Kids Are Angels Learning Center

During inspection, a caregiver was heard telling her biological child who is also enrolled in care that she would spank him if he didn't behave.

Cleaning solutions were observed stored under a sink in the young toddlers room without a child safety lock. This was corrected when the caregiver removed all cleaning solutions and other toxic chemicals from under the sink.

A caregiver was observed transporting school age children for a field trip without current training in transportation safety. This was corrected when the caregiver completed transportation safety training prior to transporting the children back to the operation.

A caregiver who has been employed over 90 days does not have current CPR training.

No information was observed posted in the classrooms or kitchen for one child with a diagnosed food allergy requiring a food allergy emergency plan. This was corrected when staff printed and posted the child's name and allergy information in classrooms and kitchen.

Based on evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use the safety straps on a highchair to secure an infant in the highchair which resulted in the infant falling from the highchair and injuring their head on the floor.

Based on the evidence gathered, the director confirmed she was aware of the minimum standard requirement to notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that requires medical treatment however the director stated she did not report the infant's injury.

Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.

A caregiver was observed using a spray bottle of water and soap to wash a three years old's hands inside the classroom.

A child with a diagnosed allergy and prescribed epi-pen did not have a signed allergy emergency plan on file.

The operation did not receive a fire inspection within the last 12 months.

Spray bottles containing cleaning liquids were observed accessible to the children in the two year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray bottles were removed to a higher location.

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care is still not functioning.

A shed located in the playground containing hazards still did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed not accessible to the children in care.

Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed accessible to the children in care.

A caregiver was observed not using positive interaction with a three year old in care by sitting the child down forcefully and using harsh tones when instructing the child on what to do.

Two out of the three staff records reviewed during inspection did not contain SIDS, Baby Shaken Syndrome and Brain development trainings. One out of three staff files reviewed during inspection did not contain Administering medication. Note: SIDS training was corrected at inspection as it was completed during inspection.

A shed located in the playground containing hazards did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed accessible to the children in care.

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care were observed not functioning.

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram were not observed posted in three classrooms during inspection.

Three loose-cap bottles of clorox bleach were accessible to children in their restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bottles from the children's restroom.

Two children are still missing health statements.

An infant was sleeping in a bouncer which is considered a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver agreed to move the infant to a crib.

A child present at the operation does not have enrollment records on file.

A caregiver has an expired certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.

A bucket of cleaning solutions and two paint buckets were stored in the children's restroom and were accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed from the restroom.

Two children are missing health statements.

A child related to a caregiver was present at the operation and is not enrolled or counted in the child/caregiver ratio.

The loose-fill in in the playground is low and measuring below 6 inches in depth.