North Arlington Kindercare

“Two children in care have known food allergies with FARE forms not signed by the physician.”

“Multiple children files were no located during the inspection.”

“During the inspection multiple children were observed using a sprinkler on/near concrete.”

“Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.”

“During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented.”

“A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review”

“The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone.”

“The bus driver did not have adequate supervision when they allowed a child to go into a gas station alone. They were unable to intervene if necessary.”

“The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment.”

“1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner.”

“This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control.”

“It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license.”

“The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26.”

“While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information.”

“Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food.”

“Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

“The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months.”

“Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction.”

“A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked.”

“The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present.”

“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection.”

“One sink in the three years bathroom did not have running water. The other sink had a faulty spout and when turned on would cause water to drip onto the floor.”

“Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards.”

“The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen.”

“The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses.”

“The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches.”

“The loose fill on the pre-k playground is 3 inches in depth. Minimum standards state that play structures five feet or less have to maintain a depth of six inches in loose fill.”

“One child lacked authorization for emergency medical care.”

“Current activity plans were not posted in the following classrooms: infant, pre-k, and school age.”

“Two children's admission information did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.”

“Six caregivers did not complete trainings in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials One caregiver will need to complete prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment and SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.”

“Three caregivers did not have a current TB test on file.”

“One child did not have a health statement on file.”

“The director and operation's driver did not have current transportation safety training. Both will need to complete 2 clock hours of transportation safety training.”

“Eight infants did not have current infant feeding instructions on file.”

“One child did not have an immunization record on file.”

“Two children lacked the name and telephone number of the school that the child attends. (Note: School information was updated for both children during the inspection.)”

“The school age classroom did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.”

“During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children while in care. The caregiver disciplined children by grabbing them by their arm and/or by their shirt.”

“The operation has not ordered the loose fill to maintain compliance after the last inspection.”

“A caregiver was working at the operation prior to receiving a background check status result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was placed in a classroom to help with ratios during the inspection. The caregiver was then removed and placed in a room to finish working on training and did not have access to children.”

“The infant classroom had three caregiverse with 15 infants. There were 9 infants that were 0-11 months and 6 infants that were 12-17 months. The secificate age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when the infant classroom sperated and two caregivers took the older infants to the other infant side and two caregivers stayed in the same area with the younger infants.”

“A table in the larger playground had the top layer ripped and exposing sharp edges.”

“Loose fill on two playgrounds were not maintained to the required depth. Cement was exposed under the slide.”

“The operation did not have the required updated playground checklist. The last checklist was dated for May 2021.”