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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0172512 | 2026-04-20 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 166261 on 4.20.2026. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. ***This was a self-report by the facility. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:3 Toddler 1 (1s) 1:6 Twos 2 (1/2s) 1:5 Pre 2 (3s) 1:8 KP1 (4/5s) 1:5 There were 6 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. 1 of 1 Fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: written statements. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 166261 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. There were no deficiencies observed, subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0160668 | 2025-09-29 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 146179 on 9.29.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Please submit a Plan of Correction within 10 days. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants - 1:3, 2:5 1s - 1:3, 1:6 2s - 1:6, 1:6 3s - 1:3, 2:3 4s - 2:5 There were 7 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint Clearance card reviewed was valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Child’s records, Employee Statement Forms, Administrative Leave Memo, Ratio counts, a child’s sign-in and out sheets, and Transition Report. Others interviewed: The complainant. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 146179 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that the allegation was unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0159509 | 2025-09-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation 143447 on 9.9.2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted through the portal at this time due to enforcement action. Ratios observed were as follows: Infants 2:6, 2:7 1's 2:11, 1:5 2's 1:7, 2:12 3's 2:12, 2:9 4's 2:13 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 6 staff files reviewed during this investigation. 6 of 6 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The following documents were observed: Employee statement forms, Employee Conference Memos, Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement forms, and Administrative Leave memos. The complainant was unable to be reached. Upon completion of Complaint investigation 143447 it was determined from the Compliance Officer's observations and interviews that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0158580 | 2025-08-27 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/27/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 7 of 7 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Tummy time for Infants 2. The torn fabric tunnel on the playground. 3. Keeping climbing structures away from the fence near a busy street. 4. Water in sensory tables. 5. Brooms/dust pans must be inaccessible to enrolled children. 6. Keep an eye on the playground surfacing. 7. Tomato plants and bags of soil in the garden area. 8. Outlets must be covered by a safety plug. 9. Cords must be inaccessible to enrolled children. | |||
| INSP-0047662 | 2024-09-03 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 12 of 12 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. The Director was reminded that the license fee must be paid prior to October 31, 2024. 2. Ensure expired medications are returned to the parent. 3. Ensure infant feeding plans are complete. 4. Ensure tummy time is supervised. 5. Ensure current liability insurance is available onsite for review. 6. Ensure there is no peeling paint within an infant's reach. 7. Ensure the sanitizing solution for diaper changing is an immediate sanitizer. 8. Ensure standing water in water tables is covered unless in use. 9. Ensure exit doors are unblocked. 10. Ensure equipment is sanitizable (black vinyl chairs). 11. Ensure outlets are covered with a safety plug on an electrical strip. 12. Ensure cords are inaccessible to children. 13. Ensure toilet room vents are operable. 14. Ensure toilets are maintained in a clean and sanitizable condition (tape on the base). 15. Ensure stock medication is not in the first aid kit. 16. Ensure Criminal History Affidavits are in each staff file (front and back sides). 17. Ensure outdoor activity areas do not have storage and ensure there are no gaps greater than 4 inches in the fence. 18. Ensure shed doors are secure. Compliance Officer #1 is Tricia Tartaglio Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer | |||
| INSP-0034931 | 2023-11-22 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00064332 investigation on 11/22/23. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Name of the Compliance Officer #1: Jennifer Flicker Name of the Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 & 1:3, One year olds: 1:2 & 1:3, Two-year-olds: 1:5 & 1:7, Three year olds: 2:8 & 1:10, Four year olds: 1:7 & 1:9. There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 1 staff file reviewed during this investigation. The fingerprint clearance card for the staff was verified to be valid through the DPS website. Others interviewed: The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant by phone but the Complainant did not return the call. Documentation observed was the incident reports regarding the biting incidents, rosters and the licensee's biting policy. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation that allegation #1 was unsubstantiated. The following deficiency was observed and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. | |||
| INSP-0032023 | 2023-09-06 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 9/6/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. There were 4 staff files reviewed. Four of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey was completed at the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0028791 | 2023-06-23 | Modification | Complete |
| Initial Comments: No deficiencies were found at the time of the modification inspection conducted on 6/23/23. A diapering area was added to Room 6. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker, Lead, and Name of Compliance Officer #2: Fred Geyser | |||
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