Growing Together Preschool and Daycare

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.

Children did not wash their hands before eatring breakfast,

A child was in a classroom where the oldest child was more more than 18 months older than the youngest child in care. The youngest child was one month old and the oldest child was 22 months old.

There were uncovered outlets in the cafeteria and the gym. This was corrected at inspection.

As of 8/25/25, all of the required repairs have not been completed. This deficiency is being recited. The building is not being maintained to protect the health and safety of children. The following was observed: Four classrooms have missing ceiling tiles, floor damage, wall damage, water and mold damage. A sink in a bathroom is leaking water unto a container when turned on. A piece of equipment in the school age room is visibly dirty and needs to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

An exit in a classroom was blocked by a pile of nap mats. This was corrected at inspection.

A strong urine smell is permerating from the boys bathroom in the school age room.

The building is not being maintained to protect the health and safety of children. The following was observed: Four classrooms have missing ceiling tiles, floor damage, wall damage, water and mold damage. A sink in a bathroom is leaking water unto a container when turned on. A piece of equipment in the school age room is visibly dirty and needs to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

The operaional poliices dfoes not include a polcy for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

The center did not complete an incident report regarding a situation that placed four children at risk.

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four were behind with required immunizations.

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked training in administering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the May 2023-2024 traiing year.

The director and staff that transport children have not completed a transportation safety training since 2023.

The fire extinguishers on the vehicles used for transportation have not been serviced since 2021.

One van used for transportation does not have a First Aid Kit. This was corrected at inspection.

The fire inspection report was not available for review and was expired.

Based on the information received, there is no record that a report was submitted to licensing upon being notified that a child was taken and seen by a medical professional for treatment.

Three of the five employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training.

The monthly feeding instructions were not completed for the month of March

The fire inspection on file expired on 1/24/2023.

A caregiver did not know the ages of the chidlren she was responsible for.

The staff did not know who was left in charge in the director's absene.

A 16 month old child was with a group of children where the oldest child in the group was 3 years old. Infants may not be combined with a child who is more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.

This standard was evaluated in regard to a self report and compliance was not met. The Incident/Illness form was not shared with and signed by the parent.

Based on the information obtained, the caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by yelling and maintaining self control while caring for children. This was corrected due to the caregiver being fired from the operation.

Video footage was reviewed and it shows a caregiver using profane language towards and in the two year old classroom.

Video footage was reviewed and it shows a caregiver repeatedly covered a childs head while forcing the child to take a nap,

Video footage was reviewed, and a caregiver was observed yelling and screaming at the two year olds.

The operational policy was observed missing the required information on applying insect repellent and sunscreen.

The operational policy observed was missing the required information on promotion of indoor and outdoor play.

The operational policy observed was missing the required information on water activities.

Bottles were observed in the classroom not properly labeled with infants first name and initial of last name. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver properly labeled the bottles with first name and initial of last name.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient information provided that screen time activity was being used for a child under the age of two years. The director stated that all screen time has been stopped for all classrooms.

There was a piece of board sticking out of the loose fill on the playground. There was sharp wood on the railing of the playground, and a exposed nail sticking out the wood. There were wires on the ground accesible to children, and a ladder laying on the ground on side of the storage shed.

There is no documentation of smoke detectorsshowing that they were tested available for view.

There were no carbon monoxide detectors installed at the operation.

All three playgrounds did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill installed and dirt was exposed.

There was no personal storage space for the children belongings.

The Little Learners II classroom is not ready to accept kids.