Description: Beacon House Inc, STEAM WORKS is a Licensed Child Care Center in Hagerstown MD, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | Other | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The baby gate located nearest to the elevator has a crack and needs to be repaired. | |||
| 2021-10-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint alleges that children were yelled at by staff. Center acknowledges that they had problems with a staff member yelling at children. That staff member has been terminated. | |||
| 2021-10-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: The complaint alleges that children were left unsupervised on two separate occasions this past week. Center confirms that this did occur. The responsible staff member has been terminated. | |||
| 2021-10-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Center confirms that one van driver, and the aide the accompanied her, did not have current certification in FA/CPR. The driver is no longer employed. The center reports that all other drivers are currently in FA/CPR. Center to provide documentation of same. | |||
| 2021-08-19 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-06-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: Several outlets throughout the center were not plugged or capped. All outlets were capped at the time of this inspection. corrected at this time. | |||
| 2021-06-07 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the time of the inspection the center had 11 children in a mixed age group with 1 staff member. Center reports that they had a child having a behavioral problem that required separation from the group. Center corrected immediately at the time of this inspection. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: All children's records were reviewed. The center is missing Health forms and Emergency forms for several children in care. Center to obtain complete records on all children enrolled. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The center is using the front lobby area as a gathering area for transition times. This was discussed with the previous director at the initial inspection but not noted on the license as being used this way. The program is also using 3 small classrooms for small groups. One room is being used as a cafeteria and 2 rooms have toys for small groups. These rooms are not approved to be used at this time. Operator to cease using these rooms at this time. Operator to submit changes in facilities forms and appropriate documentation to OCC to evaluate the use of these spaces. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: All child care programs continue to operate under COVID protocols. At the time of this inspection both preschool and school age children were present in care. While the teachers were wearing face coverings, none of the children were wearing face coverings and the children were not social distancing. The teachers were advised that all children should be wearing face coverings as developmentally appropriate and all should be socially distancing as able. School age children were instructed to wear face coverings and children were moved apart to facilitate some distance at the time of this inspection. Operator admits that he has had volunteers in the program recently. The operator was advised that volunteers are not permitted in child care at this time under COVID protocols. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: At the inspection a 2 year old child was observed walking into the gathering space from a hallway. This child was not able to be seen or heard by staff that were In the gathering space before arriving from the hallway. Staff were advised that all children needed to be supervised appropriately in the group. Corrected at this inspection. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.08B(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: During the inspection it was observed that preschool aged children were napping in the preschool room without any supervision. The teacher was in the lobby gathering area with another teacher and children. The teacher was advised at that time that preschool children may never be left alone unsupervised in the classroom. The teacher returned to the room. Corrected at this inspection. | |||
| 2021-04-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: The program did not conduct a fire drill in February 2021. Program did conduct a drill in March and April. Operator is aware that the drills need to be conducted monthly. Corrected at this time. | |||
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