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Supervisory visit · February 19, 2026
2.213.D · Correction due February 19, 2026
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed SM 1, SM3, SM6, SM7,& SM10 to have expired or be missing the required Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of required Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Training. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 02/19/2026
2.127.D · Correction due February 19, 2026
Ratio and capacity posting to be missing from the Toddler 1 classroom.
Required correction: All licensed classrooms must have the licensed capacity and ratio posted. Corrected at the time of inspection, directed posted ratio and capacity. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
2.229.H · Correction due February 19, 2026
A pair of adult scissors in a low unlocked drawer in the Toddler 1 classroom, accessible to children.
Required correction: Sharp tools must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the scissors from the classroom, making them inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
2.229.L · Correction due February 19, 2026
Several pieces of art containing small googely eyes and sequence displayed in the hall way where children under the age of three pass to enter the classroom, posing a potential choking hazard.
Required correction: Any materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years, in any area of the facility, must not be a choke hazard. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the art from the hallway. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
2.218.C.5.c · Correction due February 19, 2026
CH1 in the toddler 1 classroom to have a medical device with no health care plan. CH2 in the Primary 1 classroom to have a health care plan without the signature of a health care provider.
Required correction: Obtain the require documentation for CH1 and CH2, with all required signatures. Retain in the children's files. Submit written verification of compliance to the licensing specialist. Correct by 02/19/2026
Two dome shaped climbing structures on the Primary 1 and Primary 2 playgrounds to be over 18 inches in
2.229.C · Correction due February 19, 2026
Two bottles of white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in a low unlocked drawer in the Toddler 1 classroom, accessible to children.
Required correction: Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, director removed the white out from the classroom, making it inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 02/19/2026
2.133.A · Correction due March 19, 2026
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed SM3 & SM 10 be missing documentation of the required emergency & disaster preparedness training.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of required emergency & disaster preparedness training. Submit documentation of compliance to specialist. Correct by 03/19/2026
2.230.B
Two large areas of exposed weed matting surrounding the astro turf on the toddler 2 playground, posing a tripping hazard.
Supervisory visit · March 7, 2025
2.213.F · Correction due April 7, 2025
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed Angela M (DOH 9/5/2023), to be missing current documentation of required First Aid and CPR or Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of required First Aid and CPR or Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR training module. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 04/07/2025
2.213.M
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed Michelle V. (DOH 3/27/23) to be missing documentation of required 15 clock hours of professional development.
2.229.G · Correction due March 7, 2025
Two rolls of plastic bags on a low shelf accessible to children in the Primary 1 classroom, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Store all loose plastic bags in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved to a high shelf inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
2.229.H · Correction due March 7, 2025
Adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet, accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom, posing a potential safety hazard.
Required correction: Store all sharp instruments in areas inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff moved to a higher cabinet, inaccessible to children. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
2.229.L · Correction due March 7, 2025
Two small pieces of chalk on an art easel accessible to children in the Toddler 2 classroom posing a choking hazard.
Required correction: All materials accessible to children under the age of 3 years must be free of any choking or inhalation hazards. Corrected at the time of inspection, staff removed the chalk from the classroom. No response is necessary. Correct by 03/07/2025
The edging around the green astro-turf on the Toddler playground to be broken and bowing out over 3
2.210.A.3 · Correction due April 7, 2025
Reviewed 10 staff files, observed Dawn F. to be missing documentation of immunization statement.
Required correction: Obtain documentation of required immunization statement. Submit documentation of compliance to licensing specialist. Correct by 04/07/2025
Complaint · July 22, 2024
Unfounded
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