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2.229.L · Correction due January 21, 2026

At the time of the visit observed batteries, paper clips and gems game that contained small pieces accessible to children under the age of 3 years in an unlocked drawer in the Preschool classroom and a broken cryon in the Art area in the Preschool classroom. All items can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years. Also observed 2 small pink chalk pieces accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the playground.

Required correction: Immediately (1/21/2026) toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed all the items and made them inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/21/2026 Correct by 01/21/2026

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due January 21, 2026

At the time of the inspection, observed diapers and wipes accessible to children in the Preschool bathroom.

Required correction: All diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed all the items and made them inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/21/2026 Correct by 01/21/2026

2.615.K · Correction due January 21, 2026

At the time of the visit observed a screwdriver in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Preschool classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (1/21/2026) any hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the item and made it inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/21/2026 Correct by 01/21/2026

2.223.C.2.a · Correction due January 21, 2026

At the time of the visit observed 5 cribs to be lacking fitted sheets. No children were observed in the classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (1/21/2026) all cribs must have fitted sheets. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed all the sheets from the cribs. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 2/21/2026 Correct by 01/21/2026

2.213.B · Correction due January 24, 2025

Reviewed 6 staff files. Observed A.B., lacking a current standard precautions training.

Required correction: Immediately, all staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training and must renew annually. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/31/2025. Correct by 01/24/2025

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due February 27, 2024

In the Toddler Room #48 bathroom; diapers, wipes, diaper cream and gloves were in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, all diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing diaper change supplies. Submit a statement of compliance by 3/12/2024. Correct by 02/27/2024

2.237.D

In the Preschool Room #50, a staff member's personal bag was behind the desk, accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, volatile substances and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area accessible to children. Corrected at the time of visit, the teacher put a gate up and locked it, making the bag inaccessible to children.

2.213.L · Correction due March 28, 2024

Reviewed 5 staff files, observed 4 missing current training in child development.

Required correction: All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 3/28/224 Correct by 03/28/2024