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| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on facility documentation and the Surveyor's observation, on the playground, there were 3 children present and 2 children were listed on the roster. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.12 |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: In room 4, there was exposed raw wood on the edges of the stairs to the loft, and there were sharp edges and splintered raw wood on the large building blocks. In room 5, there was exposed raw wood on a cabinet near the door, and there was torn vinyl with exposed foam on a chair. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 5, the water temperature in the diaper changing sink measured 129.3 degrees F. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 5 the soiled clothing container lacked a liner. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.B.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 5, there were dried liquid stains on the east wall below a paper towel dispenser. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.C.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, in Room 4, there was dirt and debris along the edges of the stairs to the loft. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.C.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in the restroom in Room 6, the baseboard was not secure and was loose from the edges of 3 walls. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.F.8. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, in 3 of the 3 restrooms, there was a large build-up of rust in the handwashing sinks along the top edges. In the restroom in Room 8, there were two nicks on the toilet seat. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.1.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, on the playground, there was a 5 inch gap between the ground and the black wrought-iron fence along the southeast side of the playground. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations in the outdoor activity area, the following hazards were accessible to enrolled children: * There was rust along sections of the wrought-iron fence, on the spider climber, and on the bottom of 2 posts. * There was broken plastic with sharp edges on a multi-colored climbing block. * There was splintered wood on 1 swing post. * The climber with the green slide was not secured to the ground and wobbled when light pressure was applied. * There were warped edges on the bottom of the shed. * There was peeling white paint on the window sill and planter box attached to the shed. * There was 6 - 7 feet of exposed root on the tree, protruding up from the ground. | |||
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-10-07 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observations, the playground lacked the following: * 6 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the two climbing blocks and teeter totter. The blocks were located on dirt, and the teeter totter was located on grass. * 3 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the slide. * 5 of the required 6 inches of sand in the fall zones of the stairs, and the sand was hard-packed. | |||
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-09 | article 5 | R9-5-501.A.19.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyors' observations, a can of disinfectant wipes was found stored on a shelf in the preschool room and it was accessible to children. | |||
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-09 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyors' observations, one of the shade structure post's concrete footing was exposed from the sand and the concrete was sharp and rough. | |||
| 2019-05-03 | 2019-05-06 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.B.2. |
| Findings: Based on a review of staff #1's file (date of employment- 8/22/2011), the Surveyor determined the file contained documentation of training but indicated staff had completed only 5 of the required 18 hours of annual training for the period of 8/22/2017 through 8/22/2018. | |||
| 2019-05-03 | 2019-05-06 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured less than 2 of the required 6 inches at the base of the slide, under the swings and under the monkey bars in the outdoor activity area. | |||
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I am really dissapointed in this place,,and am rather shocked how they handle things and situations. The one thing that stands out is the only way you can pay them each month is to give them your bank info and they do automatic withdrawals. That right there is always a bad sign in my book. They have many extra fees that most Childcare facilities do not. The teachers I encountered each day were not nice at all and never spoke to me about how my child was doing and if I asked , they seemed annoyed. My husband gave them
Over three grand in three months and outer child was never there and they still lot charging us and would not work with me at all in what I needed ! They are super money hungry here. Very dissapointing to say the least. And as much money as we gave to them , they said we could not bring out child in at noon to 2 pm ever. And that's not what I was told when we started and I was not told that was in the contract.
I never dreamed I'd be able to find this amazing a preschool for my child. The teachers are experienced, nurturing, naturally curious themselves, and help create a warm and loving community where children and parents feel welcome. My daughter had trouble with separation anxiety when she first started school, but her teacher made her feel safe and loved and my daughter has really blossomed thanks to her teacher's guidance. I highly recommend this school for your preschooler.