Northminster Preschool

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in the child's bathroom, two classrooms and the main hallway where children had access to it. The following was observed: • Cleaning agent- Child's Bathroom • Other-Ice Melt Salt- Main Hallway • Other- Aerosol cans of shaving cream-Classroom ¢ Other- Plastic Diaper Packaging- Classroom Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: ¢ The attendance record was not being consistently completed. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's environment did not provide for a quiet area in classrooms 7, 8, and 9. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: all loose fill materials were not raked to retain their proper distribution, shock-absorbing properties and to remove foreign material The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training. The following was observed: the child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired; the first aid training was expired; the CPR training was expired Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement. The following was observed: the child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs” or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: complete child information; complete parent information; emergency transportation information Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that complete child immunization records were not on file, as required, for children listed on the DCY Children's Record Review for Child Care. The following was observed: immunization record(s) were not on file at the center within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance; immunization record(s) were not updated no more than every thirteen months Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information. The following was observed as missing: Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1 Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications when no phone or internet service is available Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing an item(s). The following was observed as missing: Written security plan that ensures that access to the center is limited to parents and guardians of children in care and authorized persons Policy to prohibit center employees from exposing children to inappropriate language, media, or behavior; suspension, expulsion and disenrollment Legally required information for parents and employees found in appendix C to this rule must be included with the parent/employee handbook Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone, if applicable Revise the program’s written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”