Abc Kids Academy

“Ensure staff members have DEEDS certificate on file/issued before operating in the role. A staff member in the Infant Room was by themselves with an ECI DEEDS Certificate. This was corrected immediately.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a Health Appraisal with a TB Screener and OCCL Health and Safety training course.”

“Ensure there is always an emergency supply of water available.”

“Make available the programs Positive Behavior Policy in a public area (front lobby). Send documented evidence to OCCL.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication, Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal, TB Screener. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs 1 hour of PD training. Staff #5 needs Administration of Medication. Staff #7 needs CPR/First Aid”

“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a Health Appraisal, Current Immunizations, Blood Lead.”

“-Replace ceiling tiles in the three's and the school aged classroom. - Patch the exposed dry wall spots in the infant classroom (left side) - Remove the carpets in the pre-k classroom (corners are rolling up and fraying)”

“Post the OCCL approved emergency plan in a visible space. Conduct fire drill for September and submit the evacuation log to OCCL.”

“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs a Developmental Screener. Child #5 needs a Blood Lead Screener, Developmental Screener, and Mat Permission.”

“Ensure that all ceiling vents are cleaned and free from dust build up.”

“Ensure that all surface are cleanable and in good repair. The walls in the front preschool classroom need to be repaired and repainted.”

“Repair the section of fence on the playground where the slats are separating.”

“Ensure staff files are complete. Health & Safety training is needed for one staff. A job description is needed for one staff. An adult abuse registry check is needed for one staff. A current health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff. A release of employment history with service letters is needed for one staff.”

“Ensure child files are complete. A health appraisal with immunizations is needed for six children. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child.”

“Remove peeling tape from the floor in the School-age room and the 4's/5's room.”

“Obtain an adequate emergency food supply.”

“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conducted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures. The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 9, 2023, regarding concerns of insufficient materials, lack of supervision, and the presence of hazards on the playground and indoors, including choking hazards. An investigation was conduc ted on August 15, 2023. This complaint is substantiated for the toddler classroom having insufficient materials available for the children based on observation of the classroom. This complaint is substantiated for lack of supervision because the Reporter stated staff members left their classrooms on multiple occasions, leaving the Reporter alone with the children. Additional concerns noted at this visit include inaccurate attendance records for staff, improper staff-to-child ratio, failure to permit access to the center, not having infant bottles labeled, and improper diaper-changing procedures.”

“Staff #1 has a pending out of state clearance for the state of Maryland. Ensure Staff #1 has been determined eligible, and send documentation to OCCL of your attempts made to obtain this eligibility.”

“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1-8 need OCCL's 7 hour Health and Safety course. Send a copy of the certificate to OCCL when complete.”

“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6,8,10 need blood lead screening results. Send results to OCCL when complete.”