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746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

It was determined a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling at another staff member in front of children.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High

It was found that a caregiver yelled at the children as a form of discipline while in the classroom and on the playground.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

Observed a dime size hole in the toddler classroom's wall.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

A water hose which presented a tripping hazard was observed on the PreK outdoor space. This was corrected when the water hose was removed.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver was not demonstrating good judgement when playing with the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the operation.

746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children · Medium High

Two contractors were left alone with children in their careand counted in ratio who do not meet caregiver qualifications. A caregiver from the operation joined the group to supervise the children during the inspection so that the children were not alone with the contractors.

746.1403(a)(1)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation · Medium

Two contractors did not have orientation to the child-care center.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High

One caregiver had CPR training that was completed online.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High

One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection. This was corrected when the number of children present was brought to the caregiver's attention and confirmed during inspection with the caregiver.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The loose-fill did not have the required depth when measured during inspection.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment · Medium

Three pieces of stationary outdoor equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) · Medium High

Three pieces of outdoor rocking and rotating equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.

746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine · Medium

Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded · Medium High

It was found during the inspection children had access to the outside AC units.

746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin · Medium High

It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets on one crib and two play yards that were loose fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the fitted sheets.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing · Medium High

A caregiver did not have proof of first aid certification and was alone with a group of children.

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness · Medium High

It was found that an operation did not report a positive Covid case to child care regulation. The case was reported to parents and staff.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High

A classroom with a specified age of 23 months had 10 children, being over ratio by one child. The oldest child was moved to the next age group to put the classroom into ratio.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

5 of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.