Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch

The caregiver in the infant classroom provided incorrect ages for each child present in the classroom. The infant caregiver and school age caregiver provided ages for children who were not present during the inspection. Both caregivers had detailed rosters they could refer to that provides the children DOB and age. The age on the roster included years and months. This was corrected when the director instructed the caregiver to refer to their roster.

During the investigation a child in care soiled her clothing, the operation provided the child with donated clothing that was too big and exposed the child’s body.

Caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for in the Toddlers, Pre-K 2 and Pre-School B classrooms during the follow up inspection.

Observed 2 expired Epi-Pens during the inspection. They both expired in April 2024.

Two Food Allergy Emergancy Plans were incomplete as they did not include the signature from the parent. Note: Parents signed the food allergy plans during the inspection.

There was no documentation showing the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly as the dates were missing and the name of who tested the detectors was missing.

A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection. The caregiver stated there were 8 infants were there 9 infants in the room.

Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.

A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up inspection.

Caregivers were observed grabbing children by the arm during the follow up inspection.

During the investigation initiation the director, and two caregivers did not have current and up to date CPR training.

During the investigation initiation the center director and two caregivers did not have current and up to date first aid training.

During the walk through I observed a caregiver yelling at a child in care during the transition time in the restroom before nap time.

During the investigation initiation, I observed a caregiver alone in a classroom supervising children which goes against the provisional status in place.

Based on the information gathered a caregiver failed at promptly and properly changing a child`s diaper in care, causing a diaper rash.

A caregiver did not practice good judgment when picking a child up by one arm.

A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went and had the child wash their hands.

An Epi Pen was observed and had expired in December 2023. Note: The provider has given the Epi Pen back to the parent.

2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.

The director did not follow up with the owner's request for the caregiver to notify parent of a minor injury the caregiver caused.

This standard has been evaluated and found to be deficient according to Minimum Standards. A caregiver grabbed a child by the face causing scratches.

The Department of Family and Protective Services found abuse occurred in regard to this investigation.

One caregiver was lacking current training for children under two years of age. The caregiver was working in the infant room.

This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence supports a child in care was left unsupervised and was able to walk into a classroom alone for approximately 6 minutes. No injuries were received.

Based on information obtained during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to conclude that a child did exit the playground through a gate.

Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required time frame.

Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation failed to supervise the infants in care that caused a child to be injured.

Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation caregiver in the pre-k classroom used an inappropriate method to discipline a child.