Wheels For Kids Childcare Center

“During the investigation inspection, a caregiver told a child that if they did not behave, they would not get snack.”

“During the investigation, it was found that three children who were transported from other schools did not have the school's name and phone number listed on their paperwork.”

“During the investigation, it was determined that the operation vehicle was not operated safely while children were on board. It was also found that the daycare left a child, that was supposed to be transported, at the elementary school.”

“During the investigation, it was found that one child who was transported by the operation did not have parent/guardian transportation permission filled out on the enrollment forms.”

“During the investigation, video footage showed that the operation's bus began moving within one second of two children entering the vehicle. A third child entered the bus, and the bus began moving again approximately ten seconds after. The amount of time between the children loading and the bus moving was not enough time for the children to be buckled properly by the caregiver.”

“A caregiver who was counted in ratio had pending backgrouind check and had direct access to children in care.”

“Director was transporting school age children in a bus that was purchased two weeks ago, and the bus did not have a child safety alarm installed.”

“The infant feeding form was not obtained for the infant enrolled. Note, this citation was compliance after parent emailed the feeding form for January.”

“Two out of seven children in the Pre-k classroom were under two years old and were sitting on the plastic high chairs with the group having screen time.”

“There was a bedside commode in the main hallway between the toddler, pre-k and restroom.”

“The operation failed to report the number of employees that left in 2023 by the required January 15th deadline.”

“There were two infants under the age of twelve months old sleeping with a blanket in the crib.”

“During outdoor water activity, there was a child playing with a water gun. There were other children squirting each other with a crayon water wand gun.”

“The diaper changing mat in the infant room had debris on and underneath the mat.”

“Shelter/ Lock down drills have not been practiced and documented.”

“Last fire inspection conducted at the operation was on 1/28/2021.”

“The trash can in the infant room was full. There was a wasp nest on the edge drip by the back door towards the playground.”

“There is diaper changing station in the same area where children have meals and use the table for activities.”

“Children in the school age class and pre-k classroom had staff leaving the children unsupervised.”

“Fire extinguishers have not been service since February 2021.”

“The hand wash sink had limited to no water pressure. Corrected at inspection.”

“Two inflatable pools were on the school age playground with water.”