Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center

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. An approved fire inspection report dated July 17, 2025 was received today, December 1, 2025.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 1, lower cabinet doors secured by a slide look did not close properly resulting in a pinch point for children. A picnic table and a wooden car with three steering wheels on the playground serving toddlers was cracked, rusty and splintering. The bolts on the border against the front fenceline on the playground serving preschoolers were exposed and rusty

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space 2, cords to a sound machine and a fan hanging from a shelf were accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2025

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, a bag containing Eucerin, Vaseline and hand sanitizer was stored accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2025

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children did not have a shaken baby policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2025

Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Three (3) new staff members did not have a signed and dated application on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025

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 staff member hired 7/7/2025 had a health assessment on file dated 10/21/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One (1) child did not have a date on the policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2025

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) employee hired 1/2/2025 had a policy on file dated 1/7/2025. One (1) employee hired 7/7/2025 had a policy on file dated 7/8/2025. One (1) employee hired 8/6/2025 had no policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on

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 member hired 1/2/2025 completed the training 7/23/2025. One (1) staff member hired 8/20/2025 completed the training 11/18/2025. did not complete the training required within 90 days of employment. One (1) new staff member hired 8/6/2025 does not have the training certification on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space 1, a cushion on a glider was ripped and dirty. In Space 3, a lock puzzle was rusted and ripped brick border paper on the changing table accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was dated April 17, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

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. In Space 1, a surge protector accessible to children did not have a cover. In Space 2, an outlet near the changing table was uncovered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space 1, cords to a bottle warmer and sound machine were accessible to children. In Space 2, a cord to a sound machine was hanging down accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, one (1) child did not have a permission to administer form for diaper cream.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

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 1, pom poms in a container were lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 2, grocery bags were in a cubby lower then five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 3, baggies with small stickers, small teacher supplies in a bin and baggie in a drawer were accessible to children. In Space 6, Baggies with small googly eyes, cotton balls and a play-doh toy labeled for children three and older was accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was dated April 25, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Nine (9) veteran employees did not have on-going training documented and on file

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2025

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 2, a Mt. Dew soda was on a shelf visible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The signage posted did not include a tobacco restriction at the entrance to the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

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) new employee hired March 12, 2025 did not have the policy signed and on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired September 25, 2023 did not have health and safety training on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2025

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) staff member hired June 14, 2006 did not complete required training due by January, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Spaces 2 and 4 the walls and corners had exposed plaster and chipped paint.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space 1 a cord for a swing was accessible to children. In Space 2, A cord charging and iPad was hanging down and accessible to children. In Space 3, Christmas light cords were lower than 5 feet and accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2025

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 Spaces 1, 2, 3, and 6 plastic was accessible to children and stuffed animals with beaded and button eyes were accessible to children. In Space 3 and 6 thumbtacks were on a bulletin board and art strip accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2025

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two infants did not have a copy of the safe sleep policy signed in their files.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2025

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. 2 staff members did not receive orientation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. 8 veteran staff members did not complete the required hours of annual on-going training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2025

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. 2 staff members did not receive orientation within first two weeks of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The last EPR was dated 11/14/2022. The training was completed 1/24/2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2025

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go file was not current.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2025

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. Four staff members did not have a signed statement in the personnel file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2025

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 staff member did not have the training certificate in her file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete the required hours of health and safety training within one year of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2025

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. Three veteran staff members did not complete the health and safety training within five years of the initial training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2025

For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided. On October 16, 2024, the group of children one year of age were not taken outside.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/24/2024

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. During the week of October 7, 2024, children two years of age participated in screen time by watching Thomas the Train for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes each time.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/24/2024

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 #2, a bottle of Motrin was present. The parent authorization to administer Motrin expired in April.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #2, a tube of Bourdreaux's Butt Paste diaper cream was present with no authorization from a parent to administer.

Violation corrected during visit

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Verification was not on file that a fire drill was conducted in the month of April 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2024

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, a Diaper Rash Paste was present without permission to administered from the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2024

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 #2, Boudreaux's Buttpaste expired March 2024. In space #3, Aquaphor ointment expired September 2023.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #2, Thinkbaby sunscreen, Aquaphor ointment and Desitin diaper cream were not labeled with the child's name. In space #2, Diaper Rash Paste was not labeled with child's name.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In each classroom in use, there were several places on the walls that the paint was chipping.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/11/2024

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 staff member's First Aid training expired January 5, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/11/2024

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 staff member's CPR training expired January 5,2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/11/2024

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On January 18, 2024, during drop off time a child four years of age was crying and upset while taking her jacket. The Teacher did not provide comfort to the child or assist in transitioning into the classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/15/2024

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #1, one crib was not labeled with the infant's name.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #2, #4, #6 and #9, there were areas on the walls that paint was chipping.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.

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 #4, there was an aerosol can of glue stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #9, there was an aerosol can of disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet with the key in the lock.

Violation corrected during visit

Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Two staff did not complete the required training hours for the year.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan had been completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Application was not signed by the parent. One child's application was not signed by the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child's application did not include the health care professional.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was last conducted October 6, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. There is no one on staff that has completed EPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff personnel files included the medical report, proof of tuberculosis test/screening and health questionnaire.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employemtn.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024