Everbrook Academy of Northfield

Founded · 2.216.B.1.a · Correction due July 22, 2026

The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Founded · 2.211.F · Correction due July 22, 2026

Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child and daily records of the time the child arrives at and departs from the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center or a central location or storage.

Required correction: Records daily attendance for each child and daily records of the time the child arrives at and departs from the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center. Correct Immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 8/5/2026.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due July 22, 2026

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: All staff must show proper care and well-being of children including knowing how many children they have in thier care at all times. Correct Immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 8/5/2026.

Founded · 2.237.E · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due July 22, 2026

Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Founded · 2.212.G · Staff Files · Correction due August 5, 2026

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Required correction: All staff members must submit a current health statement signed and dated by a doctor within 30 days after their first date of employement. Correct and repond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 8/5/2026.

Founded · 2.222.A.3 · Infant Program · Correction due April 29, 2026

One (1) diaper change area is required in every infant and toddler classroom.

Founded · 2.223.A.3 · Personnel · Correction due April 29, 2026

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Founded · 2.213.B · Personnel · Correction due April 29, 2026

All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Founded · 2.223.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due April 29, 2026

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due April 29, 2026

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate proper care and well-being of children by knowing how many children they are caring for at all times and the location of the children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/6/2026.

Founded · 2.230.C.6 · Outdoor Requirements · Correction due April 29, 2026

All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

Founded · 2.230.C.8 · Outdoor Requirements · Correction due April 29, 2026

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Founded · 2.207.A · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due April 29, 2026

For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child's name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Founded · 2.229.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due April 29, 2026

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Loose plastic bags including the two loose plastic bags that contained a small amount of diapers must be stored inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the loose plastic bags that contained daipers up high and inaccessible to children on 4/29/2026. No response required.***

Founded · 2.229.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due April 29, 2026

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including diaper wipes must be inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director removed the two packes of wipes from the restroom making the wipes inaccessible to children on 4/29/2026.***Respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/6/2026

Founded · 2.223.A.3 · Personnel · Correction due May 14, 2026

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Required correction: Staff member must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing complaince by 5/21/2026.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due May 14, 2026

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: All staff at the center must demonstrate proper care and well-being of children by ensuring the staff are following the diaper changing steps and ensuring children that are being changed properley. Correct with a plan for ongoing compliance by 5/21/2026.

Founded · 2.217.A.15 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due April 20, 2026

Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Required correction: The facility must follow the max group size at all times. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.217.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due April 20, 2026

Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Required correction: All classrooms must follow the staff to child ratio at all times. Correct and respond witha plan for ongoing compliace by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.224.A.1 · Meals/Snacks/Activities · Correction due April 20, 2026

All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Founded · 2.217.A.15.d · Correction due April 20, 2026

The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.

Founded · 2.113.A · Correction due April 20, 2026

Violation of any provision of the Child Care Licensing Act or intentional false statements or reports made to the Department or to any agency lawfully delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection may result in fines assessed of not more than $250 a day the first day, $500 for the second day, and $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days, to a maximum of $10,000:

Founded · 2.225.A · Guidance · Correction due April 27, 2026

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Required correction: Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the child. Correct immediately and respond with a plan for ongoing compliance by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.224.A.10 · Meals/Snacks/Activities · Correction due April 20, 2026

Meal menus must be planned at least one week in advance, dated, and posted in a place visible to parents. After use, menus must be filed and retained for three (3) months.

Founded · 2.225.B · Guidance · Correction due April 20, 2026

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Founded · 2.216.B.1.a · Correction due April 20, 2026

The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Founded · 2.217.A.2 · Correction due April 20, 2026

For full day programs, during times of low attendance and/or during the first and last hour of the day, when only eight (8) or fewer children are present in the facility, there must be at least one (1) early childhood teacher or assistant early childhood teacher working with the children and a second staff member must be on site and immediately available. There must be no more than two (2) children less than the age of two (2) present. When nine (9) or more children are in attendance, at least two (2) staff members must be on duty.

Founded · 2.213.G · Staff Files · Correction due April 20, 2026

All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Required correction: All staff member must complete a Child Abuse Prevention training and renew annually. Correct immediately and respond with a verification of compliance by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.216.B.1.d · Correction due April 20, 2026

The infant program staff aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an infant early childhood teacher.

Required correction: Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.133.B · Staff Files · Correction due April 20, 2026

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Founded · 2.213.A · Staff Files · Correction due April 20, 2026

All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Required correction: All staff must complete a Pre-Service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 4/27/2026.

Founded · 2.217.A.15.e · Correction due April 20, 2026

Toddler-age groups of children must be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or other methods as approved by the Department.

Founded · 2.220.L · Health/Medication · Correction due April 14, 2026

A written medication log must be kept for each child. This log is part of the child's records. The log must contain the following:

Founded · 2.213.J · Correction due April 14, 2026

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Required correction: Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements. Correct and respond with verification of compliance by 4/28/2026.

Founded · 2.223.D.5.a.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due April 14, 2026

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Founded · 2.230.B · Correction due April 14, 2026

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Founded · 2.233.A.3 · Building Requirements · Correction due April 14, 2026

Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Founded · 2.212.A · Personnel · Correction due April 14, 2026

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Founded · 2.124.A.1.d · Correction due April 28, 2026

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Required correction: Ensure all incidents are reported within required time frame. Submit verification of compliance with written response by 4/28/2026.

Unfounded · 2.218.C.5.a · Correction due August 4, 2025

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following: Medication and dosing schedule;

Required correction: Review all health care plans and ensure the facility must have all required mediation listed on the health care plan. Correct immediately and respond with a plan of ongoing compliance by 8/11/2025.

Founded · 7.702.62.D.5.a.1 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 19, 2023

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Required correction: Ensure that all cots must be spaced at least two feet apart on all sides during rest time. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers placed the cots at least two feet apart. No need for written statement of compliacne.***

Founded · 7.702.71.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due September 19, 2023

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Ensure that all loose plastic bags must be stored inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher moved the container of loose plastic bags up high on the shelf. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.71.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due September 19, 2023

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Ensure that all small items like small pasta noddles must be made inaccessible to children under the age of 3. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher removed noddles. No need for written response.***

Founded · 7.702.81.A.3 · Building Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2023

Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Required correction: Ensure that rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages without prior written approval of the licensing authority. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the infant was moved to the infant 1 classroom.*** Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 9/25/2023.

Founded · 7.702.91.B · Building Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2023

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Required correction: Review and ensure that building must be kept in good repair including the blue trim. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher taped the trip down to ensure no tripping hazard. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.91.D · Indoor/Safety Requirements · Correction due September 19, 2023

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Required correction: Ensure that all hazardous items like a staff backpack must not be stored accessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher moved the staff backpack up to a high shelf making it inaccessible to children.*** No need for written statement of compliance.

Founded · 7.702.5.A · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 19, 2023

The center must accept and care only for children of the ages for which it has been licensed. At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been licensed.

Required correction: Ensure that at no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for number for which the center has been licensed which includes the 20 infants. ***Corrected at the time of the visit two infants left and a staff member moved the infant back into the infant 1 classroom. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance and a plan of action by 9/26/2023.

Founded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due September 19, 2023

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Required correction: Ensure that all attendance verification sheets need to be completed through out the day and ensure that the teachers who are in the classroom must complete the name to face attendance.***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff members complete the name to face sheet to relfect there were 2 teacher in Infant 1, Two's 2, and Brook. Immediately respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2023.

Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due September 19, 2023

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: Ensure that all staff members must demonstrate proper care and well being of children including wash the faces of all children after meals. Correct immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 9/26/2023.

Founded · 7.702.62.C.2.a · Correction due September 19, 2023

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Required correction: Ensure that all sheets for all crib mattresses must be properly fitted. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers corrected all sheets by replacing or placing the sheet on the mattresses correctly.*** No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due May 10, 2023

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members must demonstrate knowledgeable decision making, judgment and concern for the proper care and well-being of children. Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023

Founded · 7.702.45.B.1.d · Correction due May 10, 2023

The Infant Program Staff Aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an Infant Early Childhood Teacher.

Required correction: Immedaiatley ensure that all Infant Program Staff Aids must completed 8 hours of orientation. Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023.

Founded · 7.701.56.D. · General Rules · Correction due May 10, 2023

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all classrooms have the corrected licensed capacity and staff to child ratio posted. Corrected at the time of the visit the staff changed the posting to the correct capacity and staff to child ratio. Correct Immediately and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023

Founded · 7.702.62.A.2 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due May 10, 2023

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that a time a child arrives and leaves for the center each day must be recorded. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the staff member signed in the 2 children.*** Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023.

Founded · 7.702.71.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due May 10, 2023

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all loose plastic bags stored inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director removed the bags and placed them in a high cabinet. Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023.

Founded · 7.702.71.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due May 10, 2023

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all small items including smaller marker lids and several broken crayons must be inaccessible to children under 3. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed the maker lids as well as the several brokens inaccesible to the children.***Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023

Founded · 7.702.71.K · Correction due May 10, 2023

Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all evacuation eqipment including evacuation cribs have nothing stored in or under any evacuation eqipment. ***Corrected the director removed both items from under the two evacuation cribs.***Correct Immeditaley and respond with verification of compliance by 5/17/2023.

Founded · 7.702.41.A · Personnel · Correction due March 22, 2022

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all safe sleep practices are followed, for all infants, at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.701.56.D. · General Rules · Correction due March 22, 2023

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all classrooms of the facility used for childcare must have a staff to child ratio and capacity posting. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.45.A.1.i · Correction due March 22, 2023

Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado Family Child Care Home, a Teacher?s Aide or Teacher in a childcare center, preschool, or elementary school. In addition, the individual must either:

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members must have 21 months of verified experience on file. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director placed a qualified early childhood teacher into the Preschool 2 classroom.*** Submit a written statement of compliance and documenation of 21 months of verified experience for Twaqwella by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.45.A.1 · Staff Files · Correction due March 22, 2023

An Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a Director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all Early Childhood Teachers assigned to a group of children must have documentation of qualifications on file. Submit a written statement of compliance and documentation of qualifications for Kris and Stafaany by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.46.A.15 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due March 22, 2023

Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 weeks to 18 months: 10 infants 12 months to 36 months: 10 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children 3 years to 4 years: 20 children 4 years to 5 years: 24 children 5 years and older: 30 Children Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 Children

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all groups of children do not exceed the max group size. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director had a staff member move the 1 child to another classroom. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2022.

Founded · 7.702.46.A.14 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due March 22, 2023

Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all classes must follow the staff to child ratio at all times. ***Corrected at the time another teacher came into the classroom.***Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.81.B.1 · Infant Program · Correction due March 22, 2023

If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Required correction: Immediately and sure that the Infant 1 and Infant two classroom doors both the bottom and top must be used to separate the infant classrooms. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.62.C.2.a · Correction due March 22, 2023

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Required correction: All infants must immediately be placed in a safe sleep environment. Immediately ensure that the crib has an appropriate fitting flat sheet. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the infant was take out of the crib and the teacher replaced the sheet with a properly fitted sheet.*** Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.42.C · Correction due March 22, 2023

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all staff members working with infants less than 12 months must complete a safe sleep training prior to working with infants and renew annually. Submit a written statement of compliance and a copy of a safe sleep training for Carolina by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.46.A.7 · General Requirement/Physical Care · Correction due March 22, 2023

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all groups of children must have at least 1 qualified Early Childhood Teacher assigned to each group of children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the qualified Early Childhood Teacher came back into the classroom.*** Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2022.

Founded · 7.702.71.L · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 22, 2023

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all small items that pose a choking hazard must be made inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the sensory bottles, hair scrunchie, feathers, pom poms, broken crayon, chalk and small dinosaur were all removed and made inaccessible by teachers.*** The small animals and cough drops were not corrected at the time of the visit. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.71.D · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 22, 2023

Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that staples must be made inaccessible to children less than three years old. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.71.C · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 22, 2023

Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure all items labeled keep out of reach of children must be made inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teachers removed all items making them inaccessible to children in all classrooms.***

Founded · 7.702.71.G · Equipment/Materials · Correction due March 22, 2023

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all loose plastic bags must be stored inaccessible to children. ***Corrected at the time of the visit. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.71.M · Correction due March 22, 2023

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all furishinings like the glass mirror made of glass are not premitted for children less than 5 years of age. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the teacher remover the mirror and made it inaccessible to chilren. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.51.C.3 · Health/Medication · Correction due March 22, 2023

When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all children with individual sunscreen it must be labeled with the child's first and last name. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.702.51.B.1 · Health/Medication · Correction due March 22, 2023

Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in childcare.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all home remedies homeopathic medication must not be administered to children in childcare. ***Corrected at the time of the visit Director indicated staff would not apply the cream to the child and would return to the parents. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.72.B · Correction due March 22, 2023

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Required correction: Immediately ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment including eletrical cords must be safe and free of hazard. ***Corrected at the time of the visit the director removed the stereo placed it on a high shelf. A teacher secured the electrical cord to the light box to the wall with tape. No need for written statement of compliance.***

Founded · 7.702.2.D · Correction due March 22, 2023

Any center having a Director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the Director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.

Required correction: Immediately ensure any center having a Director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the Director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise. Submit a written statement of compliance by 3/29/2023.

Founded · 7.701.32.D.1.a.1. · General Requirements · Correction due March 22, 2023

Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Kris has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of FBI Clearance Letter for staff member Kris with written response to Specialist by 3/29/2023.