America's Choice Child Care

The number/child assignment chart in the toddler classroom was reviewed and showed all children present were not included on the chart. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 5-9 years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated 15, however 16 were present.

One caregiver was observed with five children ages 5 months, 8 months, 10 months, 13 months, and 13 months. The specified age group is 0-11 children which allows one caregiver to supervise four children. The caregiver was over ratio by one child. Note: An additional caregiver was added to the room during inspection.

A caregiver with a provisional background checks was observed in caring for a group of 8 children ages 4-7 years old. The group did not have another caregiver present.

Records were evaluated for ten children in care and the following was determined: Two children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed an emergency contact other than the parent. One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an updated immunization record.

During this inspection the classroom sign in and out logs were reviewed. The toddler sign in and out log showed ten children signed in however nine were present. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

The first aid kit in the transportation van was reviewed and the following items were needed: -Scissors -Thermometer -Cotton Balls Note: This was corrected during inspection.

The caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was unaware of the group responsible for. The caregiver stated nine children were present, however ten were counted.

The classroom sign in and out logs were reviewed and showed six of seven children in the Toddler class were signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

The caregiver in the Toddler classroom was unaware of the group responsible for. The caregiver stated six children were present, however seven were counted.

The caregiver in the Toddler classroom was unaware of the group responsible for. The caregiver stated seven children were present, however eight were counted.

A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child enrolled.

During this inspection I observed a nineteen month old seated in a high chair. The safety straps were not in use.

The classroom sign in and out logs were reviewed and showed six of eight children in the Toddler class were signed in.

An eleven month old was observed laying in a crib with a pacifier attached to the shirt.

Based on the information obtained, the vehicle used for transporting children was not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Based on the information obtained, the center director admitted to not entering the transportation vehicle to account for all children present.

Based on the information obtained, the operation failed to report a child was left alone on the transportation van for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Based on the information obtained, it was determined the director failed to maintain supervision when a child was left in a van to the far left of the operation near a main street.

Based on the information obtained, a child was not signed in at the operation after being picked up from school.

Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide the parent with an incident report regarding a situation placing a child at risk.

Based on the information obtained, the operation failed to ensure a child was not neglected when a child was left unsupervised on a transportation van for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: One needed an updated immunization record. Two needed an emergency contact. One needed a health statement.

Documentation reviewed for four of six staff members showed the Pediatric CPR training was completed online.

While inspecting the outdoor play area I observed broken fence pickets, trash/debris, and ant piles. Note: The operation removed the trash from the outdoor play area during inspection.

A staff member counted in the child/caregiver ratio is in need of eight hours of pre-service training. A staff member counted in the child/caregiver ratio is in need of twenty four hours of pre-service training.

The fire extinguisher in the transportation van is in need of servicing.

Personnel records were evaluated for six staff members and the following was determined: One caregiver needed documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. One caregiver needed a notarized affidavit. The director needed a current ID/Driver's License.

The operation did not have documentation showing the fire extinguishers are checked monthly.

Orientation training is needed for one caregiver who has unsupervised access to a children in care.

During this investigation it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment such as yelling at the children.

The last fire inspection was conducted on 02/05/2021.

One crib used for an infant in care needed a label. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

Four cribs needed snug fitting sheets.

Two toilets and three sinks near the after schooler's classroom needed repair. Four sinks and one toilet near the toddler classroom needed repairs.

Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Eight needed special needs statement Three needed immunization info Three needed a health statement One needed an emergency contact One needed school information

One staff member needed Pediatric CPR/First Aid training.

Six personnel records were evaluated and the following was determined: One needed a copy of a current drivers license One needed a notarized Licensing Affidavit Four needed education qualifications

Updated feeding instructions were needed for one infant in care.