Learning Jungle South Point

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 (1) outlet in the hallway was not covered.

Violation corrected during visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Emergency medication was not stored out of reach of children in space six (6).

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 facility did not submit the approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit.

Violation corrected during visit

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Medication in space seven (7) was not in original labeled container.

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

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Three (3) diaper creams in space one (1) did not have written permission to administer.

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

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually.

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

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. One (1) child had been asleep for fifteen (15) minutes and one (1) had been asleep for thirty (30) minutes before it was documented.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff did not have an updated 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. Three (3) child care providers did not have an updated Emergency Information form on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff member's file did not have an annual staff evaluation.

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

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. Staff did not review the center's EPR Plan annually.

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

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Soiled pull-ups were disposed in a trashcan without plastic lining or covered.

Violation corrected during visit

The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One (1) staff member's professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left alone asleep in a classroom for an unknown amount of time but for at least eight (8) minutes.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/6/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for group one (1) and two (2) for reference.

Violation corrected during visit

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. One (1) child was not placed in a feeding chair or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

Violation corrected during visit

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. Plastic bags were located under an unlocked cabinet in space four (4) accessible to children under three years of age.

Violation corrected during visit

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not revised to reflect current staff.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1 staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for sixteen (16) children was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/29/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for group three (3).

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. One's child care provider did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.

Violation corrected during visit

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) new staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

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. This is a repeat violation.

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

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

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

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) staff member. This is a repeat violation.

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

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 2B for reference.

Violation corrected during visit

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented as being practiced for the moths of September and October 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper cream in space 1B did not have written authorization from a parent. An inhaler in space seven (7) did not have written authorization from a parent and health professional.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed for the month of August and September 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

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 2/12/2025

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2) staff members 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 2/7/2025

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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) enrolled child.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

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) staff member.

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

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 practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete for the month of November 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

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. Two (2) electrical outlets in space four (4) did not have safety plugs 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. One (1) new employee did not have documentation of completing six (6) clock hours of training orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment.

Violation corrected during visit

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch offered did not comply with the Meal Patterns for children (turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, apple, and juice). Children were served chicken nuggets and french fries from Burger King.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/11/2024

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Lunch containing sandwich meat was transported without being on ice or with ice pack to maintain the required serving temperature.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/11/2024

The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day. The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day. Eight (8)children ranging in ages one (1) to four (4) was present in space 1A during the first operating hour of the day. One teacher in space six (6) was present with fourteen (14) children ages four (4)-five (5).

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/18/2024

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio worksheet did not accurately reflect the staff/child ratio being followed in three (3) Meck Pre-K classrooms.

Violation corrected during visit

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. Authorization for one (1) diaper cream had expired as of 1/2/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024

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 EPR Plan completed on a template provided by the Division was not available for review during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024