New Horizons Child Care Center

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program. The following was observed: Children were left unattended without staff members maintaining situational awareness during naptime when a staff member stepped away from the group and into another part of the classroom that was divided by a high wall. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. The following was observed: The mats in the gross motor area and the couch in the Toddler room had material that was frayed. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of this rule.”

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was not used or stored properly The following was observed: Cleaning/sanitizing supplies in the Preschool room had not been clearly labeled. Provide staff training. 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 environment, furniture, materials, and/or equipment were not kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The following was observed: Floors, walls, doors and stepstools were visibly dirty. The center shall be cleaned daily. 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 fire and/or weather alert plans did not meet the requirement of the rule, The following was observed: The fire and weather alert plan including a diagram indicating evacuation routes was missing in the Infant Room. 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 emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in each classroom and other spaces used by the children. The following was observed: Emergency phone numbers were not posted in the Infant room, Toddler room and Gross Motor area. 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: The mulch was not raked to retain it's 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The posted menu was not current. 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 sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement. The following was observed: At least one crib sheet was too large. 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 *Loss of power, water, or heat. *Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions • Contact with local emergency management officials. 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.”