Novastar Kids Co

2.223.A.2 · Correction due May 22, 2026

At the time of the visit, 5 children were documented on the attendance verification form in the Toddler 2 classroom, while only 4 children were cared for in the classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (5/22/2026) attendance verification must be maintained appropriately. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/29/2026 Correct by 05/22/2026

2.223.D.5.a.1 · Correction due May 29, 2026

At the time of the visit observed the napping cots not to be spaced at least 2 feet apart on on all sides during rest time in the PreK2 and the PreK1 classrooms.

Required correction: Cots and pads must be spaced at least 2 feet apart on on all sides during rest time. Corrected at the time of the visit, staff members moved the cots around. Submit a written statement of future compliance by Correct by 05/29/2026

2.238.C · Correction due May 29, 2026

At the time of the visit observed 2 high chairs blocking the exit door in the Infant classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (5/22/2026) centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items. Submit a written statement of future compliance by Correct by 05/29/2026

2.223.A.2 · Correction due May 4, 2026

At the time of the visit, a staff member in the Preschool classroom didn't know how many children are in the classroom. SM had to count the children to know the number of children cared for in the classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (5/4/2026) Attendance verification must be accurately maintained in all classrooms. All staff members must be aware of, and account for the number of children under their supervision at all times. Submit a written statement of compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due May 4, 2026

At the time of the visit observed several diapers in a plastic container accessible to children in the Preschool bathroom.

Required correction: Immediately (5/4/2026) All diaper change areas must have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 5/11/2026. Correct by 05/04/2026

Founded

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2.222.A.1.b · Correction due April 29, 2026

At the time of the visit, observed several diapers in an unlocked drawer by the changing table in the EPS classroom. Also, observed a bag of wipes in the top of the plastic cabinet and another bag of wipes in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the Kindergarten bathroom.

Required correction: Immediately 4/29/2026 All diaper change areas must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the items and made them inaccessible to children. No need for a written statement of compliance to be submitted. Correct by 04/29/2026

Unfounded

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Unfounded

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Founded

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2.223.D.4.c · Correction due January 12, 2026

At the time of the visit, observed a child using a cot without a blanket or sheet in the Preschool 2 classroom and a child without a blanket in the Preschool 3 classroom.

Required correction: Immediately, (1/12/2026), a fitted sheet and blanket must be provided for each child. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the teachers in each classroom, provided the children with appropriate bedding. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/19/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026

2.223.D.5.a.1

At the time of the visit, observed in the Preschool 3 classroom, children sleeping on cots that were not spaced 2 feet apart.

2.229.C · Correction due January 12, 2026

At the time of the visit, observed in room 121, diapers and diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children, to be accessible to children.

Required correction: Immediately, ( 1/12/2026), items labeled keep out of reach of children, must be inaccessible to children. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the teacher moved the items to a top shelf, making the items inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 1/19/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026

2.209.A.7 · Correction due January 12, 2026

Reviewed 10 children's files and observed 5 children's files to be lacking an updated emergency medical authorization.

Required correction: Immediately, ( 1/12/2026), review all children's files. All children's files must have emergency medical authorization, signed and dated annually by the parent or guardian. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/19/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026

2.223.B.4.a

At the time of the visit, observed in the Preschool 3 classroom and in room 121, that children were awake but were not allowed to leave their cots and were not provided any activities.

2.230.B · Correction due January 12, 2026

At the time of the visit, observed in the Preschool 2 classroom, two chairs on a table upside down, near a sleeping child.

Required correction: Immediately, ( 1/12/2026), indoor and outdoor furnishings must be safe and free of hazards. **Corrected at the time of the visit when the teacher removed the chairs from the table, making the area safe for the sleeping child. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/19/2026. Correct by 01/12/2026

2.216.B.2.a · Correction due January 2, 2026

At the time of the visit, no Infant program supervisor was present and assigned to the Infant classroom.

Required correction: In the infant program, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. Correct immediately (1/2/2026) and submit a written statement of compliance by 1/6/2026. Correct by 01/02/2026

2.229.L

At the time of the visit observed art activities that has cotton balls and googly eyes that can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the hallway by the Toddler 3B classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (1/2/2026) toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under

2.219.B.1 · Correction due January 2, 2026

Reviewed 3 children's files, one file is lacking the child's immunization record on the approved form.

Required correction: Immediately (1/2/2026) review all children's files, all files must have the child's immunization record on the approved form. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/6/2026 Correct by 01/02/2026

2.120.C.1.a

Reviewed 6 staff memebrs files, identified through staff members' statement that 2 different staff members were left alone with the children while both staff members files are lacking Trails clearance letters.

2.121.D.4.a · Correction due January 2, 2026

Reviewed 6 staff memebrs files, identified through staff members' statement that SM1 was left alone with the children, SM1 file is lacking documentation of the CBI clearance letter.

Required correction: Immediately (1/2/2026) review all staff members files, all files must have documentation of the CBI clearance letters. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/6/2026. Correct by 01/02/2026

2.127.D · Correction due January 2, 2026

At the time of the visit, the Gym is lacking the license capacity of the room and the staff to child ratio required posting.

Required correction: Immediately (1/2/2026) all facilities must post in every room of the child care facility the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio. Submit a written statement of compliance by 1/6/2026. Correct by 01/02/2026

Founded

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2.223.C.2.a · Correction due December 15, 2025

At the time of the visit, a loose sheet that can pose a suffocation hazard observed to be used in one of the cribs in the Infant classroom, no child was in the crib.

Required correction: Immediately (12/15/2025) mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/22/2025 Correct by 12/15/2025

2.229.C · Correction due December 15, 2025

At the time of the visit observed Clorox wipes that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink, accessible to children in the Infant classroom. Also observed an air freshener bottle and a Clorox wipes container on a shelf by the sink accessible to children in the Kindergarten classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (12/15/2025) all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Corrected at the time of the visit, staff members removed the items and made them inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/22/2025. Correct by 12/15/2025

2.222.A.1.b · Correction due December 15, 2025

At the time of the visit observed diapers and wipes accessible to children in the Prekindergarten bathroom.

Required correction: Immediately (12/15/2025) all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products must be stored in a place that is inaccessible to the children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/22/2025. Correct by 12/15/2025

2.237.B

At the time of the visit observed peeling paint on multiple spots on the walls throughout the building. Peeling paint was observed in the Toodler 1A classroom, in the Toddler 3B classroom, and the PS2 classroom.

2.229.L · Correction due December 15, 2025

At the time of the visit observed a Tangram activity that has small pieces and can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of 3 years to be accessible to children under the age of 3 years in the PS2 classroom.

Required correction: Immediately (12/15/2025) Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than 3 years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Corrected at the time of the visit, a staff member removed the item and made it inaccessible to children. Submit a written statement of future compliance by 12/22/2025. Correct by 12/15/2025

2.223.D.5.a · Correction due December 15, 2025

At the time of the visit observed a child sleeping on a cot in the Toddler 3B classroom. The child was lacking a sheet on their cot.

Required correction: Immediately (12/15/2025) a firm cot or 2 inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child. Submit a written statement of compliance by 12/22/2025 Correct by 12/15/2025

2.223.A.2

At the time of the visit observed 13 children to be cared for in the Toddler 3B classroom while only 12 children were signed in on the attendance form.

Founded

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Unfounded

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