Ivy League Kids East, Inc.

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. The following was observed: The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that child care staff member(s) had sole responsibility of children in the Toddler group(s) and neither a preliminary approval nor the DCY 01176 "Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" were on file as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member(s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule,”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a risk of harm to children. The following was observed: There were tall weeds on Toddler playground. 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 weekly menu did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The menu was not posted. 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 a meal or snack served at the program did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: The meal offered did not include an item from the vegetable group. 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 the tuberculosis (TB) screening for 3 of 8 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: A TB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment. 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: First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire and Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire. 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 the immunization records for 3 of 8 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employment. 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 verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, 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: Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures, Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator and Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator. 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. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”