Description: The teachers and staff at your Ellsworth KinderCare are dedicated and passionate about providing your child with the best education and care in the valley. Our teachers have an average of 11 years of early childhood experience and a combined total of over 160 years in the early childhood education field. We strive for excellence through continuing education with our biannual company professional development trainings. At the end of the day the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love for learning.
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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 1's classroom, 1 diaper wipe container and 2 diaper ointments were labeled with a first name only rather than a first and last name as required In the 2's A classroom, 2 diaper wipe containers were labeled with a first name only rather than a first and last name as required. In the 2's B classroom, 2 diaper ointments were labeled with a first name only rather than a first and last name as required. * Previously cited on 03/26/21 and 07/02/21. | |||
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | Article 5 | R9-5-502.A.5. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, upon the Surveyors' arrival in the Infants' B classroom, 2 enrolled infants were in tummy time alone and unsupervised by staff. The staff member was across the room performing other job duties and was not within reach of the infants. * Previously cited on 03/26/21. | |||
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | article 5 | R9-5-502.C.1.m.n. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that 3 infants' written feeding instructions were not current/updated in the Infant B room. Two infants' written feeding instructions were not current/updated in the Infant A room. * Previously cited on 03/26/21 and 07/02/21. | |||
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | Article 5 | R9-5-511.C. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Preschool classroom during nap time, cots were placed 8-10 inches apart between rows rather than 18 inches apart as required. * Previously cited on 07/02/21. | |||
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children in the outdoor activity areas: Toddler playground: * There was peeling paint at the base of the east wall facing the play area. Preschool playground: * There was exposed landscape fabric protruding from the woodchips in several areas along the west wall. * There was chipped blue paint on the bar of the bouncy seat. * Previously cited on 03/26/21. | |||
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-10-20 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the outdoor activity areas lacked the following required resilient surfacing: Toddlers' playground: * 3 of the required 6 inches of loose wood chips in the fall zones of the slides and steps on the climbing structure and in the fall zones of the swings. Preschool playground: * 3 of the required 6 inches of loose woodchips in the fall zones of the slides and steps on the climbing structure. * Previously cited on 04/11/19, 06/09/20, 03/26/21, and 07/02/21. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, there was a container of Restroom cleaner and a container of Toilet Bowl Disinfectant cleaner located on a low shelf under the diaper changing sink area accessible to enrolled children in the Younger Infant classroom. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | Article 5 | R9-5-501.C.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Younger 2's classroom, there were children running around the classroom, climbing on shelves and climbing on the chairs near the cubby shelf. The room was very chaotic, and the staff in the room were having difficulty maintaining control and were unable to supervise the children. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-501.C.9.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the Younger Infant room and Older Infant room, there was a tube of unlabeled Desitin lotion. In the 2's Discovery classroom, there were 3 containers of wipes labeled with first names only. *Previously cited: 03-26-2021. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-502.C.1.m.n. |
| Findings: Based on staff statements and the Surveyors' observations, both the Younger Infants' room and the Older Infants' room lacked written feeding instructions for one infant present in each room. Staff stated the children were new. *Previously cited: 03-26-2021. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations,in the Younger Infant classroom, the diaper changing surface was not smooth. There were 2 raised brown areas on the far left side of the diaper changing surface. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, the 1's classroom lacked single-use paper hand towels from a dispenser. *Previously cited: 03-26-2021. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, in the 2's classroom, the soiled clothing container lacked a lid. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | article 5 | R9-5-509.C.18.e. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyors' observations, it was determined that food substitutions were not posted on the lunch menu prior to the first meal service of the day on 07-02-2021. The posted menu documented the meal as a veggie burger, beef patty, whole grain bun, roasted potato wedges, tropical fruit and milk, however, children were actually served chicken nuggets, bread, carrots, peaches and milk. | |||
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-09 | Article 5 | R9-5-510.A.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, as the Surveyors walked in the 2's classroom, they could hear staff #1 yelling at enrolled children in the 1's classroom. (The 1's and 2's classrooms had adjoining toilet rooms with half-doors.) Staff #1 spoke to the children in a loud, harsh tone and said, " Excuse me!" and "Get down!" | |||
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