Omega Academy of Excellence

The center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2025, as required.

The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/21/2022.

During this inspection I observed two and three year old children eating whole grapes.

The operation is not compliant with the probation requirements by not maintaining supervision when a caregiver left children in a room unattended while getting another child from the bus.

During this inspection two children ages two and three years old were left unsupervised.

During this inspection a child was observed standing in the chair of a five seat table. The safety straps were not fastened.

Records were evaluated for seven children enrolled and the following was determined: -Three children needed a special needs statement. -Three children needed emergency contact such as name, address, and phone number. -One needed a health statement from the doctor.

The children's records evaluation checklist was not available for review during the inspection. The personnel records evaluation checklist was not available for review during the inspection. Note: The personnel records evaluation checklist was completed during this inspection.

During this inspection I observed the following on the outdoor playground: -Holes in the fence -Broken play equipment accessible to children.

During this inspection I observed the following on the outdoor playground: -Holes in the fence -A broken entrance gate.

Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was observed: One child enrolled needs a special needs statement. Two children need a health statement. Emergency contact information such as name, address, and phone number is needed for three children enrolled.

A volunteer who does not meet caregiver qualifications was observed caring for a group of children alone.

The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. The center director is not able to fulfill director duties due to being added to the classroom for ratio needs.

Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was observed: Two children did not have an admission form on file. Eight children needed a special needs statement. Six children needed emergency contact information. Two children needed emergency care information. Three children needed a health statement.

A personnel files was not available for review for a volunteer who was observed caring for children.

The operation is not complying with laws and rules. The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies. The operation has had several deficiencies for background checks, ratio, infants not being safely strapped into their seats, daily sign in and out logs, and supervision. Several follow ups have had to been completed due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.

Four children were observed sitting at an eight seat table. The safety straps were not used.

Upon arrival I observed four children sitting at an eight seat table. The children were left unsupervised while the caregiver in charge left the area to take three other children to the restroom. During the inspection children left the classroom area to retrieve chairs from another area. The children were not supervised when leaving the area.

During the follow up inspection I observed a volunteer caring for a group of five children. A request for background check had not been submitted for the volunteer before she was allowed to care for the children.

I observed a child drinking from a bottle while walking around the center.

Five children were observed in the infant classroom ages 15 months, 15 months, 16 months, 16 months, and 3 years. The age difference between the youngest and oldest child is greater than 18 months.

The sign in and out log was reviewed during the follow up inspection and showed one child was not signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Orientation had not been completed for one volunteer who was observed caring for children.

The center director has been unable to meet director responsibility requirements. The center director is not able to fulfill director duties due to being added to the classroom for ratio needs.

The volunteer in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of each child in the classroom. The volunteer also did not have documentation showing the ages of each child.

During the follow up inspection I observed a group of children playing on the playground. An individual without an eligible background was observed on the inside of the gated playground with direct access to the children.

A caregiver was observed caring for five children age 14 months- 2 years. The operation had not received an eligibility letter allowing the caregiver to be present.

Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was observed: Two children did not have an admission form on file. Eight children needed a special needs statement. Six children needed emergency contact information. Two children needed emergency care information. Three children needed a health statement.

The sign in and out log was reviewed during the follow up inspection and showed fifteen of seventeen children were signed in. Note: The center director signed the two children in.

Four children ages 14 months-15 months were observed sitting at an eight seat table. The safety straps were not used.

A fourteen month old child was observed sleeping alone in a classroom.

The caregiver in the infant classroom was observed caring for nine children ages 14 months, 15m, 15m, 15m, 2y, 2y, 2y, 3y, ,and 4y. The maximum number of children the caregiver is able to supervised is four children. The caregiver was over ratio by five children.

Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was observed: Two children did not have an admission form on file. Eight children needed a special needs statement. Six children needed emergency contact information. Two children needed emergency care information. Three children needed a health statement.

During this inspection children were given crackers as a snack. The children were observed sitting on the floor eating their snack. The children were not given a form of a sanitary holder such as a plate/napkin.

The caregiver in charge did not allow the inspector into the operation. The caregiver was given information such as inspector’s name, title, agency, and reason for the visit.

The children were observed playing with blocks upon arrival and during the inspection. The children did not have outdoor time as scheduled according to the activity plan posted.

The center director has not maintained compliance in the following areas: Administration and communication, infants, record keeping, personnel, and fire safety.

The caregiver in the infant classroom was unaware of the number of children present. The caregiver stated 8 children were present, however 9 were counted in the room.

A caregiver was present caring for a group of children ages 14 months-2 years. The operation had not submitted a request for a background check.

The sign in and out log was reviewed for the operation and showed five of nine children were signed in.

A three year old was observed sleeping on the floor during nap time. This was corrected during inspection.

An eight seat table was observed at the operation. Three of the seats needed safety straps.

Six play yards in the infant care room needed snug fitting sheets.

An eight seat table was observed at the operation. Three of the seats needed safety straps.

Six play yards in the infant care room needed snug fitting sheets.

Documentation of the Fire Inspection report was not available for review during the follow up inspection.

The diaper changing pad used by the infant room contained rips/tears in it.The diaper changing pad was also covered by a cloth material.

The cribs and playyards in the infant care allot space for caregivers to walk between

Documentation of the Fire Inspection report was not available for review during the follow up inspection.

One play yard in the room used for infants needed a fitted mattress.

An eight seat table was observed in the infant room. Three of the seats needed safety straps.

The caregiver caring for five children age 14 months-3 years left the children unattended upon my arrival. The caregiver walked to the door and made a phone call prior to allowing me entrance into the building.

I observed two broken play yards in the infant room. Note: The play yards were removed from the classroom during this inspection.

The current insurance policy does not meet requirements.

The permit holder failed to notify Child Care Regulation of a change in space.

Five play yards in the infant care room needed snug fitting sheets.

The room used for infant care does not have a hand washing sink. The diaper changing table was observed outside of the classroom.

Documentation of the Fire Inspection was not submitted for review.

I observed three children age 9m, 9m, and 10m sitting at an eight seat table. The safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected at inspection.

A nine month old was observed asleep in a crib covered by a blanket.

One caregiver was in charge of two seaparte groups of children. The caregiver could not maintain supervision of both groups of children from where seated.

One caregiver was observed caring for 10 childen ages 9m, 9m, 10m, 21m, 2y, 2y,2y, 3y, 3y,and 4y.

The director needed training in all special topics.

I observed a nine month old in a crib with a bottle.

The evacuation and relocation diagram did not indicate the indoor shelter in place location.

Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.

The operation was not equipped with a working thermometer.

The operation had not practiced a severe weather, lockdown, or shelter in place drill since 2019.

The operation was not equipped with a working carbon monoxide detector.

The carbon monoxide detector was last checked and documented on 07/27/2021.

The emergency preparedness plan did not include written procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.

There was no documentation showing the fire extinguishers were checked monthly.

The background check list was last validated on 12/11/2020.