My Little Rascals New Start CDC

During an inspection of the daycare kitchen, it was observed that food items were present in the handwashing sink.

In the toddler classroom, there were two trash cans containing garbage that was easily accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection the trash was removed.

A crib mattress was observed in a damaged condition, with exposed internal padding and a visible metal support component. The mattress did not provide a safe, intact sleep surface for children. This was corrected at inspection, and the mattress was exchanged for another.

Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection Staff labeled bottles.

During the inspection, diaper cream was observed inside a child storage area. It was noted that the diaper cream was accessible to toddlers in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection, and the item was removed.

During the inspection, a television cord was observed hanging down the wall within reach of children in the one-year-old classroom. The exposed cord posed a potential strangulation and electrical hazard to children in care. The operation did not ensure that the area was free from hazards accessible to children.

During the inspection, I observed a spring-mounted school bus" climber located less than six feet from the chain-link fence. This was corrected at inspection. The outdoor equipment was moved to meet use zone requirements.

The infant classroom door is missing screws, making it difficult to open and creating a safety hazard.

Caregivers who were supervising children alone did not have their current certification.

Children were observed being fed before washing their hands. This was corrected during the inspection afte addressing the concerns with staff.

The operation did not have a list of children being transported to and from school.

During the inspection, it was observed that a child was sleeping in a chair instead of on a mat or cot.

A caregiver who was not of legal age was responsible for supervising a group of children alone.

During the investigation, it was determined that the permit holder and director were made aware of a situation that placed children at risk and failed to notify child care regulation.

On 6/26/25 during the inspection it was detemened that Staff did not demonstrate the necessary skills to manage the assigned group, and there was no documented training or evaluation of the caregiver's qualifications at the time of inspection. During a Child Care Investigation (CCI), it was determined that the caregiver responsible for eight 12- to 18-month-old children lacked the necessary training and skills to adequately care for this number of children and manage an additional child who was a known runner.

During a Child Care Investigation (CCI), it was determined that the caregiver responsible for eight 12- to 18-month-old children lacked the necessary training and skills to adequately care for this number of children and manage an additional child who was a known runner.

The director did not ensure there was enough staff present to manage day-to-day responsibilities in the director's absence. The director left a caregiver in charge of the operation who was also responsible for supervising a group of children and preparing meals.

During a CCI investigation, interviews with staff revealed that a caregiver failed to inform the incoming caregiver that a child was back in their care.

During a CCI investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not provide adequate supervision. A child exited the operation and was found by a bystander leaving the child unaccounted for 18 minutes. A total of four children were seen on video unsupervised in two different hallways. Two caregivers were seen on the video and did not intervene to ensure appropriate supervision of the children.

Staff did not provide adequate care, considering the known needs of a child with a history of running. Failing to account for this behavior put the child at risk. The child got out of the building and was unaccounted for, for 18 minutes.

A caregiver responsible for supervising a group of children was preparing lunch for the operation.

An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a loose mattress sheet.

An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a Pacifier Clip Holder connected to their clothing. This was corrected at inspection, the clip was removed.

The smoke detector in the school building is beeping.

Children were seen walking the hallway without a caregiver.

The turf on the playground has not been maintained per the manufacturer's requirements. This poses a tripping hazard.The turf has been reomved.

The permit holder failed to meet several regulatory responsibilities. Issues included failure to report to CCR, inadequate supervision, and poor building conditions. Annual health and fire inspections were not up to date, and safe sleep practices were not followed.

Infant bottles were not labeled as required. This was corrected during the inspection.

The center fire inspection has expired as of 12/20/24

The director failed to ensure that the childcare operation was fully compliant with Child Care Regulation (CCR) requirements, resulting in multiple areas of noncompliance.

The current health inspection has expired as of 4/3/2024.

The facility school age building contains visible holes in the walls, a sinking floor, bulging carpet, a cracked ceiling, and a nonfunctional toilet. Additionally, a strong odor is present throughout the building.

Infants were observed inside cribs with the drop gate open. This was corrected during the inspection.

The center has not conducted a fire drill for the months of February and April

During a recent walkthrough of classrooms, it was observed that the walls displayed exposed, chipped sheetrock and noticeable areas of chipped paint.

During a recent walkthrough of classrooms, it was observed that the walls displayed exposed, chipped sheetrock and noticeable areas of chipped paint.

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed a three-year-old child in a highchair meant for 9?to 24-month-olds for over 15 minutes to prevent the child from leaving the room.

A caregiver leaving the classroom failed to communicate to the incoming caregiver that they were no longer responsible for supervising the classroom. This lack of notification occurred at the same time as a child's injury. Both the departing caregiver and the incoming caregiver stated they were not responsible for supervision at that time.

Video surveillance footage reviewed showed that children were watching television shows unrelated to the planned activity. Young children were watching Mickey Mouse Club, while older children were viewing YouTube.

A caregiver was observed on video using her cell phone while the children were watching television.

Video surveillance footage provided by center showed children under two years old watching the Mickey Mouse Club on television.

One vehicle use by the center did not have a working electronic safety alarm.

During a recent walkthrough of classrooms, it was observed that the walls displayed exposed, chipped sheetrock and noticeable areas of chipped paint.

Several classrooms observed had broken light fixtures, soiled damaged ceiling tiles and walls.

Food is being improperly stored in the deep freezer, which poses a concern for children's consumption due to the freezer failing to close properly.

Several classrooms were found to lack safety outlet covers.

A classroom observed had exposed risk. The vinyl wall base trim had come off exposing chipped paint and glue.

This standard was assigned as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. A review of video surveillance footage reveals a caregiver striking two children.

The center did not notify CCR within the required timeframe.

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver demonstrated a lack of good judgment when they did not make an attempt to separate children involved in a physical altercation. Additionally, a caregiver did not follow the operation's policy regarding pick up procedures. The caregiver did not ask to see identification or ask for a code word of an authorized pick-up person that was picking up for the first time.

During an inspection, it was observed that one caregiver was outside with 40 children aged 17 months to 12 years old. This was corrected during the inspection, and the children were taken to separate classrooms.

A caregiver was seen using their personal cell phone while three infants played near an open refrigerator.

A volunteer with a pending background check had direct access to children in care. The volunteer left and fingerprint was schedule.