DPS/ECE Sandra Todd-Williams Academy

2.229.C · Correction due May 18, 2026

In classroom 110 there was a bag of baby wipes labeled 'Keep out of reach of children" sitting on a ledge near the handwashing sink.

Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including baby wipes must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit a teacher placed the baby wipes up high and inaccessible to children on 5/18/2026. No reponse required.*** Correct by 05/18/2026

2.212.E

Licensing Specialist observed a staff member in classroom 106 to be on their cell phone, while care for a child that was sitting at a table.

2.238.C · Correction due March 26, 2026

In classroom 110 and 111 there were cots with children resting on the cots blocking the outside egress exit.

Required correction: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. ***Corrected at the time of the visit all the cots were moved out of the way of egress exit on 3/26/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/2/2026. Correct by 03/26/2026

2.230.B · Correction due March 6, 2026

In classroom 112 there was a loose long electrical cord that was connected to a light table. The loose long cord was posing a possible strangulation hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including a loose long electrical cord must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher wrapped up the cord and made it inaccessible to the children on 3/6/2026.*** Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 3/13/2026. Correct by 03/06/2026

2.223.A.2

In classroom 106 there were 4 children present and only 3 of the children were signed in on the attendance sheet.

2.220.G · Correction due February 11, 2026

In the cafeteria there was a first aide bag with a child's emergency medication sitting on a low table accessible to children.

Required correction: All emergency medication must be made inaccessible to children to children.***Corrected at the time of the visit. A staff member placed the first aide bag up high on a hook making the bag inaccessible to children on 2/11/2026. No response required.*** Correct by 02/11/2026

2.229.C · Correction due May 20, 2025

In the 112 classroom there was an open bag of potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children." The potting soil sitting on the edge of the counter top next to the door accessible to children.

Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including a bag of potting soil must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the potting soil was moved and made inaccessible to children.*** No response required. Correct by 05/20/2025

2.230.B

In classroom 109 the rug in the block area was stick up and posing a possible tripping hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher and director places the carpet flat on the ground removing the tripping

2.216.H.2 · Correction due April 24, 2025

Licensing Specialist observed a volunteer working with 3 children alone at a table in the hallway.

Required correction: Volunteers who are not required to be equally qualified or successfully complete background checks must be supervised and given instruction as to the center's policies and procedures. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the volunteer went inside classroom 110 with a qualified teacher to work with the children.***Respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 5/1/2025. Correct by 04/24/2025

2.212.E

Outside on the playground there was a staff member using their cell phone while supervising children.

Required correction: When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member put the phone away and

2.229.C · Correction due April 1, 2025

In the cafeteria there was a bottle of sunscreen labeled "keep out of reach of children" sitting on the white board accessible to children.

Required correction: All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including the bottle of sunscreen must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the bottle of sunscreen up high on a shelf and inaccessible to children. No response required*** Correct by 04/01/2025

2.230.B · Correction due April 1, 2025

In classroom 109 there was a air purifier cord and a light table cord longer than 18 inches long. The two cords were accessible to children and posing possible a safety hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings including the air purifier cord and light table cords

2.237.H · Correction due April 1, 2025

In the cafeteria there were 2 power cords with 5 uncovered outlets accessible to children.

Required correction: In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed covers on all 5 outlets. No response needed.*** Correct by 04/01/2025

2.207.A

In classroom 112 the sign in and out sheet was reviewed and 2 children were missing the time they arrived at the center,

Required correction: For security purposes, a sign in/sign out sheet for parents or staff must include the date, the child's name, and the time the child arrived at and left the center. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member wrote in the time the 2

2.121.J.1 · Correction due December 9, 2024

Reviewed staff files and 2 staff members J. S. and V.T. were lacking a State Based Background Check Clearance letter.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members J. S. and V.T. have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of State background check Clearance Letters for staff members J. S. and V. T.with written response to Specialist by 12/16/2024. Correct by 12/09/2024

Outside on the playground there was a torn area of turf as well as a piece of turf missing next to the double slides. In classrooms 109 and 113 there were long power cords over 18 inches long posing a possible strangulation hazard accessible to children.