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746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

It was observed the operation policies where not complete with all required policies. A list was left with operation regarding missing policies.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of physical abuse by an employee of the operation. It discovered that a staff with background conditions was not following their conditions when they were left in charge of the operation the day of the incident when the director and normal person left in charge had both left for the day.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. There was evidence of neglect by an employee of the operation. When a child was left on an operational van for over one hour.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During the inspection two different individuals were present prior to an initial background check being submitted.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed on the table with a blanket wrapped around them. The child also was not buckled into the bouncer. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

One caregiver was not aware of the age of children they were in charge of during naptime. It was also observed that a school age child was present in a classroom alone working on school work.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

It was observed that three of nine cribs had loose crib sheets present with one crib having a child in the crib.

746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the operation failed to account for all children when unloading the children at the operation.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that a child was left unattended on the operation's van.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

It was observed that the van the operation was using for transportation was lacking a child safety alarm.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

It was observed that a child under 12 months of age was laying on a boppy pillow in the crib while awake. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child and boppy on the floor.

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

During inspection it was discovered the operation was conducting transportation prior to notification to licensing. The operation corrected at this inspection when they provided written statement they will provide transportation.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

It was observed that both classroom with children present were over ratio for one caregiver present. This was corrected when additional caregivers arrived to the operation.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

It was observed during the walkthrough that one classroom had children present with infants that were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

During the inspection the emergency prepardness plan was not available for review.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

Records were maintained in a disorganized manner. The provider had difficulty locating requested items. Upon request, the permit holder was unable to promptly produce organized and complete records. This lack of organization and accessibility impeded the inspection process and does not demonstrate compliance with permit holder responsibilities to maintain accurate, complete, and readily available records for review.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

It was observed in the infant classroom there were fifteen children present with two staff.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

It was observed in a classroom where a two month old infant was present there were children more than 18 months in age difference present.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered the operation was not sharing daily reports with the parents showing when the infant slept, amount of food, sleep times, activities which infant participate in during the day and general mood of the child during the day.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Operation is lacking a current sanitation Inspection.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

It was observed a child with a food allergy was not on file at operation or posted where food is prepared or served.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

The operation was lacking transportation training for van drivers.