toddler area of the outdoor play space.

Based on a conversation with staff, the water receptacle containing waste water from the portable sink is not emptied at least once a day.

In the preschool area of the Main Room, peeling wicker material on a table and foam blocks with teeth marks were observed and not in good repair. A small metal hand rake was observed with sharp edges in the Main Room, which could cause injury to children.

In the toddler area of the outdoor play space, mulch and rocks were observed with a diameter of less than 1 inch and may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

The file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 8/9/23 & 3/22/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 9/13/24 & 6/23/25, more than 6 months apart.

The file for Child #1(Older Toddler) contained two health assessments dated 7/24/22 & 4/15/24, more than 12 months apart.

The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.

The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate that age appropriate screenings were conducted.

At the time of inspection, it was observed that a group of toddlers did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch

While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 was observed using their hands to open the hands free can for diaper disposal.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 6/9/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire. (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The current health assessment on file for Staff person #4 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease.

While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 did not wash their hands after the diaper change was completed.

The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 2/5/20 and 2/16/25, more than 60 months apart.

The financial agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the operator's signature.

The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.

The emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.

At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in the outside play space without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.

The file for Staff #3 lacked a disclosure statement.

The file for Staff #3 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2, dated 10/29/24, was beyond Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment (dated 10/21/24) and Tuberculosis screening (dated 10/23/24) on file for Staff #3 were dated after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drill.

The facility's fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/9/24-11/19/24, more than 30 days apart.

Staff #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of documented child care experience in their file.

The Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was invalid as it was a volunteer clearance, and Staff #1 serves as a staff member (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The file for Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 5/26/22, from a different legal entity (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training.

The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would contact parents when an emergency situation arises.

The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

The Emergency Plan lacked documentation that the plan had been reviewed and updated within the last 12 months.

The parent letter in the Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The immunization record for Child #1 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/11/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The Initial Health Assessments for Staff #1: (Dated: 06/09/2022), #2 (Dated: 06/17/2022), #3 (Dated: 06/09/2022) and #4 (Dated: 12/03/2021) were dated after their hire dates. (See LIS Code Sheet)

The immunization record of Child #1 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.

The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/09/2023 and 09/11/2023 (33 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.

A stove, used for cooking, which is located in a non-measured childcare space, next to the stairs was accessible to children and poses a burn hazard.