Knox County Head Start Northgate Center

“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number(s) 3, 8 below, as required in rule. 1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day. 2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure. 3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom. 4. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting. 5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change. 6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids. 7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids. 8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play. 9. At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products. 10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet. 11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child. 12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation. 13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication. 14. At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities. 15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water). 16. Other [ ]. 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 current JFS 01201 “Dental First Aid” was not posted in a location readily available to center staff and parents as required (current form not posted). Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. Awritten response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in number(s) 6, 15 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11, Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”