A New Day Learning Academy

Observed a changing mat with multiple rips, this was corrected when the mat was removed from the changing table.

Observed 7 staff files and 3 were missing affidavits. The affidavit form was emailed to the operation.

Observed a bottle of tylenol in the reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the bucket with the medicine was put up higher.

Observed 10 children files and 7 children were missing health statements.

Observed 7 employee files out of 24. Three employees did not have first aid or CPR certificates to view.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse against a child in care and the operation did not report to licensing.

During a DPFS investigation, it was found that the operation staff was notified of possible abuse of a child in care and the parent of the child was not notified immediately.

The playground had large cracks that could injure a child if their foot went into it. There was no mulch or soft cushion under the spinning top.

The music room had a set of outlets that were not covered. Caregiver covered outlets when requested.

An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078. A 3-month-old infant was in the crib asleep on his back with a bib on and a pacifier hooked to it.

There were outlets in the pre-k room that did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.

Several parents and children (x7) reported to CCR and stated that there was yelling, grabbing, and smacking children's hands occurring by caregivers at the operation.

Parents and children (x5) stated in interviews that children were called teased or were ignored by caregivers when bullying by other children occurred.

Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, 3 staff members did not have current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing required written health statements.

Of 10 children's records reviewed, 5 were missing authorization for emergency medical care.

Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, all 10 were missing notarized affidavits, 7 were missing education qualifications, and 4 were missing photo IDs.

While caregivers had required training in child development, caregivers were missing training in Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Disease, Food Allergies, Building Safety, and Hazardous Materials.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found toddler caregivers are only changing diapers twice per day.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child sustained a minor injury requiring first aid and parents were not notified.

During a DFPS investigation, outlets were observed uncovered in the toddler classroom.

During a DFPS investigation, cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in the toddler classroom.

There was an outlet without a safety cover in the four-year-old room. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver placed a safety cover on the outlet.

In three classrooms, caregivers were washing cups and bottles in the same sink that children and caregivers used to wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers send the bottles and cups to the kitchen for cleaning.

Observed 3 employee files, the following items are missing from the files; Two caregivers who work with infant age children were missing trainings ins SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrom, early childhood brain development, abuse and neglect. One caregiver had an expired first aid/CPR card that expired 5/2023. The other caregiver did not have proof of first aid/CPR.

Observed 6 children records the following items were missing. All 6 files were missing health statements Two files were missing the emergency medical care information Two files did not have the operational policies recieved section checked off and Three files needed updated immunization records.

I observed a gate to the playground broken where it cannot be used to close the playground in. There was also a piece of wooden material that had fallen off the fence.

During an investigation it was discovered that the operation had not completed fire drills for multiple months.

Observed a volunteer in a classroom with children without a current cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation and a new background check was put in.

Observed a caregiver in the classroom caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Observed a caregiver in the classroom with children that had conditions to their background check that they could not be left alone with the children. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child neglected. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

During an investigation it was discovered that a child was left on the operations transportation vehicle for around 2 hours.

During a walk-through of the outdoor active play space and equipment, children ages 3 - 4 years old were observed using equipment manufactured for children ages 5 - 12 years old. All of the children were removed from the equipment when addressed.

During a walk-through of the infant classroom, a dish, bowl of water and a dish towel was observed in the infant handwashing sink. The items were removed from the infant sink when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

There were no infant feeding instructions available for review for any infants not yet ready for table food. This was determined after a review of the infant subchapter.

There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child enrolled in care that has been medically diagnosed with a food allergy.

During an inspection, two infants were observed using high chairs and the safety straps were not fastened. The safety straps were immediately fastened by a caregiver when addressed.

During an inspection, a combined group of children were observed in a classroom and the oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the group.

During an inspection, two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. A three-year-old group was out of ratio by one child and a two-year-old group was out of ratio by two children.

During the investigation it was found that a caregiver used ridiculing language towards a child in their care .

There were no infant feeding instructions available for review for infants not yet ready for table food.

There was no annual training available for review regarding the following required content: administering medication, handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, nor preventing and responding to a food or an allergic reaction.

Based on information obtained, the facility failed to notify a parent immediately regarding a situation that placed their child at risk while in care. This standard was evaluated during an inspection, bringing the facility into compliance. The facility notified the parent when addressed.

Based on information obtained, it was found that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.