Leafspring School At Mcalpine

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. In space 12a, a teacher was sitting on the playground in a chair while propping the exit door to the classroom open.

Violation corrected during visit

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space #12a, a step ladder was propped again the wall.

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 #9, there was a tube of lotion that was stored in an unlocked drawer. The warning on the lotion read "keep out of reach of children".

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, a diaper cream for one child expired January 2026.

Violation corrected during visit

Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The top portion of the medical report for two children was not completed by a parent or guardian.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #3, authorization to administer sunscreen for four children expired July 14, 2026. In space #3, authorization to administer diaper cream for one child expired March 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2026

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report from an incident that occurred May 11, 2026 had not been documented on the Incident Log report.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #9, there was a drywall crack in the sheetrock as well as several areas on the wall that paint was chipping. A portion of the baseboard near the door was also missing.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2026

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. Two new staff members First Aid training was not completed by approved agencies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

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 .Two new staff members CPR training was not completed by approved agencies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child had medication authorization on file for an emergency medication that expired March 18, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2026

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #2, the cribs for eight infants enrolled were not individually labeled with names.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The cover plate over an electrical outlet in space #12 was broken exposing the receptacle and lead wires.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2025

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Verification was not on file that incident logs were completed for April 2025 and May 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2025

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #2, the Safe Sleep policy was not posted.

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. Five children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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 did not have an immunization record on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On December 17, 2024, staff did not ensure a nurturing environment when a staff member constantly used an inappropriate tone while speaking to one and two year old children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/31/2024

Child was handled roughly. On December 17, 2024, a staff member rough handled four one and two year old children by pinching, plucking and aggressively seating and pushing the children’s chair into the table.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/31/2024

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the day of incident it was determined that there was a cut in the turf and that was where the rocks were coming from.

Violation corrected during visit

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. No names were on the EMC it just stated "nurse and all staff"

Violation corrected during visit

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 12, serving school agers, did not have a current activity plan posted.

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

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space 1 refrigerator thermometer read 50 and then 48 degrees during the visit.

Violation corrected during visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Indoors puzzles were observed stored in plastic bags without the puzzle picture available fore reference in Space 6. Outdoors a pretend law mower were observed missing the handle and cracked on the side leaving sharp edges.

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

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff, employed more than a year, did not have a current health questionnaire on file.

Violation corrected during visit

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. Two staff, employed more than one year, did not have current emergency information on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Van 5 registration expired June 2024.

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

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff employed more than one year did not have an annual evaluation and staff development plan completed.

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

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were conducted and documented four months apart (3/20/24 and 7/2/24)

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

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. I observed Space 5 and 6 with their classroom back doors leading to the outdoor play areas were not completely shut while their groups were outdoors playing.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the facility I observed classroom walls with peeling/chipped paint.

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

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One dramatic play cupboard was observed with one door missing in Space 7. Two cardboard blocks were observed torn in Space 8.

Violation corrected during visit

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for November 2023 and January 2024.

Violation corrected during visit

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not documented in 2023.

Violation corrected during visit