First United Methodist Child Development Center

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. A childs cup in the Fireflies room was not labled and three teachers cups throughout the building were unabled.

Violation corrected during visit

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. A outlet was uncovered in the 4/5 year old room near the book center.

Violation corrected during visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The Dragonflies, (one and two year olds) room had a plastic bag under the changing table.

Violation corrected during visit

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Tadpole room did not have evidence of this polocy in the room.

Violation corrected during visit

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There were two (2) fans in space number three (3) and one (1) in the music and movement room that were within reach of the children and did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

Violation corrected during visit

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The allergy/food preference information was not posted in the main kitchen/food preparation area.

Violation corrected during visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. There was a plastic bag with diapers and wipes under the changing table.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. there was a spot on the wall where paint was peeling in the three year old classroom.

Violation corrected during visit

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. on the toddler aged playground there was a wooden dramatic play kitchen what was warped and falling apart.

Violation corrected during visit

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. there was an uncovered outlet on the left side of the room near almost near the cubbies in space 7(dragon fly).

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. form for A.M. did not have the amount needed. (frisky frogs)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2024

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. There was one child who did not have a plan for his mild reaction to nuts.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2024

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In room #2 there was not a current plan posted for this week or previous weeks. This is a repeat violation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In the room that serves toddlers, the prescription medication did not have the original label with instructions.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. New staff member I.T. did not have results indicating they were free of TB before beginning work.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023

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. One new staff member did not have a signed document of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In rooms #3 and #5 the medical administration permission form and record were not present for one child in each room.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023