Reliable Child Care

One out of two infant feeding instructions observed were not updated. The most recent infant feeding instructions observed for one infant was dated April 2026.

The CPSC Form annual certification was dated, 01/01/2025. The annual certification had not been reviewed, and/or updated to confirm reviewing recall notices. The form was signed and updated while CCR was present.

During the walkthrough, one water hose was observed on the school-age playground area, which posed as a tripping hazard. The outdoor fenced area contained a broken board with protruding nails. One classroom was observed, utilized as a storage. The classroom contained stacked chairs, chairs, and school supplies.

One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.

Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.

One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.

Four children files observed did not include the updated information relative to special needs and/or a child's swimming ability. The files observed utilized admissions forms from 2019-2023, which did not contain the most recent information.

Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.

The Director did not have training hours available for review.

During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.

Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The parent's rights information was not updated within the childcare operational policies. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.

One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin. The staff obtain CPR certification online. Next appointment scheduled, 10/14/2023.

The designated director had zero hours for the current training year available for review. The most recent training topic observed was titled health and safety and dated April 2, 2022. The Director start date is documented on file as 07/01/2021.

Three staff records observed did not have their total training topics/hours available for review. Staff lacked topics related to food allergies, emergency preparedness, SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, communicable disease, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Staff one file contained 16 out 24 hours. Staff two file contained 15 out 24 hours. Staff three file contained 14 out 24 hours.

The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information. The files observed did not include an updated special needs section, modifications, and/or water activity permission.

Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.

The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.

A caregiver in the school-age classroom did not have the required pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. The employee hire date is 07/20/2022. The caregiver was observed during the initial inspection with unsupervised contact with children.

One out of two epi-pen were not observed in it's original container. The epi-pen observed did not include the child's full name, or the date brought to the operation.

One caregiver in the Toddler classroom was observed on her cell phone during nap time. One caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed on her cell phone during naptime. Both caregivers were observed utilizing social media while supervising children.

The CPSC form was not post, and/or avaible for Licensing to review. A 2885 Form was provided to operation via email in order to review current recalls and post for parents to review.

Four infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's first name and last initial. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the infant bottles were properly labeled.

The operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.

A bottle of bleach and water was within the reach of children three years through four years of age. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of bleach and water was moved out of the reach of the children.

The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.

A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 months had six children to one caregiver which put the classroom over ratio by one child. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when one infant was moved to the infant classroom to maintain child/caregiver ratios.

One out of five caregiver records did not have a notarized affidavit on file. One out of five caregiver records did not have a photo ID.

One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.

Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.

Three infants, who are not yet on table food, did not have updated infant feeding instructions. The three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since December 2021.

One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.

An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.

The operational policies did not contain policies on Immunization Requirements, Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements, Procedures for Parents to Participate in Center Activties, Statement that Parents can Visit the Center at Anytme, Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees, Promotion of Physical Activity, and a Comfortable Place for a Mother to Breastfeed.

Seven out of ten children's records evaluated did not have an address listed for their emergency contact. Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have transportation permission on file. Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization on file. Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a special needs statement on file. One school age child did not have the name and phone number of the elementary school or permission to walk to or from the school. Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have documentation that the parents have received the operational policies.

The operation had not documented their smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector testing since October 2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the testing.

The operation did not have a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.

A caregiver with a provisional background check was not following the conditions of the background check when they were left alone with a group of children. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver with an eligible background check took over the classroom.

The Toddler classroom, the Two-year old classroom, and the 4 year old classroom contained chipped paint in various areas of the classroom. Chipped paint was observed near the exit door, and wall area.

The gated area surrounding the infant/toddler play area was broken. The fence contained rigged edges and missing parts. The fence which is longer than 66 feet in width posed as a hazard due to the defects identified during the inspection.

The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.

The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.