Cradle to Crayon Learning Center

During the inspection, the person in charge was unable to locate and provide records for review.

The child safety alarm was not functioning as required. The alarm did not operate when tested.

The operational policy does not address the presence of a Bearded Dragon, a lizard, at the center.

Four children's files lacked a Doctor's Statement.

While on playground two caregivers were observed on their cell phone. This was corrected during the inspection. Cell phone were put up.

One high chair designed to have safety straps were missing the straps, and four toddlers in high chairs were not strapped in.

The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.

One of the four personnel records evaluated did not have a notarized affidavit.

The diaper changing surface was not sanitized between changes. A non-absorbant paper liner was also not utilized for diaper changes.

Two children's hands were not washed after diapering.

Three of the four personnel records evaluated did not have CPR practice on a maniken.

The diaper changing surface had an absorbant cover after the changing pad. This was corrected at inspection when the cover was removed.

Emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in three of the four classrooms.

There were cases of COVID that were not reported in the 48 hours required

1 caregiver at the operation was in charge of 22 children with a specified age group of 3. The maximum number of children allowed for that age group with 1 caregiver, is 15.

Upon arrival the infant teacher was observed in the per-school room seated with the door to the infant room closed. There was no caregiver in the infant room upon inspection.

An infant was observed in a bed with a bottle that was filled with milk

A 4-year old child wandered away to the restroom without the knowledge or supervision of caregivers.

Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. The deficiency was corrected by placing a protector over the outlet.

A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.

A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping alone in a classroom with the door closed.

Electrical outlets accessible to children were left exposed. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the outlets were immediately covered with protectors.

1 child's file did not include a health statement.

Several children were observed sitting unfastened in high chairs during meal time. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as safety straps were immediately fastened following discussion of the deficiency.

3 child files did not include the child's date of admission to the operation.

5 child files did not include all required information for emergency contact persons.

A current 'Consumer Product Safety Commission' form was not available during the inspection.

A person with a conditional background check was allowed to supervise a group of children alone. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the director of the operation assisted the person with supervising the children for the remainder of the inspection.

There was no TB test on file for 2 staff members.

No one was left in charge of the operation during the director's absence.

There was no employment affidavit on file for 1 caregiver.

There was no record of current emergecy practices availble during the inspection.

There was no admission form available for 1 child in care at the operation.

The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.