Shady Brook Baptist Child Care Center

“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 facility did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.”

Violation corrected during visit

“All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member's first aid training had expired.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

“All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member's CPR training had expired.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

“Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission One (1) child's immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2025

“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. A QT cup of soda was located in space two (2).”

Violation corrected during visit

“Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator did not renew the ITS-SIDS training.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2025

“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. One (1) outlet was uncovered in space four (4).”

Violation corrected during visit

“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2024

“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the sliding board and climbing dome on the preschool playground.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024

“Balloons were accessible to children. Children from space four were playing with balloons.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024

“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2024

“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The sliding board had detached 1 inch away from the wooden platform.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024

“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the sliding board and climber on the large playground. The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the small sliding board and climber on the small front playground.”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024

“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. A dunkin doughnuts cup was observed in space four (4).”

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/1/2023

“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) teacher was supervising eleven (11) children between space three (3) and four (4).”

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/29/2023