Big Blue Marble

Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. One (1) preschool bathroom was observed with a ring around the toilet, build up on the top of the toilet, sink, and urinal.

Violation corrected during visit

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2026

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not complete the Health and safety trainings within in five years of completing the previous health and safety trainings topics.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/10/2026

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A McDonalds bag was observed on the counter in space two (2).

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for four (4)children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Electrical outlets in space three (3) and eight (8) did not have safety outlets in them.

Violation corrected during visit

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Within the first two weeks of employment, one (1) employee's six clock hours of orientation was not documented.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Starbucks cups were located on a shelf in space two (2), and space three (3).

Violation corrected during visit

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2025

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. One (1) child was lying on the floor drinking a bottle.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper Cream was present in space 1 for one child without written authorization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/22/2024

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Dunkin doughnuts cup was observed in space 7,a chick fil a cup was observed in space 2, a Showmars cup and soft drink bottle was observed in space 1.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for the month of March on a DCDEE form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) new employee did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2) staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2023

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. A written statement from the parents of seven (7)enrolled children giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not updated.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2023