Banana-Rama Day Care

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. It was observed that one (1) staff member hired in June 2025 and has contact with children did not have complete documentation on file of receiving at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Files for the four (4) children currently enrolled in the program were monitored today. It was observed that two (2) children did not have documentation on file that either the child’s parent or caregiver had reviewed/received information on the program’s parent participation plan either on or before the child's first day of attendance.

Violation corrected during visit

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three (3) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that two (2) veteran staff members did not have documentation on file for having completed all the required Health and Safety training topics as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2026

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the kitchen a First Aid kit containing one (1) ice pack, three (3) packets of medicated ointment and seven (7) packets of medicated oral tablets all labeled with the warning ‘Keep out of the Reach of Children’ and accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored on a counter.

Violation corrected during visit

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was observed that the program’s Ready to Go File had not been updated, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/11/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Mr. H., the program's volunteer was observed twice being left alone, supervising the children.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/11/2025

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. While in the outdoor learning environment it was observed that there were gardening tools including a shovel and shears stored leaning against the house and stored on a table accessible to children. It was also observed that there were three riding toys and patio furniture each with visible rusting being stored in the outdoor learning area and accessible to children. It was also observed in the licensed child care there was one electrical light with a broken face plate and one panel of hanging window blind with broken slats present. Each of these had pointy edges and creates a safety hazard.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. H. or Ms. H. had an updated annual emergency information form on file.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that Mr. M. did not have a file available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. H. or Ms. H. had a current staff development plan or annual staff evaluation on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was observed that the program’s Ready to Go File had not been updated, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2024

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. H. or Ms. H. had documentation of completing the annual review of the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan, as required.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. H. or Ms. H. had an updated annual health questionnaire on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that three (3) children did not have documentation of receiving annual reviews of their emergency information by either a parent or caregiver, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Four (4) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that four (4) child did not have completed permission forms for off premise activities, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024