Description: St. James’ Preschool nurtures the spirits of young children in a safe, caring environment, featuring bright and airy classrooms. Together we build knowledge using all of the senses, by interacting with others, and by learning through play. Nature is a key to learning at St. James’ Preschool! We provide a quiet country setting with lots of time for outside play where exploration is encouraged.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.12.03D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed two gallon containers of milk in the facilities refrigerator that was dated February 4, 2020. Facility may not serve milk more than 4 days past the expiration date as per regulations. Facility will correct immediately and submit a statement of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed empty gallon size zip lock bags in the bottom of two children's cubbies and observed clothes in gallon zip lock bags in one of the children's bathrooms. Plastic bags are potentially hazardous items and shall be stored in locations which are inaccessible to children in care as per regulations. Director will correct immediately and submit a letter of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.10.01A(3)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility's emergency and disaster plan was not updated at least annually as per regulations. Director states she is currently re-taking the Emergency Preparedness Training and will submit her updated plan and certificate to office for correction within 10 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility was not practicing the emergency preparedness plan at least twice per year as per regulations. Facility will begin immediately and will submit documentation of their first emergency drill within 10 working days for correction. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival at 2:40 PM, specialist observed Room 2 to have 8 children on cots and no staff member in the room. The divider was opened slightly between Room 1 and Room 2 and Director stated she could see in room from her office, but each room must have staffing in place at all times when children are in care. Facility corrected at time of inspection and will submit a statement of correction and plan of action to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Appropriate supervision was not in place when room 2 was left without a staff member physically present in that room during a portion of rest time. Upon arrival at 2:40 PM, specialist observed Room 2 to have 8 children on cots and no staff member in the room. The divider was opened slightly between Room 1 and Room 2 and Director stated she could see in room from her office, but this does not constitute adequate or appropriate supervision as outlined in the regulations. Additionally, specialist observed one child on a cot in the hallway and while staff from another room could see him, he must be in an approved space with approved staffing for supervision purposes at all times. Facility corrected at time of inspection and will submit a statement of correction and plan of action to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: The facility could not ensure the safety of children at all times in Room 2 if a staff member was not present, for any amount of time, during child care hours. Upon arrival at 2:40 PM, specialist observed Room 2 to have 8 children on cots and no staff member in the room. The divider was opened slightly between Room 1 and Room 2 and Director stated she could see in room from her office, but each room must have staffing in place at all times when children are in care. Facility corrected at time of inspection and will submit a statement of correction and plan of action to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed the bottom step on the wooden slide on the play structure to be in need of repair and a broken door with rough edges on a plastic kitchen set in the outdoor play area. Specialist also observed a cracked slide on the plastic space ship and a broken shopping cart in the outdoor play area. Director stated that they have taken the children out front instead of in the playground due to the mud and that she will be throwing those items away. In any case, the play area should remain in compliance at all times. Director will inspect all areas of the outdoor activity area to ensure it is in good repair in all areas and will submit a letter of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.04.01B | Corrected |
| Findings: Upon arrival, specialist observed 16 children napping in room 1 with an approved capacity of 14 on their Letter of Compliance. Director will correct immediately and submit a letter of correction to office within 5 working days. Director stated that she believes she submitted an Change in Facility form to update the capacity in this room, but an increase in capacity can not be implemented until the Letter of Compliance reflects that number. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.03.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not obtain written approval of change prior to increasing capacity in Room 1. Director stated that she does not normally have 16 children in that room. A facility must always remain in compliance. Facility will correct immediately and submit a statement of correction to office within 5 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist conducted a random sample review of children's files. Specialist did not observe physician information on emergency cards for 4 children in care and permission to pick up on one child's emergency card in the random sample review. Facility will review all student emergency cards to ensure they are complete in all areas and have parents complete as applicable and submit a statement of correction to office within 10 working days. | |||
| 2020-02-26 | Full | 13A.17.03.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not have a written record of emergency and disaster drills and some but not all the monthly fire drills they state were conducted. Facility will correct immediately and submit a copy of their fire and emergency drills for March within 10 working days for correction. | |||
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