Elite City Kids Childcare and Learning Academy #2

The procedures for parent review of policies and procedures were not included in the operational policies.

The information regarding indoor and outdoor physicial activity was not included in the operational policies.

The information regarding the inclusive support services was not included in the operational policies.

A caregiver gave a child melatonin as a means to force a child to take a nap.

Based on the information received, a caregiver gave a child melatonin to assist with falling asleep.

Two of the four employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Five iof the six files reviewed did not have the special care needs information filled out.

The caregiver left the children unattended during naptime to open the front door as she was the only staff present at the time of inspection.

Two of the fours employee files reviewed did not have proof of education in the files.

Two of the four employee files reviewed were missing the required topics for annual trainings.

The most recent CPSC report posted in from 2021.

The fire inspection has expired.

Two of the six files reviewed did not include the date of admission.

Children were observed playing with a small cube toy that dismantled into smaller pieces. The children placing the smaller pieces in their mouth. The pieces were small enough to fit inside a toilet paper tube.

A caregiver left a grooup of Pre-k chidlren unsupervised momentairl;y to open the front door. Children must never be left unsupervised.

Of the six personnel records evaluated the following information was missing. 1. One lacked the name and address for the emergency contact. 2. One lacked the address for the emergency contact.

This standard was evaluated in regards to a report received and compliance was not met. The caregiver responsible for the child does not have current First Aid training. This caregiver has had unsupervised access to children in care.

The First Aid Kit in the vans lacked cotton balls and adhesive tape. This was corrected at inspection.

The required emergency medical information for each child is not being taken on the van runs. This was corrected at inspection.

A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use. Caregivers should not be using personal electronic devices while supervising children.

There were six children, ages 12 months to 21 months, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 14 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can only care for 5 children.

An additional caregiver was not in the building during naptime. The two caregivers that were present were supervising children. If only caregiver is needed to meet ratio requirements there must be an additional caregiver or employee in the building.

A follow-up inspection was conducted on 6/8/21 and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children under 2 will be evacuated.

The van used for the morning transportation run did not have a list of the children being transported.

The operational policies does not include a suspension and expulsion policy.

The diaper changing table in the infant classroom is wobbly and not very sturdy. This was corrected at inspection.

Three caregivers have not completed pre-service training that covers SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development.

The CPSC (United States Consumer Products Safety Commission) annual certification form has not been competed. The last form was completed in 2019.

Some children did not wash their hands before being served breakfast.

A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for. Caregivers must know the names and ages of the children they are caring for.

The operation did not have a menu showing what is served for all meals and snacks.

The most recent Child Care Regulation inspection form is not posted. This was corrected at inspection.

The director did not receive training in administering medication, preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

The Emergency Telephone Number posting does not include the correct address or telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation office.

The caregiver in charge was responsible for supervising a group of children while also being responsible for clerical and administrative duties.

The Child Care Regulation notice Keeping Children Safe is not posted.

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children under 2 will be evacuated.

Of the four personnel records evaluated, one lacked a hire date.