Myers Park Presbyterian Weekday School

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground serving preschool debris and algae were observed accessible to children. On the outdoor play area serving PreK, the surfacing near the logs was ripped presenting a trip hazard, two holes exposing roots and rocks were observed presenting a safety concern, and the siding on the shed was ripped exposing sharp edges. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

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 B104, emergency mediation was stored in a backpack lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space B103, nasal spray was observed in a teacher's purse in an unlocked drawer. In Space C104, hand sanitizer in a teacher bag under the sink. On the infant playground, hand sanitizer and bubbles labeled for children over age three (3) were observed in an unlocked shed accessible to children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

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 B103 and Space C102, plastic bag storing food and broccoli wrapped in plastic was in an unlocked refrigerator accessible to children. In Space C102 and Space C104, art supplies wrapped in plastic containing cotton balls and small jewels were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections observed were completed by a staff member without a current playground safety certificate on file.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

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 Spaces B102 and B104, the safe sleep policy was not posted.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) employee hired 12/8/2025 had a HQ on file dated 12/17/2025. One (1) employee hired 10/20/2025 had a HQ on file dated 10/27/2025.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/11/2025 only had 5 hours orientation training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 8/25/2025 had 5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/5/2025 had 8.5 hours training documented after the first two weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 4.5 total hours documented.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) employee hired 9/30/2025 had 1.5 hours documented training.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

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) employee hired 9/5/2025 had a training dated 7/9/2024. One (1) staff member hired 9/11/2025 had a certificate dated 1/1/27/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space C104, a center permission to administer form for sunscreen did not contain one (1) parent signature and date signed for eight (8) children.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2025

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Five (5)veteran staff members need to complete Medication in Childcare training and one (1) veteran staff member did not have health and safety training on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2025

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 Spaces 2 and 4 batteries were observed on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025

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 2 cars with small wheels were observed in blocks and small foam pieces on an art project was accessible to children. In Space 5, toy cars with small wheels and hair bow in a bin on a counter were observed accessible to children.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2025

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible In several spaces rugs need to be cleaned. In Space 2,a torn book was observed.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/10/2024

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 2, Eucerin and Coppertone Pure was found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. in Space 5, hand sanitizer was on a shelf accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 2 diaper creams were found not locked in cubbies of two children .Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/10/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 1, a permission to apply sunscreen for one child did not have a parent signature. 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. In Space 2 plastic bags were found in an unlocked drawer accessible to children and tape was peeling off of pictures located on a drawer accessible to children and small feathers were observed in the sensory table. In Space 4 plastic bags were accessible to children in a cubby.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/10/2024

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2 has one feeding schedule that does not depict the child's current eating habits. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2024

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. In Space 4, the window was open and had no screen. Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor stationary equipment on the preschool playground has the platform surfacing disintegrating causing a tripping hazard. The rubber surfacing you use as the resilient surfacing on the outdoor playground has two areas were two holes were observed, causing tripping hazards. The shed trim is weathering at the base of the door and is splinter. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One Epi Pen was observed stored in a back pack that hung less than 5 feet from the floor. Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A Benadryl on site for a children under 2 years of age, has parent permission to administer 5ml. The bottle instructions states children under 2 do not use. You do not have written permission from a health professional to administer. Space 1 has several permission forms list two types of diaper creams and lotions on one form. Each medication needs it's own written permission to administer. In Space 2, the permission to administer the Epi Pen on site was given in July 2023, and should have been updated in January 2024 since it is still required to use for the child's allergic reactions. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several diaper ointment permissions do not have instructions of when and for what reason to apply the medication. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2024

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. You complete the monthly playground inspections and stated you completed Playground Safety Training in 2016 and could not locate the training slip for my review today. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2024

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two children's signed discipline policy did not list the child's enrollment date.Violation corrected during visit

The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. We observed glitter glue in an unlocked cabinet drawer that states for 3 and over, in Space 2 which serves children 1 and 2 years of age. Violation corrected during visit

All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. You could not locate current children's file records from enrollment, only this years information and incident reports were on available to review today. Violation corrected during visit

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe any signage regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center. Violation corrected during visit

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. Five new staff did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire. Violation corrected during visit

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. Four staff, from the files I reviewed did not complete the health and safety training within 5 years of last completion. Violation corrected during visit

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Feeding schedules were not posted in Space 1 and Space 2, both spaces serve children 15 months and younger. Four children in Space 1 and four children in Space 2 did not have a feeding schedule on site. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedules that were on sight were not filled out accurately and were not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in space 4, serving children under 3, I observed foam blocks stored on the shelf in the block center. 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 staff hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving First Aid certification. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

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 staff hired 6/8/23 and one staff hired in April 2023 did not have proof on file of receiving CPR certification. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

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 staff hired 8/29/23 and observed caring for children during today's visit, did not have proof on file that she has received and reviewed the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

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 hired in April 2023 has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023

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. Nine staff employed more than five years have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment since May 2017. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023