Cecy's Daycare

Two staff had expired CPR and First aid training in file that expired 6/2026.

A classroom was observed eating lunch and they were not strapped in on the seats per manufacturing instructions.

It was observed at inspection, that a caregiver was left responsible for two group of children that were in 2 different classrooms. This prevented the caregiver from being able to supervise both groups within physical proximity and intervene at a given moment.

The operation allowed children to play in front of the building prior to notifying Child Care Regulation of this change and it had not been approved as outdoor space for the operation.

The operation allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front of the building. The front area is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.

An individual was present and in direct care of children prior to notification of eligibility being received.

A staff that has been employed since 8/12/2024 did not have the a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985) and the Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) completed in file when the file was reviewed. **The form 2912 was completed at inspection. This is in compliance.

The emergency drills required to be practiced and documented were reviewed and the operation lacked documentation for fire drills and additional monthly checks for January through September 2024.

The children have been transported and the emergency medical information has not been taken when the children have been transported. **The operation made copies of the emergency medical information and placed in the binder taken to transport children. This is in compliance.

One staff file were reviewed and did not all the required 24 hours of pre-service in file, including pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months and only had 8 hours of pre-service completed.

One staff was missing 3 hours for the completed annual training year of 9/20/2023 - 9/20/2024.

A large playground equipment that requires at least 6 feet all around the structure overlapped with another structure that has rotating seats and that play structure required at least 7 feet of use zone all around structure. Therefore, there should be at least 13 feet in between the two play structures of use zone. Also in the playground area, a mini trampoline was observed that did not have the required use zone for the structure. Multiple slides were observed being used by children and use zone of 6 feet was not followed for the slides. Additionally, a Little Tyke composite structure being used in the toddlers classroom had a bucket seat attached to a slide did not have the required use zone for the bucket seat or the slide and was positioned next to a wall.

A large playground equipment that has three slides that requires at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required loose-fill. A rotating equipment that requires at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill for the structure and anchoring supports were observed not anchored. Multiple slides were observed that were taller than 20 inches and did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill. Additionally, there is a mini trampoline that did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill for it. Lastly, there was a Little Tyke composite structure observed in the younger toddlers classroom that has a bucket seat attached to a slide and this structure did not have the required loose fill of 6 inches for it.

A playground equipment did not have the required 6 feet of use zone for two swings. It required 14 feet away from the fence and it was 7 feet away from the fence. Additionally, there are two slides on the play equipment that require 6 feet of use zone and had items in the use zone.

A playground equipment that required at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required loose-fill.

The infant playground area did not have a gate, therefore, the play area is not full enclosed.

A staff employed did not have at least six of the required 30 annual training hours that must come from instructor-led training in the annual training year of 5/9/2023 - 5/9/2024. The staff also did not the following required topics: emergency preparedness; storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials; building and physical premises.

A child in care did not have a health statement in file for review and the child has attended care longer than 12 months. **This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the health statement to the operation and it was placed in the child's file.

Attendance records for the director was not available for review at inspection.

Six children files were missing child admission information related to water activities and school information not filled out for three children. One child did not have parent signature on the information for the authorization for emergency medical attention, two children did not have information for the physician in the emergency medical authorization section provided by the parent. Two children did not have the food allergy section completed by the parent.

One child did not have a food allergy plan in file and has a diagnosed food allergy.

One child did not have up to date immunizations or the immunization exemption in file for review.

One staff was lacking 4 clock hours for the annual training year of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year of 5/12/2023 - 5/12/2024.

Adequate lighting was not observed in a classroom used for children to nap in. **This was corrected at inspection when a lamp that was turned on was directed into the classroom where the children were sleeping in.

A group/classroom of children was not directly supervised by the only caregiver in the building as the caregiver was not in the classroom the entire time.

Two children's files reviewed and they were missing health statement in the file and the child has been enrolled longer than twelve months.

The children's product certification form was last completed on 1/23/2023 and was past due as it is required to be completed at least once annually. **This was corrected at inspection by the operation when the form was completed.

Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child that was transported. Additionally, the first-aid kit used when transporting children was not complete as it was missing the first aid guide and thermometer. Additionally, the first aid kit in the building was missing the first aid guide. **The first aid kit for the vehicle and the building were corrected at inspection.

One child was observed going to the restroom and the primary caregiver present and in charge of the child did not have physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness. Additionally, two children were taken to the restroom and a classroom was left unsupervised and unattended by the primary caregiver of the group. A group/classroom of children was not directly supervised by the only caregiver in the building as the caregiver was not in the classroom the entire time.

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of added space to a classroom.

Adequate lighting was not observed in a classroom used for children to nap in.

Cleaning supplies that state "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom used by children.

Two individuals listed on the operation's background check list that require to be inactivated using that haven't been associated with the operation since middle of December were still listed, and this is longer than the required 7 days of their termination date that they have to inactivated. **This was corrected at inspection when the individuals were inactivated.

A staff file was reviewed and the staff was missing six clock hours of the 30 required clock hours in the annual training year of 5/9/2022 - 5/9/2023.

Several car seats that are used to transport children were expired.

Two children's files were reviewed and they were missing an up to date immunization record.

One staff did not have all required 24 clock hours for the annual training year of 9/20/2022 - 9/20/2023 . The individual was missing 3 clock hours.

A caregiver washed children's hands but did not use running water as the children were washing their hands in the same bowl of soapy water with a wash cloth.

Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not properly sanitized after any of the diaper changes observed.

One child file was reviewed and did not have current immunizations in file.

Cleaning supplies and other items that state "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom used by children. Additionally, the trash cans did not have lids on them to keep garbage inaccessible to children.

The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/16/2022 and it is required to be completed every 12 months, and therefore, it is past due.

The operational policies was lacking information related to the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, suscreen and insect repellant application expectations and the link to the minimum standards.

Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after any of the diaper changes.

Staff were observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards. Additionally, staff helped children with wiping their noses but did not wash their hands after.

The operation had various indoor and outdoor hazards identified at inspection. The playground had a toy car with sharp edges from broken pieces of the toy. A piece of concrete protrudes out of the dirt at an upward angle creating a large tripping hazard. Two classrooms had mop buckets or bowls of water in reach of children with cleaning solution.

The documentation for emergency drills was not available for review.

During snack time, food was served on the table's bare surface.

Cleaning chemicals were stored in a lower cabinet and were accessible to children in care.

The television was on when not in use for over an hour during the inspection.

An individual was the sole caregiver of a toddler classroom without an eligible background check result.

The director did not have any training certificates available for review from her last annual training year.

A caregiver did not sanitize a diaper-changing pad after changing a child's diaper.

The director has not kept or maintained monthly checklists of the building and grounds.

An individual was the sole caregiver of a toddler classroom without an eligible background check result.

The second director has not completed annual trainings from her training year of 8/11/2020-8/11/2021. The first director had not completed the following training topics within her annual training year of 5/9/2021-5/9/2022: Food Allergies, Abuse and Neglect, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Preparedness.

A child's hands were not washed after having her diaper changed. The caregiver did not wash her own hands with soap and water after the diaper change.

A piece of outdoor play equipment has broken pieces of plastic that present sharp points and pinching hazards.

The operation did not report to Licensing a fire that took place on the premises.

The director was unaware of the hazards present in storing a propane tank inside the building. She also did not report a fire that took place on the premises to Licensing.

A caregiver was working in a young toddler classroom without an eligible background check. She was the only caregiver in the classroom.

One caregiver with an annual training year of 4/15/2020- 4/15/2021 was missing 19 clock hours of training. One caregiver that was hired on 3/11/2021 did not have orientation, a high school diploma, or a signed affidavit on file for review.

Three children enrolled did not have immunization records on file for review. Two children did not have an address listed for their local hospital.