Y Care II

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector spoke with the infant room staff, and it was stated that the staff wash bottles for repeated use throughout the day.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed bottles in the infant room to not be labeled with a child's name.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector did not observe safe routes posted in a conspicuous location at the facility

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan for the facility and found that it did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector asked for documentation for the annual emergency drill and the director stated that they were unaware that an annual drill was required.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the director was unable to produce proof of the emergency plan being sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the director was unable to produce proof of comprehensive general liability insurance.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that this file was missing the required work phone number for the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #4 and found that this staff did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Durning the unannounced inspection that began on 3/11/25 the inspector did not observe any information on how to access the regulations electronically nor instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. The director was consulted and stated that this information was not posted.

An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, Staff # 5 and # 8 were in a mixed-ratio group of 23 older toddler and preschoolers for approximately 30 minutes from 11:00-11:30a.m. During this time, Staff # 8 left this group of children to get children's lunches, leaving Staff # 5 with the 23 children. At roughly 11:45a.m., this room contained 4 teachers with 33 young toddler, older toddler and preschool age children. On 10/18/23 it was stated by Staff # 1 and Staff # 5 indicated the correct numbers of children were taken to the bathroom to maintain staff:child ratios which left the other staff out of ratio. Staff # 5 also indicated that most mornings before her second staff person arrives, she is often out of ratio with 12 preschool children.

An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews: On 10/18/23, when Staff # 5 was in the room with the mixed age group of 23 toddler and preschool age children. it was brought to the attention of Staff # 5 by an outside visiting agency that a child had left the room unsupervised. It was reported this child was found and brought back to the room by another staff member. On a date unknown. but approximately two weeks prior to 10/18/23, the toddler-age children were in the outdoor play area. Staff # 2 admitted 2 children left her supervision and ratio group and entered the building without knowing they had left. Staff # 5 found both children after they entered the building.

An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and the following information was obtained through staff interviews. On 10/18/23, a rainstorm had occurred and during this storm, water began leaking into the preschool classroom. This leak caused the light fixture to detach from the ceiling on one side. The preschool children were unable to receive care in this classroom due to the leak and falling light fixture.

During a site visit on 4/10/2023, staff admitted to being out of ratio on 3/31/23 from 8:30-9 a.m. According to records provided to the Department, the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 11 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff. At 8:45 a.m., the preschool class had 1 staff with a mixed-aged group of 13 toddlers/preschoolers. This ratio would require at least 2 staff.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing tweezers and soap.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The diaper changing procedure was viewed in the toddler room. After each change, the staff and children's hands were not washed.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Children's lunchboxes were found at the preschool room that contained dairy and meats. These items were not refrigerated.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan and attachments was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that an annual emergency drill had been conducted by the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Fire drills that occurred between 11/7/22 and 1/9/23 were not conducted at least once every 60 days.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Testing of the facility's fire safety system were not conducted at least every 30 days between the following dates: 5/2/22-6/3/22 6/3/22-7/5/22 8/1/22-9/2/22 9/2/22-10/3/22 10/3/22-11/7/22 10/3/22-11/7/22 11/7/22-1/9/23 1/9/23-2/14/23

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site inspection was conducted. A Little Tikes Clever Climber Cut Loose was found in the outdoor play area and per the instructions for mounting this piece of equipment, it indicates that this piece of equipment must be installed over an impact-absorbing surface. This play equipment was mounted over grass and not an impact-absorbing surface per mounting instructions.