Learn and Laugh Preschool

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

The playground fence was observed to have two entrapment and splinter hazards.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The playground mulch was observed to be less than an inch deep.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

There was bug spray observed accesible to children.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High

Trash was observed on the playground while children were present.

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment · Medium High

The operation did not have the proper sanitation process for dishes. Multiple toys in the classroom and on the large playground were observed to have layers of debris.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The director could not provide a sanitation inspection.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

The toddler room classroom was observed to have chipping paint on the wall and the gate. The bathroom floor had visible dirt marks. A bathroom ceiling tile appeared to have been molded with water stains.There were three trash cans accessible to children.The kitchen floor appeared to have dirt marks on the ground and on the baseboards.

746.1611(b) - Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet · Medium High

All classes of children at the operation were observed to be combined on the playground with one caregiver for 3-4minutes.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving · Medium

One employee was observed to have an active background check after seperating from the operation.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required · Medium High

An additional person was not in the building during nap time.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

Walls near sink was observed to have paint peeling and dirt/soap scum stains in the older infant room. Bathroom was observed to have soiled diapers child's water bottle, and toilet paper on the floor.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained · Medium High

This standard was re-cited. The loose fill was not at the proper depth around the climbing equipment as required. The equipment is not in use at this time.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual Health inspection has not been completed since April.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children · Medium

During inspection the caregiver had 10 children 9 that were 18m to 3 yr old with one infant, making the caregiver out of ratio with 12 or fewer children.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

There is a piece of soft play equipment that is in the infant room that has become worn and torn and can no longer be sanitized properly.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

Sanitizing equipment was within the child's reach in the infant room.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children · High

During inspection of the playground there were 2 buckets of water observed on the playground that had material settled in the buckets and standing water, more than 8 inches, in the buckets accessible to children.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit · Medium

The first aid kit was missing tweezers and thermometer.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained · Medium High

The loose fill on the playground was observed to be less than 1 inch in front of the large slide.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Children recrods were reviewed and 4 records were missing the Parents rights, 2 records were mimssing the immunizations, 1 record was missing the health statement.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

A crib that an infant was sleeping in had a bottle and a blanket it in with the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the items from the infants crib.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe · Medium High

There were empty food cans (like what green beans come in) that were accessible to children. These cans could cut the children hands if they picked them up. This was corrected as inspection when the cans were removed.

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium

During the follow-up the liability insurance policy unavailable for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024. 9/27/2024-There still was no active liability policy available for review. Director stated she sent the notice to inform the parents of no liabilty insurance on the operation back in March 2024.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

Neither the director nor the caregiver had CPR and First Aid certification for review.

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium

There were no active liability insurance policy available for review. The most recent policy expired on 1/31/2024.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly · Medium High

The illumination within the initial classroom appears to be malfunctioning and requires immediate attention.

746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High

There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

There were no fire drills log avaiable for review.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training · Medium High

Trainings were not available during the inspection.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

There were several walls and equipment that needed cleaning or replacing. There were dead crickets throughout the building.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired · Medium High

There were many tripping hazards present in both play areas. This was corrected when the director moved the toys and organized to eliminate tripping hazards.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

1 out of 4 children were missing some shots.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

1 out of 4 staff was missing a notarized affidavit.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

During the walktrhough, there were piles of items and clutter causing a tripping hazard and possible health and safety hazareds. The following items were observed and accessible to children: Pile of clothing and blankets. Stacked area of open plastic bins containing clothing and supplies. Some supplies are spilling out of the containers onto the floor covering the walking area. Shelves with a bottle of sode and can or pringles. Chairs, foam tiles and other items on the floor of the changing area. Rugs with visible dirt and trash.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

A garbage can was observed to be full of garbage without a lid, and accessible to children.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

1 out of 4 staff files were not available for review.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High

During an inspection, children were observed unsupervised during several incidents.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age · Medium High

An 8 mo old child was combined in a room with a 3 year old child (exceeding 18 mo age gap).

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children · Medium High

One classroom was over ratio with one caregiver supervising 10 children ages 8mo-3 years old with a SAG of 18-24mo. This was corrected at inspection when additional caregivers returned from lunch.

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age · Medium High

An 8 mo old, non walking infant was in a classroom (during naptime) without a crib for sleeping.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

A child was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the child was removed from the seat.