My Little College 2

Recite: During an inspection, an individual arrived to drop off and stated that the procedure to drop off and pick up was that upon arrival they were to wait in the lobby and staff would either take the child or bring the child to them.

It was determined in an investigation that good judgment was not practiced when the operation staff delayed the release of children and created a dangerous environment for the children in care.

There was no documentation for the testing of the carbon monoxide detectors for the month of July. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the CO2 detectors were tested.

Two staff files reviewed did not have training certifictaes for required topics (administering medication and hazardous material).

The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how non-mobile children/children with disabilities would be evacuated in the event of an emergency,

The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the procedure for reunification in the event of an emergency evacuation.

There was no documentation for a monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers. Noted: This was corrected during the inspecton when all the fire extinguishers were inspected to include the fire extinguisher in the transporation van.

A list of the children with food allergies/food intolerances was not posted in the kitchen where the meals and snacks are prepared. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the list of children's allergies/intolerances was posted in the kitchen/food prep area.

Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.

For the month of July there was no documentation that the smoke detectors were tested. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the smoke detectors were tested.

A monthly inspection was not being completed. Noted: This was corrected during inspection when an inspection of the operation was conducted utilizing CCR provided general checklist.

The first aid kit that it kept in the transportation vehicle did not include all necessary items; Guide, tweezers, and thermometer.

Four or the six files reviewed did not include updated immunization records.

One of the six children's files reviewed did not include hearing and vision screening results.

Two of the six children's files reviewed did not include healthcare provider statements.

The operation did not have documented drills for the months of July and August. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.

There was no documented inspection of battery operated carbon monoxide detectors. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when all Carbon Monoxide detectors were inspected.

One of the six children's files reviewed did not include an address for the emergency contact listed.

One of six caregivers did not have pediatric first aid certification.

There is no procedure regarding indoor/outdoor active physical activities.

Five of six staff files did not have a definite employment start date.

Two of six caregiver files did not have required annual training hours. CP had 22 hours verified completed. AP had no record of training hours.

One of four children's files did not contain a signed healthcare statement.

A recently hired employee was in operation caring for children while pending results from background check.

A crib was observed to have a mattress that was too small for the crib. There was an open space that may pose an entrapment risk. This was corrected at inspection as the director switched another mattress from a crib that was not in use at this time.

During inspection, the activity plan for PreK children was observed to have only one 30 minute opportunity for outside play time. The infant's activity plan did not have a play time slot, and director admitted that they are not taken outside at all.

During inspection, a caregiver was observed caring for 16 children with specified age of 3 years.

During the investigation it was determined that a person was living at the operation.

The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during inspeciton.