Authentic Life Early Learning Center

2.218.B.3

Child in Preschool 1 to be missing a required medication.

2.121.J.1 · Correction due March 30, 2026

Reviewed 13 staff files and observed one staff to be missing an out of state clearance letter. This is a direct violation of stipulation "M" on the probationary license.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of (Out of State Clearance Letters) for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 03/30/2026

2.229.M · Correction due March 2, 2026

2 ceramic pots in the Preschool room.

Required correction: Materials made of brittle or glass are not permitted for children under the age of 5 years, correct immediately 3/2/26. Correct by 03/02/2026

2.237.B · Correction due March 2, 2026

The preschool one door to be broken and not latching.

Required correction: Building must be maintained in a safe condition, correct immediately 3/2/26. Correct by 03/02/2026

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due February 5, 2026

On the preschool playground, the resilient material to measure 2-3 inches and the bottom of the slides.

Required correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately. Correct by 02/05/2026

2.223.A.2

In Early Preschool, the teacher to state she had 7 children and the attendance stated 7 children, but only had 6 children in the room. This is in direct violations of stipulation F on the probationary license. Stipulation F states "At all times, staff members shall know the attendance of the classroom to which they are assigned. Facility Director shall be able to account for all children in care at the facility." The 7th child had moved classrooms that morning.

Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Correct immediately. Corrected at

2.230.B · Correction due September 24, 2025

On the preschool playground, a broken water can toy.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed and threw away the broken toy. No response required. Correct by 09/24/2025

2.230.B · Correction due August 7, 2025

Weed matting on the playground exposed, causing a potential tripping hazard.

Required correction: All indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishing must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, B. covered the weed matting with the rubber mulch. No response required. Correct by 08/07/2025

2.237.B

In Preschool 1 a number of areas of chipping paint and a hole in the wall.

2.230.B · Correction due June 18, 2025

Weed matting coming up from under the rubber mulch posing a potential tripping hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, and materials must be free from hazards. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/18/2025

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due June 18, 2025

The slide on the preschool playground to have only 1-2 inches of resilient materials.

Required correction: All climbing equipment over 18 inches must have at least 6 inches of resilient material. Correct immediately. Correct by 06/18/2025

2.217.A.14 · Correction due April 28, 2025

Outside on the toddler playground, toddler 3 classroom was outside, the Licensing Specialist witnessed H. go inside leaving A. outside with 8 children ages 1.5 - 2 years of age for approximately 2 minutes. Previously cited on 1/14/25. This is a direct violation of stipulation C.

Required correction: Staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: A. took children inside the classroom. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/28/2025

The Licensing Specialist witnessed, outside on the toddler playground, there were 8 toddlers playing while H. went inside the classroom and A. was in the door -way looking inside the classroom with her back to all the toddlers, for approximately 2 minutes. Previously cited on 5/23/22, 1/14/23, 1/25/24, 7/1/24, and 3/31/25. This is a direct violation of stipulation D

2.223.A.2 · Correction due April 28, 2025

In toddler 1 classroom, no children were in attendance, 4 children were signed in. In toddler 2 classroom, 9 children were in attendance and 5 were signed in. In preschool 2 classroom 7 children were in attendance, 8 signed in. Previously cited on 10/2/24, 12/16/24, 3/31/25, and 4/25/25. This is a direct violation of stipulation F.

Required correction: Verification of attendance must reflect the number of children in attendance at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: Staff members corrected the attendance sheet. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 04/28/2025

2.233.C.1 · Correction due April 28, 2025

Licensing Specialist witnessed the toddler 2 door ajar 2 times while completing the safety walk-through.

Required correction: Toddler programs must be physically separated, the classroom doors should not be open when children are in the classroom. Corrected at the time of visit: D. closed the door both times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/28/2025

2.212.A · Correction due April 22, 2025

Through staff members statements, they are not assigned to Infant 1 room. Ch1 and Ch2 look alike. In infant 2, an unmarked bottle was in the mini fridge, this did not have a label with child's name or if it was breast/ whole milk. Previously cited on 8/23/2024, this is a direct violation of Stipulation N

Required correction: Staff must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well being of all children. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist Correct by 04/22/2025 Complaint Allegation :

2.216.F.1 · Correction due April 22, 2025

Per staff members statemnets, the two main teachers assigned to this classroom were out for the day, SM1, SM2 and SM3 were the staff substitutes, they were not familiar with routines or know the children.

Required correction: Qualified staff members when substituting must have knowledge of infants routines, and verify who the children are. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/22/2025

2.213.C · Correction due April 22, 2025

Reviewed 3 staff files, identified SM2 to be missing the safe sleep training. This is a direct violation for stipulation K

Required correction: Obtain the correct training. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation to the Specialist Correct by 04/22/2025

2.223.D.2

In Preschool 2 room, during nap, the room was too dark to supervise children by the white board.

Required correction: Rooms for napping must be bright enough for supervision of all children. Corrected at the time of visit: B. turned the restroom light on to see the children.

2.206.B.10 · Correction due May 22, 2025

Licensing Specialist reviewed handbook, identified the amended parent handbook was missing how parents are notified for incidents, accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Required correction: A written policy must include at minimum the procedure for notifiying parents. Submit a written statement of compliance with documentation to the Specailist Correct by 05/22/2025

2.229.K.3 · Correction due April 22, 2025

In the infant 2 room, observed the evacuation crib broken and unable to use.

Required correction: Evacuation equipment must be ready for use at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 04/22/2025

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due March 31, 2025

In Toddler 1 room, the door was open under the diaper changing table with diaper ointments accessible to children. This is a direct violation of stipulation M.

Required correction: All diaper supplies must be inaccessible to all children at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: B. closed the door. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 03/31/2025

2.223.A.2

In the Preschool 2 room, 9 children were logged in, 10 were in attendance. Previously cited on 10/2/24 This is a direct violation of stipulation F

Required correction: Attendance logs must reflect the correct number of children in attendance.

2.229.C · Correction due March 3, 2025

In the pre-k bathroom, members mark baby wipes with a manufacture label of keep out of reach of children, was on the sink, accessible to all children.

Required correction: All items with a label of keep out of reach must be inaccessible to all children. Corrected at the time of visit: R. removed the baby wipes to a shelf out of reach of all children. No written response needed. Correct by 03/03/2025

2.217.A.14 · Correction due January 14, 2025

In toddler 2, observed staff member J. alone with 6 toddlers. This is a direct violation of stipulation C.

Required correction: Staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times. Corrected at the time of visit: C. took a child from the toddler 2 room to the EPS room. Submit a written response to the Specialist Correct by 01/14/2025

2.223.A.2 · Correction due December 16, 2024

In the infant 2 room, 5 infants were signed in and 4 in attendance. This is a direct violation of stipulation F. In the pre-k classroom, SM didn't know the number of children in attendance, this is a direct violation of stipulation E.

Required correction: Transition logs must be correct at all times, staff members must know the number of children in attendance at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance to the Specialist. Correct by 12/16/2024