Brainy Kid's Daycare Center

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During the visit on August 17, 2026, I observed there was one staff member caring for three children, one year of age, three children, three years of age, and one child, four years of age for the majority of the visit. On August 4, 2026, a total of five children from ages four months to two years of age were present from 8:30am to 4:35pm with one staff member. On August 5, 2026, a total of six children from ages four months to two years of age were present from 11:35am to 4:45pm with one staff member.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/26/2026

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #1, the designated office space there was one aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray, one aerosol can of Off bug repellant, one aerosol can of air freshener, two aerosol cans of room spray, one spray bottle of lens cleaner, and one tube of contact cement that had hazardous warnings listed on the labels and were all accessible to children since the office door was open during the visit. In the hallway, the area between Space #1 and the bathroom, was one electrical plug-in scent bulb accessible to children. In the bathroom used by children was one electrical plug-in scent bulb accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on March 2, 2026. The fire inspection was due to be completed by January 28, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. There was no medical exam or health assessment on file for review for one child enrolled on April 10, 2025. The medical exam or health assessment record was due to be completed by May 10, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was dated March 24, 2025 – March 28, 2025.

Violation corrected during visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. One (1) incident report, dated September 9, 2024, was not recorded on the incident report log.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member employed on March 25, 2024, did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member employed on March 25, 2024, did not have verification of the completion of CPR training from an approved training organization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One (1) incident report on file dated February 1, 2024, did not document the type of injury, medical treatment received, witnesses to the incident, who notified the parent about the incident, and was not signed by the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/13/2024

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Two (2) separate groups of children were observed on playground #1. In group #1, five (5) children, one year of age, four (4) children two years of age and two (2) caregivers were observed on playground #1 at 10:35am. In group #2, seven (7) children, two years of age and one (1) caregiver were observed on playground #1 at 10:35am. The maximum capacity for playground #1 was eight (8) children to meet 100 sq. ft. of outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/13/2024

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The departure time for four children was not documented on March 21, 2024. The departure time for one child was not documented on March 26, 2024. The arrival time for one child was not documented on March 28, 2024. the departure time for one child was not documented on April 9, 2024. The arrival time and the departure time for one child was not documented on April 11, 2024. The departure time for two children was not documented on April 12, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The lunch menu for April 18, 2024, listed milk, broccoli, mixed fruit, baked chicken, and wheat bread. Children were served milk, water, chicken nuggets, peas, mixed fruit, and wheat bread.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident report on file dated January 11, 2024 did not list the facility's identifying information, and the witness to the incident. The incident report on file dated February 1, 2024, did not document the facility's identifying information, witness to the incident, type of injury, medical treatment the child received, the parent's signature, and the staff who notified the parent of the incident. The incident report on file dated March 26, 2024, did not document the type of injury, medical treatment the child received, piece of equipment involved in the injury, time the parent was notified and by whom, and the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Three (3) incident reports were not documented on the incident log. The dates of the incident reports were January 11, 2024, February 1, 2024, and March 26, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One teacher with a hire date of January 2, 2024, has not successfully completed certification in First Aid.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One teacher with a hire date of January 2, 2024, did not successfully complete certification in CPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Two (2) separate groups of children were observed on playground #1. In group #1, six (6) children, one year of age, two (2) children two years of age and three (3) caregivers were observed on playground #1 at 10:32am. In group #2, eight (8) children, two years of age and one (1) caregiver were observed on playground #1 at 10:32am. The maximum capacity for playground #1 was eight (8) children to meet 100 sq. ft. of outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/13/2024

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. One electrical outlet between the two tables that six children, one year of age, were seated at eating snack, was not covered with a safety plug in space #4.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4, one package of Pampers Baby Wipes in plastic packaging, was stored in the unlocked diaper changing table and was accessible to seven children, one year of age and one child, two years of age.

Violation corrected during visit

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One Lead Teacher in space #4, with a hire date of March 7, 2024, did not have a medical report on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One Lead Teacher in space #4, with a hire date of March 7, 2024, did not have a TB test or screening on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One Lead Teacher in space #4, with a hire date of March 7, 2024, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One Lead Teacher with a hire date of March 7, 2024, was providing care to eight children, one and two years of age in space #4, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file regarding the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

Application was not signed by the parent. One child with an enrollment date of September 26, 2023, had an application on file that was not signed by the parent/guardian. One child with an enrollment date of January 16, 2024, had an application on file that was not signed by the parent/guardian. One child with an enrollment date of December 7, 2023, had an application on file that was signed and dated by the parent on December 12, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2024

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. The application on file for two children with an enrollment date of September 26, 2023, did not list the name of the child's health care professional. The application on file for one child with an enrollment date of December 12, 2023, did not list the name of the child's health care professional.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2024

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child with an enrollment date of October 12, 2023, did not have a health assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of December 5, 2023, did not have a health assessment on file. One child with an enrollment date of December 7, 2023, had a health assessment on file that was not dated. One child with an enrollment date of December 12, 2023, had a health assessment on file dated January 16, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2024

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child with an enrollment date of October 12, 2023, did not have an immunization record on file. One child with an enrollment date of December 12, 2023, had an immunization record on file dated January 16, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2024

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's file had a statement with the parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy dated August 10, 2023. The child's enrollment date was July 10, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2024

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. On multiple days in December 2023, and January 2024, the staff/child ratios were not maintained. One lead teacher cared for seven to nine children ranging from one year of age to three years of age in space #4 between 7:30am and 7:50am. Children one year of age were grouped with children three years of age in space #4 between 7:30 am and 7:50 am multiple days in December 2023, and January 2024, per the arrival and departure documents. On December 19, 2023, eight children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On December 20, 2023, nine children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On December 21, 2023, seven children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On January 2, 2024, seven children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On January 8, 2024, seven children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On January 12, 2024, eight children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On January 16, 2024, nine children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4. On January 22, 2024, eight children ranging from one year of age to three years of age were cared for by one lead teacher in space #4.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/5/2024

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4, one (1) package of Pampers Baby wipes in the plastic packaging with multiple warnings was stored on the diaper changing table less than five feet from ground level. One (1) package of Pampers Baby wipes in the plastic packaging with multiple warnings were stored in the unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On October 24, 2023, the sleep position was marked as side when an infant, 5 months of age was initially placed in the crib to sleep at 12:30 pm. On October 26, 2023, the sleep position was not marked for the same infant at 9:15 am and 9:30 am. On October 24, 2023, the sleep position was marked as side when an infant, 11 months of age was initially placed in the crib to sleep at 11 am.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2023

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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On August 18, 2023, the arrival time for one (1) child was not maintained.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space # 3, an activity plan for the school agers enrolled was not posted or available for reference by parents.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One (1) prepared bottle of formula stored in the refrigerator of space #4, was dated August 22, 2023. One (1) sippy cup of juice was stored in the refrigerator and did not have a date on the label.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Two (2) written feeding plans posted in space #4, did not have a signature from the parent nor a date the plan was received by the center.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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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. In space #4, two (2) electrical outlets, not in use on the unapproved extension cord, did not have a safety cover.

Violation corrected during visit

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Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector. In space #3, an extension cord was observed plugged in to the electrical outlet on the wall and a walkie talkie was plugged into the unapproved extension cord and charging.

Violation corrected during visit

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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One (1) aerosol can of Laura Lynn Buttery Flavor cooking spray was stored in the unlocked cabinet to the right of the stove in the kitchen.

Violation corrected during visit

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The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. At 10:53 am, seven children ranging from two (2) years of age to four (4) years of age were observed on playground #1. At 1 pm, the following debris was observed on playground #1, one (1) plastic bottle cap, some electrical tape, red and white string, a torn piece of paper towel, a piece of bluish grey bent metal, exposed black landscaping plastic and a small blue piece of hard plastic.

Violation corrected during visit

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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #4, at 1:53 pm, one (1) infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering the infant. The thermometer in space #4, where infants sleep, did not contain a working thermometer to record the temperature of the room.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #4, one infant in attendance on August 21, 2023, and August 22, 2023, did not have sleep charts available documenting the time the child slept.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff with a hire date of July 24, 2023, did not have an Emergency Information form on file for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff with a hire date of August 14, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement of reviewing the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy on file prior to caring for children under five years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023

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A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per sanitation requirement .2803 e(6), Handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails, and between fingers; (4) rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds; (5) drying the hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without re-contaminating hands. One (1) employee in space #4, did not use a paper towel to turn off the faucet when she finished washing her hands. She used her wet hand to turn the faucet off.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2023