First Baptist Day Care Center

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 #3, one (1) aerosol can of Dove Advanced Care Dry Spray and one (1) bottle of Victoria’s Secret Crush Fragrance Mist, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked drawer in the black cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #12, one (1) bottle of Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on the shelf to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #14b, one (1) bottle of Comet Cleaner with Bleach was in the unlocked grey cabinet of the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk, accessible to children. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the unlocked grey cabinet in the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk.

Violation corrected during visit

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan on file for one (1) child enrolled in Space #105, was not dated.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026

Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. On August 29, 2025, one (1) group leader assigned to Space #15 told a group of children to, “come over here away from the brats” when referring to two (2) children enrolled in Space #15.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2025

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 form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date did not contain the facility ID#, the date and time of the incident, the witness to the incident, the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom, the piece of equipment involved, the cause of injury, the First Aid received; steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and was not signed by the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2025

A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date was not given to the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2025

Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility did not have an annual sanitation inspection. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024, and not again until July 21, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/11/2025

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #1, one (1) bag of Equate Menthol Cough Drops were on a shelf in an unlocked closet to the right of the restroom. In Space #12, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment was in an unlocked drawer in the teacher’s desk, two (2) feet from the ground.

Violation corrected during visit

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 member, employed on July 17, 2025, one (1) staff member, employed on July 14, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not review and sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children under five (5) years of age.

Violation corrected during visit

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #2, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store bottles and sippy cups for children.

Violation corrected during visit

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 #10, one (1) aerosol can of Personal Care Extra Thick Shave Cream Sensitive Skin was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the lego table, accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #4, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 5:10pm and not again until 5:30pm and on February 17, 2025, at 11:40am, and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #4, a second infant, also six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 3:20pm and not again until 3:45pm.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025

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. The most recent update of emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on March 8, 2021, was completed on February 19, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In Space #10, Space #12, and Space #14a, the staff/child ratio applicable to each classroom was not posted in the classroom.

Violation corrected during visit

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #4, there was no thermometer in the mini refrigerator used to store bottles of formula and breastmilk for infants.

Violation corrected during visit

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 #14b, one (1) package of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, and one (1) tube of Speed Stick Regular Deodorant, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked drawer of the desk to the right of the stage. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Air Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of 3M General Purpose 45 Spray Adhesive, one (1) bottle of Windex, and one (1) box of Borax Detergent Booster, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet the storage closet behind the teacher’s desk. In Space #15, one (1) container of Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked closet in the center of the back wall of the classroom.

Violation corrected during visit

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 24, 2024, at 9:40am and not again until 10:05am, on July 16, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, on July 10, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, and on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #3, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 19, 2024, at 11:10am and not again until 11:30am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 12, 2024, at 11:20am and not again until 11:45am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 11, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm, and on July 3, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/16/2024

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 (1) staff member, employed on March 27, 2024, did not complete First Aid Training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2024

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 27, 2024, did not complete CPR Training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2024

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #10, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with allergies, and prescribed an epi pen, was last updated on July 17, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi-q Epinephrine Injection, USP, expired on April 19, 2024. In Space #14b, there were no Permission to Administer Medication Forms for one (1) container of Banana Boat Kids Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray, and one (1) container of Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2024

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 #11, one (1) aerosol can of White Barn Sweater Weather Concentrated Room Spray was on the shelf above the handwashing sink.

Violation corrected during visit

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan within the past year.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/2/2024

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six (6) staff members, who have contact with children, did not receive 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/2/2024

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. In Space #12, one (1) open can of Celsius Live Fit Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within the past year.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/2/2024

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. An acknowledgement, signed by the parent, of receipt of the facility’s prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was not on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 3, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/2/2024

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. In Space #1, two (2) children were not signed out on October 13, 2023. In Space #10, one (1) child was not signed out on October 13, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on November 9, 2023, two (2) children were not signed in on November 10, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023. In Space #14a, two (2) children were not signed out on November 7, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #10, one (1) tube of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Sunscreen expired October 2023. In Space #14a, one (1) tub of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired October 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023

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 May 8, 2023, did not complete First Aid Training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023

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 May 8, 2023, did not complete CPR Training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired on July 27, 2023. In Space #10, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Cerave Moisturizing Cream expired on November 1, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023