The Children's House

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the bathroom space #2, I observed watermarks on the ceiling tiles.

Violation pending provider response

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the OLE, I observed two picnic tables and benches that had peeling paint.

Violation pending provider response

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of completing a fire drill for January 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

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. A child was receiving therapy in a space that did not have properly stored cleaning products, products were accessible to child.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

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 #1, I observed small toy animals that were considered a choking hazard for children under three years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of completing a fire drill in May 2025 and June 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/4/2025

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #1, I observed diaper cream with an authorization form that expired on 6/6/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/4/2025

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, I observed a plastic bag hanging in a cubby in a tote bag, accessible to children under three years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/4/2025

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The center did not have documentation of completing a playground inspection in June 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/4/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. (1) In space #2, I observed a child in the classroom by themself as staff member (LS) and I were entering the space. (LS) then took the child outside with the rest of the children. (2) I observed the volunteer (LL) being counted in ratio while outside on the playground. There was a staff member and the volunteer (LL) with eleven children (2- two year old children, 3- three year old children, 2-four year old children and 4-five year old children).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Both space #1 & #2 did not have a current activity plan posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center's last fire drill was documented on 4/25/25. The center did not complete a fire drill in May 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff member (that was present during the time of the visit) (SB) did not complete a CBC prior to employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new staff member (SB) did not have a file available for review during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, I osberved ceiling tiles in the classroom and bathroom that were not in good repair. Also, in space #2, the baseboard was not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/20/2024

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 #1, I observed Benadryl stored in an unlocked cabinet and cough drops in an unlocked drawer that were accessible to children. In space #2, I observed Motrin stored in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1, I observed Bugables Citronella wristbands with no authorization form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

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. Four out of five staff members did not have an updated emergency information form on file. (DR,SC,JC,ES)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In room number two (#2) a child's prescription medication did have have the correct medical permission slip.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/31/2024

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, I observed an activity plan date for 8/21/23 posted on the wall.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

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. I space #1, I observed activities for children to count beans on the shelf, accessible to children. These beans are small enough to be considered a choking hazard.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two out of five staff members did not receive the required number of on-going training hours (DR and SC).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of five staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member (FD) did not have a qualification letter available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

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. Three out of five staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the trainings before.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023