Ivy Crest Academy of Deerfield

The operation does not have a fire inspection on file that was conducted in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection conducted was on 02/10/2023.

Three children in care had a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a doctor singed emergency food allergy plan on file.

The crowded arrangement of the sleeping mats during nap time prevented caregivers and children the ability to walk around without stepping on another mat or child.

On the playground utilized by infants 0-17 months there was two four-wheeled cozy coupe toy cars that are manufactured for children over the age of 18 months.

The playground for 2-3 year olds has a hole that contains a exposed nail and poses a risk to injuring a child.

Documents for the unitary surfacing was not available for review.

One child's file reviewed did not include a statement of health.

The was one child with an Epi Pen that was expired. The expiration date stated 10/2021.

A caregiver did not have current First-Aid training.

A caregiver does not have current training in pediatric CPR.

The center does not have a current fire inspection on file.

Based on video footage a caregiver was observed handling a child abruptly causing the child to loose their footing as the child was pulled backwards and placed in line with the rest of the children to prepare to wash hands.