DPS ECE Farrell B. Howell School

2.223.A.2 · Correction due May 19, 2026

In classroom 136 there were 16 children present and only 15 children were signed in on the attendance sheet. In classroom 135 there were 16 children present and only 14 children marked on the name to face sheet.

Required correction: The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members corrected the attendance sheets and marked all child on the attendance sheet on 5/19/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/26/2026. Correct by 05/19/2026

2.230.C.8 · Correction due May 19, 2026

Outside on the playground licensing specialist observed a lot of debris all throughout the playground. The debris poses a possible safety hazard. There was also a small piece of black weed barrier sticking out of the wood chips posing a possible tripping hazard.

Required correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/26/2026. Correct by 05/19/2026 Licensed Classrooms Include: 1. Classroom: #135 Classroom Type: Preschool Capacity: 20 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 2. Classroom: Cafeteria #109 Classroom Type: Multi-purpose Capacity: 114 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years 3. Classroom: 118 Classroom Type: Multi-purpose Capacity: 65 Youngest Age: 2.5 Years Oldest Age: 6 Years

2.120.C.2

Reviewed 6 staff files and staff member # 6 was lacking proof of submitting a Trails form within 10 calendar days of the first day of employment.

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 # 6 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letter for staff member # 6 with written response to the Specialist by 9/4/2025.

2.230.C.8 · Correction due August 28, 2025

Outside on the playground near the fence there was exposed weed material posing a possible tripping hazard.

Required correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/4/2025. Correct by 08/28/2025

2.217.A.15 · Correction due October 3, 2024

Licensing Specialist observed classroom 133 and 136 outside play on the playground. All 30 children 18 from classroom 136 and 12 children from classroom 133 were outside and interacting all together. The program was over the max groups size of 20 children for the mixed age group of 3 to 5 years old.

Required correction: The facility must not exceed the max group size for the mixed age group of 3 to 5 years old. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff separated the classes by placing large orange cones across the playground on 10/3/2024.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 10/10/2024. Correct by 10/03/2024

2.223.A.2

In classroom 133 Licensing Specialist reviewed the attendance verification sheet and it only had 11 children recorded and there were 12 children present.

7.702.72.C.1.a · Correction due November 13, 2023

On the playground under the slide there was less than 2 inces of woodchips being used for resilient surfacing.

Required correction: Ensure that there is at least 6 inches of woodchips in the use zones surrorunding the equipment including the swings. Correct and Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 11/20/2023. Correct by 11/13/2023