LIFE Kidz Academy

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium

The operational policies did not have information regarding parents rights. The operation updated the policies during the inspection to add parent rights.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High

At the time of the inspection, the class went back into the classroom and a child had been left unattended in the bathroom. The child was found by staff and escorted into his classroom.

746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear · Medium High

The swing set measured 7 feet tall and was 5.5 ft from the fence and is required to be 14 feet use zone from the fence. The swing set also has swinging rings attached which are prohibited equipment.

746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate · Medium

At the time of the inspection, the tv was on while kids were in the room showing a movie that was not age-appropriate. This was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off and children returned to their classroom.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High

A caregiver was observed on his personal cell phone and laptop while in caring for children. This was brought into compliance when he put the devices away,

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

At the time of the inspection, the playground had garbage littered across the ground. This was brought into compliance when the garbage was picked up during the inspection.

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink · Medium High

The infant room where diapers are changed does not have a handwashing sink.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups · Medium High

Bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

An adult chair in the infant classroom had torn upholstery, exposing the foam. This was corrected when the chair was removed from the classroom

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime · Medium High

Two classrooms were observed with inadequate lighting making it difficult to see children's faces.

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

The CPR training received by three caregivers did not meet the required AHA guidelines.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended · High

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unattended in a vehicle.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited · High

During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.

746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System · Medium High

During a DFPS investigation, it was found the driver did not have access to the tracking system used to check children in and out.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

Three staff files reviewed. Current CPR and First aid certifications were unavialble for review.

746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name · Medium

Unlabled ointment and boogie saline spray was obseved in infants cubbies. This was corrected when the caregiver in the classroom, labeled the items.

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children · High

Observed adult cold and flu medicine in the infant's classroom. This was corrected when the director removed the medication from the classroom.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary · Medium High

During an investigation inspection it was found that the operation is using an unsanitary environment to wash dishes.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

2 out of 12 caregivers were missing the trainings required for HASA.

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

It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets that were loose.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High

It was found during the investigation caregivers would leave the nap room unsupervised to use the restroom or to grab items from outside the classroom.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument · High

It was found during the investigation a caregiver intentionally hit a child on the head with a folded blanket.

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space · Medium High

It was found during the investigation nap mats were observed to be touching each other during naptime with no space in between.

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

It was found during the investigation a caregiver lacked good judgment when they covered children's faces with blankets and used one blanket to cover three children.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

3 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 4 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 1 of 8 personelle records reviewed were missing food allergy, physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

A crib had a boppy pillow in it with an infant that was 10 months old.

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib · High

3 infants, two in cribs ages 10 months and 11 months and one on a mat on the floor age 11 months, had their heads completely covered with blankets.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment, in the form of spanking, on their own child while the group was returning from a walking field trip at the park.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

The operation did not self report a discipline concern brought to their attention by a concerned neighbor.

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated · Medium High

During an investigation it was found that the operation did not obtain written authorization, from the parent, to give the medication to the child daily. According to the operations policies written authorization is required to administer medication to children when in care.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High

During an investigation, it was found that the operation failed to report injury to a child where the child sought medical attention.

746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given · Medium High

During an investigation, it was found that the operation is not always recording all instances of a child receiving medication.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High

During an investigation, it was found that a child was being administered prescription medication, with no label or prescription and no box.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

3 of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High

A child with a severe food allergy did not have a completed food allergy plan on file.