Learning On Mt Vernon Academy

“During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which did not ensure that children are not able to leave the outdoor play area unsupervised or that any hazards from the outside cannot enter the outdoor player area without the staff being aware of them. The following was observed: The gate exiting the playground was not secured and the metal exterior gate was not closed which leads to the street and toddlers were on the playground. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which meets the requirement. 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 food was prepared and served in violation of the terms of the program’s Food Service License Exemption report which stated the program was exempt. The following was observed: The program served snacks and the caterer served lunch. The program's exemption states that the program prepares and serves no food. The program must operate in accordance with the terms of the food service exemption status. 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 did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: The schoolage group had 2 of 5 children signed-in on the attendance record. 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule. The following was observed: The schoolage group did not wash hands before eating lunch. 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 following information was not posted. The following was observed: The toddler room did not have the fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes and the weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating safe areas. 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: There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older (swing/slide set). 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 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 dairy group in that the toddler group was not offered milk nor an alternate dairy item. 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 toddler group was served uncut corndogs, which posed a choking hazard. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review were missing information. The following was observed: Written feeding instructions for infants were not on file. 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 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number(s) 22 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care. 4, Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs. 6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags. 8. Television not securely anchored. 9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced. 11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ]. 14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom. 15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy. 16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 17. Telephone cords. 18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. There was no barrier to keep the infant/toddler group from leaving the space. 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 the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 4, 6, 8 below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment. 2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [_ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment. 3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. 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 sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. At least one crib did not have a sheet. 2. All sheets were too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib which exceeded one and one- half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10. Other: [ ]. 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 the program did not have at least one child care staff member present/scheduled to be present during all hours of operation with currently valid documentation for the training(s) listed in number(s) 5 below: 1. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 2. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] did not have verification of completion of First Aid 3. First Aid — trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program. 4. CPR — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and[ ] had expired training 5. CPR — child care staff scheduled during all hours of operation did not have acceptable verification of completion of CPR 6. CPR — trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by children 7. CPR — training taken by staff was not appropriate for all ages and developmental levels of the children in care 8. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 9, Communicable Disease — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 10. Communicable Disease — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had not taken Communicable Disease training 11. Communicable Disease — trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program 12. Child Abuse — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 13. Child Abuse — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had not taken Child Abuse training 14. Child Abuse — trained child care staff was not in each building used by the program Refer to the Employee Record Chart for specific details. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes verification of complete coverage for any training listed, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”