Description: In a caring and positive atmosphere we provide a warm and happy place for children to learn. Children of all ages are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of experiences from which to grow. Our classrooms are divided into learning centers and provide children the opportunity to engage in group activities, as well as individual projects and lessons. It is our belief such experiences must be provided in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several children missing the second lead blood test as required. Facility is asked to obtain this information and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several children in care missing either a person authorized to pick the child up on a daily basis or the physician or source of health care. Facility is asked to review all child forms for completion and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several children missing one or both parts of the Health Inventory. Facility is asked to review all child files for completion, obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was informed at the time of the inspection that several staff members were no longer working at the facility. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the employees discussed during the inspection. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(4) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review proof of medical evaluations completed after 2016 for several staff members. Facility is asked to obtain this information and submit copies to the OCC upon completion. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review proof of two staff having completed the required yearly training. Facility is asked to have these staff members complete the training or obtain training certificates and submit a copy to the OCC. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.09.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed two mats in Room 4A used for napping with holes in them. Facility is asked to replace these mats and submit a letter of corrections. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review a completed Emergency Disaster Plan at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to complete the document and submit a copy to the OCC upon completion. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Open |
| Findings: Specialist was unable to review proof of Fire Drills having been conducted after April 2021, and no proof disaster drills completed in 2021. Facility is reminded that Fire Drills should be conducted at least once a month and disaster drill at least twice a year. | |||
| 2021-12-14 | Full | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a dishwasher in Room 4B accessible to children in care. Facility is asked to remove the dishwasher or place a lock on it to make it inaccessible to children and submit photographic evidence upon completion. Specialist also observed diaper cream in Room 1A in the bins under the changing table accessible to children in care. Facility is asked to make these items inaccessible to children and submit a photographic evidence upon completion. | |||
| 2021-01-19 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed several teachers missing the required 12 hours of continued training. Facility is asked to have the members complete the required training and submit a letter of corrections upon completion. | |||
| 2020-08-10 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-05-28 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a staff member who is the mother of a four year old child in care entered this child's classroom and was observed pulling and twisting the child's ear for not listening. Complaint also states that the employee took the child into the bathroom and other staff heard the sound of smacking and the child crying. The employee subjected the child to injurious treatment. Center Director states that the staff member has been advised that this action was inappropriate. Facility shall have employee complete a continued training course on appropriate child discipline. | |||
| 2020-03-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a staff member who is the mother of a four year old child in care entered this child's classroom and was observed pulling and twisting the child's ear for not listening. Complaint also states that the employee took the child into the bathroom and other staff heard the sound of smacking and the child crying. Child discipline was not appropriate. Center Director states that the staff member has been advised that this action was inappropriate. Facility shall have employee complete a continued training course on appropriate child discipline. | |||
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Due to the deceptive practices of the director my child was was abused and emotionally scarred by a class assistant. Unfortunately, there are some wonderful teachers there, but, for fear of another child being put at risk, I wouldn't recommend to anyone.