Providence Preparatory School- Westbury Building

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 Space 6, flashlights with easily accessible batteries were stored on a counter lower than five (5) feet.

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. In Spaces 1 and 2 bottles stored in plastic baggies were accessible to children in unlocked refrigerator. In Space 1, a plastic bag was stored in a child's backpack accessible to children. In Space 5 stickers in plastic wrap were on a counter accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, a child with a Medical Action Plan did not have prescribed Benadryl on site.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/6/2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 8, on December 16, 2025 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom during a transition to outdoor play for three (3) minutes and forty-five (45) seconds.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 4, on August 26, 2025 at approximately 9:03 am, a child was left unattended and alone in the classroom serving toddlers during a routine fire drill.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2025

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection.

Violation corrected during visit

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 1 and Space 2, feeding schedules were not updated to include baby food for two (2) children enrolled.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Spaces 1 and 2, on Monday, August 18, 2025 , it was documented that three (3) children were not initially placed on their back when placed in the crib.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 2, a diaper cream expired 7/2025 and in Space 5, Aquaphor expired 6/2025 and Aquaphor expired 7/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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. In Spaces 1, 2, and 6 sheet protectors, diapers wrapped in plastic and grocery bags with clothing were accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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. In Spaces 1 and 3 sheet protectors were accessible to children under three. In Spaces 4 and 5 construction paper wrapped in plastic was accessible to children under three. In Space 6 soiled clothes in grocery store bags were hanging in the bathroom accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member had an health questionnaire on file that expired 1/30/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

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. One (1) staff member's health and safety training expired 4/13/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

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 Space 6, Aquaphor found in a back pack accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #11, a bottle of Benadryl and a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's hire date was July 1, 2024, however the medical report was dated July 12, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #9, Neosporin First Aid Ointment was located in a staff member's backpack located in a basket on the floor.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One new staff member had a TB screening form on file signed by a doctor however, each question on the form had not been answered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On 1/25/24, three infants bottles were confused causing two infants to be fed the wrong bottle.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's annual evaluation and staff development plan was not completed annually. The evaluation/development plan was due May 2023 however was completed August 2023.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Three steering wheels located on the playground were not secure causing a pinching hazard.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6, there was a container with diaper creams located on the bottom shelf of the changing table instead of 5 feet above the floor.

Violation corrected during visit