Date |
Rule Number |
Rule Summary |
Description |
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2/22/2024 |
251.04(2)(L)1.b. |
Department Notices Posted |
A warning letter dated 11/22/23 was not posted. |
2/22/2024 |
251.05(2)(a)3.a. |
Staff Record - Physical Examination |
Staff A, B, C, and E do not have the required physical exam on file and have been working at the center for more than 30 days. |
2/22/2024 |
251.05(2)(a)6. |
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked |
Two staff members were signed into the Infant A room but only one staff member was present. |
2/22/2024 |
251.05(3)(f)3. |
Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training |
Staff A, identified to hold position of teacher, did not meet one of the training requirements acceptable by rule. |
2/22/2024 |
251.05(3)(g)1. |
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision |
On 2/22/24, an assistant teacher working in the Toddler B room was not under the supervision of a qualified teacher. The assistant was working with a teacher that was not qualified. |
2/22/2024 |
251.055(1)(b) |
Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children |
A group of three (3) infants in the Infant C room and a group of eight (8) children in the Toddler B room were not supervised by a qualified child care teacher. |
2/22/2024 |
251.06(10)(dm)1. |
Washrooms - Sanitary Conditions |
Multiple bathrooms throughout the center are not maintained in a sanitary condition. The floors were dirty with pieces of toilet paper/paper towel, debris, and hair. The floors were sticky in several areas and brown/black stains were observed on the walls. In the Preschool bathroom, the doors were dirty with what appeared to be food residue and urine was observed in the toilet. In the Toddler B room, a pipe to the toilet was leaking, causing there to be water the floor and a strong odor of urine was observed. |
2/22/2024 |
251.06(11)(bm)3. |
Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition |
In the outdoor play space, a plastic storage container was cracked with sharp edges and a plastic toy car was broken and accessible to children. |
2/22/2024 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair |
Multiple areas throughout the center were in need of cleaning. |
2/22/2024 |
251.06(9)(a)5. |
Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils |
In the Preschool room, single serving utensils, bowls and plates were observed sitting uncovered in a basket on the shelf. |
2/22/2024 |
251.07(2)(b) |
Policy - Child Guidance |
The center failed to implement its written policy that provides for positive child guidance and redirection when Staff D was heard yelling at a group of children under the age of 2. Staff Ds repeated statements included stop it! thats enough no get up right now "stop crying" |
2/22/2024 |
251.07(3)(f) |
Trampolines & Inflatable Bounce Surfaces |
An inflatable bounce toy was observed in the outdoor play space and accessible to children. |
2/22/2024 |
251.07(6)(dm)2. |
Medical Log - Pages & Entries |
Lines were skipped in the medical log book in the Toddler B room. |
2/22/2024 |
251.07(6)(f)6. |
Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises |
An Epi Pen observed on the premises did not have a written authorization form signed and dated by the parent. |
2/22/2024 |
251.09(1)(c) |
Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development |
A childs intake form, documenting the childs development and routine, lacked an update within the past three months. The last updated documented was August 2023. |
2/5/2024 |
251.11(4)(b) |
Continuation License - Application Materials Submission |
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10/24/2023 |
251.04(2)(L)1.b. |
Department Notices Posted |
The Enforcement Order and Imposed Plan of Correction dated 5/30/23, was not posted. |
10/24/2023 |
251.04(3)(c) |
Report - Change In Administrator Or Center Director |
A change in director was not reported to the Department within 30 days after the change. This was verified as corrected via email on 10/25/23. |
10/24/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)8. |
Staff Record - Orientation |
There was no documentation of a written orientation (staff orientation checklist) on file for Staff D. |
10/24/2023 |
251.05(3)(f)3. |
Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training |
Staff C only had documentation on file to work as an assistant teacher but has been working as a lead teacher. |
10/24/2023 |
251.05(3)(g)1. |
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision |
On 10/24/23, two assistant teachers working alone in the Toddler B room were not under the supervision of a qualified child care teacher, as required. |
10/24/2023 |
251.06(11)(bm)3. |
Outdoor Play Equipment - Construction, Condition |
In the outdoor play space, a plastic storage container was cracked with sharp edges and accessible to children. |
10/24/2023 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair |
In the outdoor play space, standing brown water was observed in a sensory table and accessible to children. |
10/24/2023 |
251.06(2)(n) |
Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule |
A garbage container in the outdoor play space did not contain a tight fitting cover. |
10/24/2023 |
251.07(6)(i)1. |
Washing Child's Hands & Face |
Childrens hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting/diapering. |
5/30/2023 |
251.05(3)(g)1. |
Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision |
On 5/23/23, two assistant teachers working alone in the Pre-K room were not under the supervision of a child care teacher, as required. |
5/30/2023 |
251.055(1)(a) |
Supervision Of Children |
The center self-reported that on 5/23/23, a child was left unsupervised in the Pre-K classroom. The child was not within sight and sound supervision for several minutes. |
5/30/2023 |
251.055(1)(f) |
Child Tracking Procedure |
Staff failed to implement the centers tracking policy when transitioning from the Pre-K room to outside. Name-to-face procedures were not conducted, resulting in 1 child being left unsupervised in the classroom. |
2/7/2023 |
251.05(2)(a)6. |
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked |
Three staff members were signed into the Pre K classroom but only two staff members were present. |
2/7/2023 |
251.05(3)(f)3. |
Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training |
Staff C only had documentation on file to work as an assistant teacher but has been working as a lead teacher. |
2/7/2023 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean |
The wall in the girls Pre K bathroom had rust.
In the kitchen, the sink was dirty with soap scum surrounding the faucet, and the garbage container had food residue on the outside of the can. |
2/7/2023 |
251.06(9)(d)1.b. |
Food Storage - Refrigeration Units |
The refrigerator in the kitchen are not maintained at 40 degrees; the refrigerator was at approroximately 50 degrees. The kitchen freezer was not maintained at 0 degrees. The freezer was at approximately 10 degrees. |
2/7/2023 |
251.07(6)(dm)4. |
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records |
The medical log book in the Pre K classroom was not reviewed within the past 6 months; it last reviewed on 2/4/22. |
12/6/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)2. |
Staff Record - Completed Background Check |
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 002 |
11/29/2022 |
251.04(3)(a) |
Report - Incident Or Accident |
Center failed to report an incident/accident that was alleged to have occurred within care, that required medical evaluation, within 24 hours of knowledge of the medical evaluation. |
11/29/2022 |
251.04(3)(k)1. |
Report - Law Enforcement Contact - Harm |
Center failed to provide a report to DCF about Law Enforcement contact, dealing with alleged abuse of a child in care by a child care provider, within appropriate time frames. |
11/29/2022 |
251.04(3)(m) |
Report - Communicable Disease |
Center failed to provide a report the DCF about a communicable disease report, within 24 hours of knowledge of the communicable disease. |
11/29/2022 |
251.06(2)(gm) |
Premises - Well Drained, Clean |
Broken kitchen set in the outdoor playspace with sharp edges, accessible to children. |
11/29/2022 |
251.06(2)(n) |
Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule |
A garbage can in outdoor playspace that is not tightly sealed and does not have an operational lid. |
11/29/2022 |
251.07(6)(dm)4. |
Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records |
Medical log book has not been review in the past six months. |
11/21/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)2. |
Staff Record - Completed Background Check |
Fingerprints not completed for the following individuals: Individual 001, Individual 002 |
4/19/2022 |
251.04(8)(b) |
Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect |
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of biennial child abuse and neglect prevention training upon review. |
4/19/2022 |
251.05(2)(a)1. |
Staff Record - Personal Information |
The file for Staff C contained an incomplete staff record form and personal information upon review. Form lacked information in Section B, pertaining to position at hire and use within ratio. |
4/19/2022 |
251.05(3)(b) |
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training |
The file for Staff C lacked documentation of completing Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention training upon review. |
4/19/2022 |
251.05(3)(c) |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training |
The file for Staff C lacked documentation of completing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training, upon review. |
4/19/2022 |
251.05(4)(a) |
Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document |
The file for Staff B lacked documentation of a complete staff orientation upon licensing review. |
4/19/2022 |
251.06(2)(i) |
Deteriorating Paint |
The premise was not free from flaking and deteriorating paint at the time of licensing visit. Flaking paint and rust was observed accessible in one of the infant rooms, along the door frame leading outside. |
4/19/2022 |
251.06(2)(n) |
Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule |
A garbage container in the infant room lacked the ability to be covered, as the lid flap was broken at the time of visit. |
4/19/2022 |
251.09(1)(j) |
Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings |
Mattresses and mattress coverings in the infant room were not tight fitting at the time of licensing visit. |
10/14/2021 |
251.05(2)(a)6. |
Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked |
Center lacked documentation of days and hours worked and in which classroom, when included in the staff-to-child ratio at the time of licensing visit. Three staff members were present within the infant classroom, while only two were signed in. |
10/14/2021 |
251.06(9)(d)2.a. |
Food Storage - Dry Food |
Dry foods, including flour, salt and marshmallows, were not stored in bags with zip-type closures or food grade containers with tight-fitting covers at the time of licensing visit. |
10/14/2021 |
251.09(1)(k) |
Infant & Toddler - Bedding |
Blankets used to cover children in the toddler room were observed up near the children's mouths and noses, and over several children's faces at the time of licensing visit. |
10/14/2021 |
251.09(4)(a)10. |
Infant & Toddler - Diapering Lotions, Powders, Salves |
Diaper creams were observed on the premise at the time of licensing visit; direction on use were not posted in the diaper changing area. |