Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Alamo Ranch

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was observed not functioning in one of the operation's vans used to transport the children in care.

Correction verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was observed not functioning in one of the operation's vans used to transport the children in care.

Correction verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was observed not functioning in one of the operation's vans used to transport the children in care.

Correction verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The electronic child safety alarm was observed not functioning in one of the operation's vans used to transport the children in care.

Correction verified Dec 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

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

A four year old child was left unsperviseed in the classroom for six minutes.

Correction verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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 four year old child was left unsperviseed in the classroom for six minutes.

Correction verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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 four year old child was left unsperviseed in the classroom for six minutes.

Correction verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 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 four year old child was left unsperviseed in the classroom for six minutes.

Correction verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child left the classroom to go into the gym unsupervised.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted this incident was reported to Licensing more than two days after the incident occurring.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted the incident report wasn't signed or a copy provided to the parent until after 48 hours of the incident occurring. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child left the classroom to go into the gym unsupervised.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted this incident was reported to Licensing more than two days after the incident occurring.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted the incident report wasn't signed or a copy provided to the parent until after 48 hours of the incident occurring. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted this incident was reported to Licensing more than two days after the incident occurring.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child left the classroom to go into the gym unsupervised.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted the incident report wasn't signed or a copy provided to the parent until after 48 hours of the incident occurring. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child left the classroom to go into the gym unsupervised.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted this incident was reported to Licensing more than two days after the incident occurring.

Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted the incident report wasn't signed or a copy provided to the parent until after 48 hours of the incident occurring. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when children were left on the playground unsupervised as the caregiver went back into the classroom. In addition to several children running outside the classroom door into the playground unsupervised to get water bottles.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Two of the four children incident reports were not shared with the parents. NOTE: One of the two was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Two of the four incident reports were unavailable for review. NOTE: One of the two incident reports was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when children were left on the playground unsupervised as the caregiver went back into the classroom. In addition to several children running outside the classroom door into the playground unsupervised to get water bottles.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Two of the four incident reports were unavailable for review. NOTE: One of the two incident reports was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Two of the four children incident reports were not shared with the parents. NOTE: One of the two was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when children were left on the playground unsupervised as the caregiver went back into the classroom. In addition to several children running outside the classroom door into the playground unsupervised to get water bottles.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Two of the four incident reports were unavailable for review. NOTE: One of the two incident reports was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Two of the four children incident reports were not shared with the parents. NOTE: One of the two was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based upon information gathered, surveillance and interviews conducted inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when children were left on the playground unsupervised as the caregiver went back into the classroom. In addition to several children running outside the classroom door into the playground unsupervised to get water bottles.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Two of the four children incident reports were not shared with the parents. NOTE: One of the two was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Two of the four incident reports were unavailable for review. NOTE: One of the two incident reports was corrected at inspection.

Correction verified Jan 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

There was a slide on the Pre-K playground that had half of the screws missing making the slide not secured in place. Note: This was corrected at in inspection when the operation's maintenance personnel applied the screws to secure the slide in place.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

There was a slide on the Pre-K playground that had half of the screws missing making the slide not secured in place. Note: This was corrected at in inspection when the operation's maintenance personnel applied the screws to secure the slide in place.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

There was a slide on the Pre-K playground that had half of the screws missing making the slide not secured in place. Note: This was corrected at in inspection when the operation's maintenance personnel applied the screws to secure the slide in place.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

There was a slide on the Pre-K playground that had half of the screws missing making the slide not secured in place. Note: This was corrected at in inspection when the operation's maintenance personnel applied the screws to secure the slide in place.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

In the course of this investigation, information gathered determined a lack of judgment by staff to immediately notify the parent of a child in distress. Parent was contacted approximately two hours after staff observed the child limping.

Correction verified Nov 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

In the course of this investigation, information gathered determined a lack of judgment by staff to immediately notify the parent of a child in distress. Parent was contacted approximately two hours after staff observed the child limping.

Correction verified Nov 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

In the course of this investigation, information gathered determined a lack of judgment by staff to immediately notify the parent of a child in distress. Parent was contacted approximately two hours after staff observed the child limping.

Correction verified Nov 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

In the course of this investigation, information gathered determined a lack of judgment by staff to immediately notify the parent of a child in distress. Parent was contacted approximately two hours after staff observed the child limping.

Correction verified Nov 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

A child was not adequately supervised on the playground. They were able to leave their playground and reach a different one on the other side of the daycare and caregivers were not aware until the child was brought back by the director.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

A child was not adequately supervised on the playground. They were able to leave their playground and reach a different one on the other side of the daycare and caregivers were not aware until the child was brought back by the director.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

A child was not adequately supervised on the playground. They were able to leave their playground and reach a different one on the other side of the daycare and caregivers were not aware until the child was brought back by the director.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

A child was not adequately supervised on the playground. They were able to leave their playground and reach a different one on the other side of the daycare and caregivers were not aware until the child was brought back by the director.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on information gathered, two caregivers did not use good judgement when it was decided to take an infant who was experiencing symptoms of allergic reaction to the child's relative who is an employee at the center versus following operational procedures and specific emergency instructions on the child's food allergy emergency plan such as immediately calling 911, administering epi-pen, keeping child warm, and avoiding unnecessary movement. Caregivers did not use good judgement when a known food allergen was served in an infant classroom where an infant with that specific diagnosed food allergy was present. Although food wasn't directly served to the infant, the infant was sitting at a table with other children eating the food allergen. Shortly after, the child started experiencing symptoms an allergic reaction.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

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

Based on information gathered, a caregiver whose background check is provisionally eligible with conditions was left alone with children in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver with an eligible background check returned to the classroom.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

It was determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child in care when they left the child on the playground for approximately 2 minutes by themself when the group returned to their classroom.

Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

It was determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child in care when they left the child on the playground for approximately 2 minutes by themself when the group returned to their classroom.

Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on information gathered, two caregivers did not use good judgement when it was decided to take an infant who was experiencing symptoms of allergic reaction to the child's relative who is an employee at the center versus following operational procedures and specific emergency instructions on the child's food allergy emergency plan such as immediately calling 911, administering epi-pen, keeping child warm, and avoiding unnecessary movement. Caregivers did not use good judgement when a known food allergen was served in an infant classroom where an infant with that specific diagnosed food allergy was present. Although food wasn't directly served to the infant, the infant was sitting at a table with other children eating the food allergen. Shortly after, the child started experiencing symptoms an allergic reaction.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

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

Based on information gathered, a caregiver whose background check is provisionally eligible with conditions was left alone with children in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver with an eligible background check returned to the classroom.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

It was determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child in care when they left the child on the playground for approximately 2 minutes by themself when the group returned to their classroom.

Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on information gathered, two caregivers did not use good judgement when it was decided to take an infant who was experiencing symptoms of allergic reaction to the child's relative who is an employee at the center versus following operational procedures and specific emergency instructions on the child's food allergy emergency plan such as immediately calling 911, administering epi-pen, keeping child warm, and avoiding unnecessary movement. Caregivers did not use good judgement when a known food allergen was served in an infant classroom where an infant with that specific diagnosed food allergy was present. Although food wasn't directly served to the infant, the infant was sitting at a table with other children eating the food allergen. Shortly after, the child started experiencing symptoms an allergic reaction.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

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

Based on information gathered, a caregiver whose background check is provisionally eligible with conditions was left alone with children in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver with an eligible background check returned to the classroom.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on information gathered, two caregivers did not use good judgement when it was decided to take an infant who was experiencing symptoms of allergic reaction to the child's relative who is an employee at the center versus following operational procedures and specific emergency instructions on the child's food allergy emergency plan such as immediately calling 911, administering epi-pen, keeping child warm, and avoiding unnecessary movement. Caregivers did not use good judgement when a known food allergen was served in an infant classroom where an infant with that specific diagnosed food allergy was present. Although food wasn't directly served to the infant, the infant was sitting at a table with other children eating the food allergen. Shortly after, the child started experiencing symptoms an allergic reaction.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

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

Based on information gathered, a caregiver whose background check is provisionally eligible with conditions was left alone with children in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver with an eligible background check returned to the classroom.

Correction verified Dec 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

It was determined that the operation failed to adequately supervise a child in care when they left the child on the playground for approximately 2 minutes by themself when the group returned to their classroom.

Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver washed the child's hands.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver washed the child's hands.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver washed the child's hands.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver washed the child's hands.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

A Lysol and a pink disinfect bottle were observed accessible to the children in care as it was located on a top of a child's height bookshelf within their reach. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver moved the disinfectant bottles to a high shelf.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

A Lysol and a pink disinfect bottle were observed accessible to the children in care as it was located on a top of a child's height bookshelf within their reach. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver moved the disinfectant bottles to a high shelf.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

A Lysol and a pink disinfect bottle were observed accessible to the children in care as it was located on a top of a child's height bookshelf within their reach. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver moved the disinfectant bottles to a high shelf.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

A Lysol and a pink disinfect bottle were observed accessible to the children in care as it was located on a top of a child's height bookshelf within their reach. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver moved the disinfectant bottles to a high shelf.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Caregiver did not exercise good judgment when failing to ensure the disinfectant tablet completely dissolved in the water before allowing children to use it, resulting in a three year old placing a small piece of the tablet in their mouth for a couple of seconds.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not report a situation where a child was placed at risk. The operation staff did not report an incident where a three year old placed a small piece of a disinfectant dissolvable tablet in their mouth while in care that required a call to poison control.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not generate an incident report at the time a three year old child placed a piece of dissolvable disinfectant tablet in their mouth while in care.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not report a situation where a child was placed at risk. The operation staff did not report an incident where a three year old placed a small piece of a disinfectant dissolvable tablet in their mouth while in care that required a call to poison control.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Caregiver did not exercise good judgment when failing to ensure the disinfectant tablet completely dissolved in the water before allowing children to use it, resulting in a three year old placing a small piece of the tablet in their mouth for a couple of seconds.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not generate an incident report at the time a three year old child placed a piece of dissolvable disinfectant tablet in their mouth while in care.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Caregiver did not exercise good judgment when failing to ensure the disinfectant tablet completely dissolved in the water before allowing children to use it, resulting in a three year old placing a small piece of the tablet in their mouth for a couple of seconds.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not report a situation where a child was placed at risk. The operation staff did not report an incident where a three year old placed a small piece of a disinfectant dissolvable tablet in their mouth while in care that required a call to poison control.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not generate an incident report at the time a three year old child placed a piece of dissolvable disinfectant tablet in their mouth while in care.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not report a situation where a child was placed at risk. The operation staff did not report an incident where a three year old placed a small piece of a disinfectant dissolvable tablet in their mouth while in care that required a call to poison control.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Caregiver did not exercise good judgment when failing to ensure the disinfectant tablet completely dissolved in the water before allowing children to use it, resulting in a three year old placing a small piece of the tablet in their mouth for a couple of seconds.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Standard 746.1201(1).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation staff did not generate an incident report at the time a three year old child placed a piece of dissolvable disinfectant tablet in their mouth while in care.

Correction verified Aug 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the information obtained for this investigation, the director failed to communicate truthfully with the parents and attempted to withheld information on two children who had physical contact with each other while on the playground. Director did not follow up with staff to collect more information on the incident. Director failed to notify licensing on the incident and neglected to create an incident report.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

The lack of supervision enabled two children to display inappropriate sexual behavior on each other while on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notify licensing on an incident that happen on the playground with two children.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The parents of two children involved with an incident on the playground regarding child-on-child contact were not properly informed.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to create an incident report on the specific date and time the incident occurred with two children on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notify licensing on an incident that happen on the playground with two children.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

The lack of supervision enabled two children to display inappropriate sexual behavior on each other while on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the information obtained for this investigation, the director failed to communicate truthfully with the parents and attempted to withheld information on two children who had physical contact with each other while on the playground. Director did not follow up with staff to collect more information on the incident. Director failed to notify licensing on the incident and neglected to create an incident report.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to create an incident report on the specific date and time the incident occurred with two children on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The parents of two children involved with an incident on the playground regarding child-on-child contact were not properly informed.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

The lack of supervision enabled two children to display inappropriate sexual behavior on each other while on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notify licensing on an incident that happen on the playground with two children.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the information obtained for this investigation, the director failed to communicate truthfully with the parents and attempted to withheld information on two children who had physical contact with each other while on the playground. Director did not follow up with staff to collect more information on the incident. Director failed to notify licensing on the incident and neglected to create an incident report.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to create an incident report on the specific date and time the incident occurred with two children on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The parents of two children involved with an incident on the playground regarding child-on-child contact were not properly informed.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notify licensing on an incident that happen on the playground with two children.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Based on the information obtained for this investigation, the director failed to communicate truthfully with the parents and attempted to withheld information on two children who had physical contact with each other while on the playground. Director did not follow up with staff to collect more information on the incident. Director failed to notify licensing on the incident and neglected to create an incident report.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

The lack of supervision enabled two children to display inappropriate sexual behavior on each other while on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

The parents of two children involved with an incident on the playground regarding child-on-child contact were not properly informed.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to create an incident report on the specific date and time the incident occurred with two children on the playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notified licensing on a toddler who wandered off to the preschool playground and was on the play structure that is not age appropriate.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

A toddler walked behind the building from the toddler playground to the preschool playground unsupervised. The toddler was on the preschool playground for approximately less then five minutes unsupervised.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

Information gathered for this investigation based on footage determined one staff was sweeping the play structure platform while the other staff was walking around the playground holding a cell phone and glancing at it when the toddler was observed walking away from the play area.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Information gathered for this investigation determined an incident report was not shared with the parent when a child was found unsupervised in the pre-school playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Information gathered for this investigation determined a licensing incident report was not created for the child who was found unsupervised on the preschool playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notified licensing on a toddler who wandered off to the preschool playground and was on the play structure that is not age appropriate.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

A toddler walked behind the building from the toddler playground to the preschool playground unsupervised. The toddler was on the preschool playground for approximately less then five minutes unsupervised.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

Information gathered for this investigation based on footage determined one staff was sweeping the play structure platform while the other staff was walking around the playground holding a cell phone and glancing at it when the toddler was observed walking away from the play area.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Information gathered for this investigation determined an incident report was not shared with the parent when a child was found unsupervised in the pre-school playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Information gathered for this investigation determined a licensing incident report was not created for the child who was found unsupervised on the preschool playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

A toddler walked behind the building from the toddler playground to the preschool playground unsupervised. The toddler was on the preschool playground for approximately less then five minutes unsupervised.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notified licensing on a toddler who wandered off to the preschool playground and was on the play structure that is not age appropriate.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Information gathered for this investigation determined an incident report was not shared with the parent when a child was found unsupervised in the pre-school playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

Information gathered for this investigation based on footage determined one staff was sweeping the play structure platform while the other staff was walking around the playground holding a cell phone and glancing at it when the toddler was observed walking away from the play area.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Information gathered for this investigation determined a licensing incident report was not created for the child who was found unsupervised on the preschool playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

The operation failed to notified licensing on a toddler who wandered off to the preschool playground and was on the play structure that is not age appropriate.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

A toddler walked behind the building from the toddler playground to the preschool playground unsupervised. The toddler was on the preschool playground for approximately less then five minutes unsupervised.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

Information gathered for this investigation based on footage determined one staff was sweeping the play structure platform while the other staff was walking around the playground holding a cell phone and glancing at it when the toddler was observed walking away from the play area.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

Information gathered for this investigation determined a licensing incident report was not created for the child who was found unsupervised on the preschool playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Information gathered for this investigation determined an incident report was not shared with the parent when a child was found unsupervised in the pre-school playground.

Correction verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed out of ratio when observed caring for 18 children. The three year old ratio is 1 to 15. Note: This was corrected it at inspection as another caregiver stepped in the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed out of ratio when observed caring for 18 children. The three year old ratio is 1 to 15. Note: This was corrected it at inspection as another caregiver stepped in the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed out of ratio when observed caring for 18 children. The three year old ratio is 1 to 15. Note: This was corrected it at inspection as another caregiver stepped in the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed out of ratio when observed caring for 18 children. The three year old ratio is 1 to 15. Note: This was corrected it at inspection as another caregiver stepped in the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The plastic steps on the playscape were observed broken as gaps were seen where children stepped on to them.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Nails were observed protruding from the broken wooden fences that divides the playground spaces.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Standard 746.3701.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The wooden fence observed dividing the playground space is not in good repair with many wooden boards missing and gates not properly attached to the wooden beams.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Hazards were not removed or repaired promptly after noticing the hazards during their required active play inspections.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The plastic steps on the playscape were observed broken as gaps were seen where children stepped on to them.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The wooden fence observed dividing the playground space is not in good repair with many wooden boards missing and gates not properly attached to the wooden beams.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Hazards were not removed or repaired promptly after noticing the hazards during their required active play inspections.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Nails were observed protruding from the broken wooden fences that divides the playground spaces.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Standard 746.3701.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The plastic steps on the playscape were observed broken as gaps were seen where children stepped on to them.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Hazards were not removed or repaired promptly after noticing the hazards during their required active play inspections.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Nails were observed protruding from the broken wooden fences that divides the playground spaces.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Standard 746.3701.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The wooden fence observed dividing the playground space is not in good repair with many wooden boards missing and gates not properly attached to the wooden beams.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The plastic steps on the playscape were observed broken as gaps were seen where children stepped on to them.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The wooden fence observed dividing the playground space is not in good repair with many wooden boards missing and gates not properly attached to the wooden beams.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Hazards were not removed or repaired promptly after noticing the hazards during their required active play inspections.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Nails were observed protruding from the broken wooden fences that divides the playground spaces.

Correction verified May 18, 2022. Standard 746.3701.

Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22,2022, as required.

Correction verified Feb 28, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).

Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22,2022, as required.

Correction verified Feb 28, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).

Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22,2022, as required.

Correction verified Feb 28, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).

Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22,2022, as required.

Correction verified Feb 28, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not report two positive COVID cases to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours

Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not report two positive COVID cases to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours

Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not report two positive COVID cases to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours

Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not report two positive COVID cases to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours

Correction verified Feb 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Wax burners were observed in two classrooms. Only one class had it plugged in with hot liquid that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers agreed to remove the wax burners from the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Wax burners were observed in two classrooms. Only one class had it plugged in with hot liquid that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers agreed to remove the wax burners from the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Wax burners were observed in two classrooms. Only one class had it plugged in with hot liquid that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers agreed to remove the wax burners from the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Wax burners were observed in two classrooms. Only one class had it plugged in with hot liquid that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers agreed to remove the wax burners from the classroom.

Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.