Blossom Valley Academy

During the inspection the two-year-old classroom was over ratio when an older child was sent into the classroom to use the restroom. At that time there were 12 children with one caregiver.

A child was observed coming into the class to use the restroom and did not wash hands when they finished. An infant was also ibserved being changed and thier hands were not washed.

A playground barrier was observed broken and sticking up out of the ground. This could cause a tripping hazard and is a risk.

3 of 10 files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.

Updated written feeding insturctions were missing for an infant.

Based on the information received during the investigation that children are being restrained in highchairs as a form of discipline.

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be in violation of minimum standards. It was determined operation staff pinched a child as a form of discipline.

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be in violation of minimum standards. It was determined the operation was not providing meal servings required in the USDA Guidelines.

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be in violation of minimum standards. It was determined the operation staff were discouraged from holding and nurturing infants in their care.

The injury required medical treatment by a health-care professional and the operation neglected the severity of the accident.

It was not reported that a child received medical treatment after being injured in care.

A caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgment when not notifying the director of details regarding the severity of an injury that a child received. Note: the caregiver is no longer present at the operation

A section of the plaground fence (separating age groups) was observed separating from the post. Screws/nails were exposed and present a risk.