Foothill Preschool

2.207.A · Correction due April 8, 2026

Identified through staff statements and attendance documentation that staff members are signing children in and out of the program daily, and parents are not.

Required correction: Ensure the program maintains documentation of each child being signed in and out of the program daily that includes the name of each child, the date, time and signature of the parent/legal guardian. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026

Several children's diaper creams in the main preschool classroom lacking a label with the child's first and last

2.229.C · Correction due April 8, 2026

A bottle of sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked closet accessible to children within the main preschool classroom.

Required correction: Ensure all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member immediately closed and locked the closet door, making the sanitizer inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.229.L · Correction due April 8, 2026

A marker cap and several small pieces of styrofoam, small enough to fit inside of a choke tube, in an art bin within the main preschool classroom, accessible to children under the age of (3) years old and posing a potential choke hazard.

Required correction: Ensure all toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials accessible to children under (3) years of age are not a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member immediately removed the materials from the art bin, making them inaccessible to children and removing the potential choke hazard. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.124.A.3.b · Correction due April 8, 2026

Identified through staff statements that the program is using the Studio and the OT/Therapy multipurpose classrooms with children without obtaining prior approval from the Department.

Required correction: Ensure the program submits written notification to the Department for approval prior to making any changes in the physical use of rooms used for child care. Program understands that any room not approved for use by the Department must be made inaccessible to children until Department approval has been obtained. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.230.C.3.c · Correction due April 8, 2026

An indoor climber that measured (18) inches accessible to children within the main preschool classroom and lacking a (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment.

Required correction: Ensure all preschool and school age climbing equipment has a (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. ***Corrected at the time of visit. Staff member immediately lowered the climber so that it measured (17) inches in height, eliminating the need for a (6) foot use zone. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.133.B · Correction due April 8, 2026

Reviewed (6) staff files and observed all staff members lacking training in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and alarms.

Required correction: Ensure all staff have been trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and alarms prior to working with children. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due April 8, 2026

Two sensory swings hanging in the OT/Therapy room that is being used by children and lacking at least (6) inches of resilient surfacing in the use zone surrounding the swings.

Required correction: Ensure all climbing equipment (18) inches or higher has resilient surfacing of at least (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Program understands the sensory swings must be made inaccessible to chidren until adequate resilient surfacing can be verified. Correct immediately and document correction in written response to Specialist. Correct by 04/08/2026

2.127.D · Correction due May 1, 2025

Reviewed classroom postings and observed all classrooms lacking the required room capacity and staff-to-child ratios.

Required correction: Director immediately (5/1/2025) posted the room capacity and staff-to-child ratios in all classrooms. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 05/01/2025

2.218.C.5 · Correction due May 1, 2025

Reviewed children's medication and observed 2 expired health care plans.

Required correction: Immediately (5/1/2025) ensure all children's individual health care plans are updated at least every 12 months, include all required information and are signed and dated by the health care provider and parent/guardian. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 05/01/2025

2.212.G · Correction due May 31, 2025

Reviewed 5 staff files and observed the program to be lacking documentation of a current medical exam followed by a subsequent self reported health history for J.O., A.P. and A.N.

Required correction: Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response ensuring the above listed staff have obtained a medical statement signed by a health care provider followed by the completion of the annual self-reported health history. Correct by 05/31/2025

2.229.C · Correction due June 4, 2024

A. dish soap on the hand washing sink in the bathroom accessible to children within the Main Classroom, and A., Comet and hand lotion in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom accessible to children within the Jr. K Classroom, all items labeled "Keep out of reach of children."

Required correction: Director immediately (6/4/2024) removed all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" from both classrooms and made them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 06/04/2024

2.229.E · Correction due June 4, 2024

Several thumbtacks on a bulletin board in the hallway between the main classroom and the multipurpose room, accessible to children under the age of 3 years old.

Required correction: Director immediately (6/4/2024) removed the thumbtacks from the bulletin board, making them inaccessible to children. NO RESPONSE NEEDED. Correct by 06/04/2024