Beginning Years Daycare IV, Inc.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. I observed exposed nails on the ramp railing that leads from the main door to the OLE.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2026

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed debris on the Outdoor Learning Environment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2026

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on wall in space #4 and space #5.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2026

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed the following: in space #5, the electrical outlet cover not in good repair in the bathroom and the caulking around the sink not in good repair. The handrail on the ramp to the OLE is not in good repair. A wooden plank on the ramp to the OLE is not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2026

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. As a staff member was gathering her belongings to leave for the day and a child picked up her McDonalds cup of water.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/31/2025

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the OLE, the mulch surfacing measured beneath the six inch height requirement.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2025

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. During today's visit, I observed debris on the OLE, near the ramp children use to access the OLE space.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2025

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #6, I observed three bottles in the refrigerator with the wrong date (10/15/24).

Violation corrected during visit

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #6, I observed a charger plugged into an outlet near the diaper changing table/ accessible to infants.

Violation corrected during visit

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space #4, I observed a broken toy bin.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4 and #5, I observed rusted paper towel holders in the bathrooms.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3, I observed an outlet cover not in use, without a safety cover.

Violation corrected during visit

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed a broken adult chair on the playground.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Four out of ten chilren's records did not have documentation of the child's hospital preference.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff member (start date:9/14/23) did not have documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (A.C)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, there was no staff/ child ratio sheet posted.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #1, I observed a hole in the wall behind the closet door. In space #2, the (L) bathroom was not in good repair, I observed: holes in the wall behind the toilet, the caulking peeling around the sink, the paper towel holder rusted; inside the toilet bowl not clean. In space #5, I observed the (L) bathroom not in good repair, I observed; the ceiling hanging in spots because of water spots, the paper towel holder rusted, the caulking around the sink not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #6, I observed three electrical outlets near the diaper changing table and refrigerator.

Violation corrected during visit

Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. In space #6, I observed one evacuation crib where 7 infants are enrolled.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024

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. Three out of three new employees did not have emergency information filed on or before the first day of work. (S.O, P.K, A.G)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three out of three new staff members did not have documentation that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to providing care with children. (S.O, P.K, A.G)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024