Children's Courtyard

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

It is alleged that a child was unsupervised and able to squeeze under a playground fence and enter the parking lot.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left outside, unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.

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

Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that physical abuse occurred at the operation when a caregiver left marks on a child.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child leaving fingernail marks in the child's skin.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at the children.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

A child left the building unattended.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at children and told them to be quiet and sit down.

745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check

There was a caregiver on the premises with direct access to children.

746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

Medication was not administered as stated on the label.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation has started the process of getting a fire inspecction completed, it has not yet been conducted.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation's last fire inspection expired on 12/17/21. The director stated she has been trying to contact them to schedule the inspection since before it expired.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

The operation experienced flooding from a broken water supply line that caused the closure of three rooms and the hallway. Children were relocated to other rooms. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations. were not notified.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering children.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

The diaper changing table was not sanitized between diaper changes.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

Children did not wash hands after diapering.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Fire drill logs showed exit times longer than three minutes.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

A caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid certification.

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

An allergy action plan was not signed by the meducal professional and the parent.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

A current sanitation inspection was not available for review

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.

746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers grab children by one arm when they are getting children down from climbing furniture.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Four out of ten children files reviewed did not have the emergency contact address listed in the admission paperwork.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Four infants were sitting in highchairs without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Three classrooms have chipped paint the size of a quarter or larger. The outdoor fence has a gap about six inched wide in the fence gate.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

During a walk through during naptime, two caregivers were on their personal cell phones, one with ear buds in, while caring for children. One of the caregiver was also observed cleaning the toilet while children were still awake in the classroom.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An electrical outlet without a safety cover was accessible to children

746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment

During a DFPS investigation it was found that napping equipment is being sanitized monthly and not when another child is using it or when soiled.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

During a DFPS investigation it was found that caregivers were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

A classroom wall has paint chipping.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Seven trash cans containing garbage did not have lids, leaving it accessible to children.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

Operation failed to notice child was having an allergic reaction to bug bites.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

7 out of 10 staff did not have in person CPR completed.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

It was found during the inspection there were two classrooms that had missing outlet covers. This was corrected at the inspection when the director covered the outlets that were missing covers.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One infant classroon was observed to have five infants under 12 months old with one caregiver. This was corrected when one of the infants was moved to another room until the second caregiver arrived.