Description: Your child is the most important gift you've ever been blessed with. At Red Balloon Child Care Centers, Inc. we've been serving families and their little ones since 1982. We care with a commitment that is reflected in the faces of our children. We credit those many professionals that work for us and stay committed to you.
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| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-02 | 251.05(2)(a)2. | Staff Record - Completed Background Check |
| Description: FBI fingerprint background check missing for # individua1 | ||
| 2021-06-17 | 251.07(6)(f)6. | Current Authorizations For Medications On Premises |
| Description: There was a bottle of Children's Tylenol tablets without an authorization on file. | ||
| 2021-06-17 | 251.06(2)(b) | Electrical Or Hot Surface Protection |
| Description: There was one outlet in the two year old room that did not have a protective cover and a protective cover that was designed to cover hanging cords was open near the playground door. | ||
| 2021-06-17 | 251.07(6)(dm)4. | Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records |
| Description: The center's medical logs were reviewed on 9/9 2020. The injuries should be reviewed every 6 months. | ||
| 2021-06-17 | 251.07(6)(f)1.b. | Medication Administration - Containers & Labeling |
| Description: There was a bottle of children's Tylenol tablets in the medication box with no name on it. | ||
| 2020-11-02 | 251.06(3)(b)1. | Emergencies - Routes And Shelter Areas Posted |
| Description: The tornado evacuation route and shelter was not posted. | ||
| 2020-11-02 | 251.09(1)(c) | Infant & Toddler - Documenting Changes In Development |
| Description: There was no documentation of the Under Two Intakes forms being updated at least every 3 months. | ||
| 2020-11-02 | 251.09(1)(am) | Infant & Toddler - Intake Information |
| Description: Two children were missing and Under Two intake form. | ||
| 2019-11-07 | 251.07(6)(i)2. | Adult Handwashing |
| Description: A staff was observed wiping two childrens noses and not washing her hands afterwards. | ||
| 2019-11-07 | 251.07(6)(i)5. | Diapering Children Over Age 2 |
| Description: The waste basket used for diapers is the bathroom to dispose of diapers for children is not hands free. | ||
| 2019-04-22 | 251.06(2)(d) | Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children |
| Description: There were multiple spray bottles of cleaning products and bleach hanging on the end of a changing table in the bathroom accessible to children. Corrected during visit. | ||
| 2019-04-22 | 251.06(9)(a)5. | Kitchen - Single-Service Utensils |
| Description: Plastic silverware were stored on a cart in an open container. | ||
| 2019-04-22 | 251.04(5)(a)5. | Staff File - Registry Certificate, Educational Qualifications |
| Description: Three staff records were reviewed. One staff did not have a certificate from the Registry on file within 3 months documenting her qualifications as a teacher. | ||
| 2018-10-12 | Licensing | No violations found *** |
| 2018-08-13 | 251.04(2)(m) | Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children |
| Description: A toddler-age child had 39 incidents of biting other children between 04/17/18 and 08/10/18. The center did implement strategies to try to lessen the biting incidents but it was not enough to ensure the health and safety and welfare of the other children in the classroom. | ||
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First, let me say, the RB teachers are FANTASTIC! These teachers know their stuff and I so appreciate them. Management on the other hand... is rude, aggressive, and unhelpful. When the CDC changed the mask guidance I noticed that RB teachers were not wearing masks but that the family-facing communication still required masks. I asked the administration and got a very aggressive response, including from the treasurer who was rude, snarky, and offensive. They said that their accreditation recommended but did not require masks. I checked out the accreditation and asked the county what the local guidance was. The local county guidance said they strongly encouraged masks for daycare/preschool. BECAUSE COUNTY CONTACTED THE SCHOOL MY SON LOST HIS SPOT! They said I reported them (which I did not) and that I lied about them (I did not I clearly stated that I was told what the accreditation guidance was). Communication with the school is often uncomfortable with the treasurer jumping into conversations, being rude, aggressive, and unhelpful. The teachers at RB are AMAZING and deserve a better workplace.