Tree House Early Learning Academy

“Three employees reviewed did not have their annual trainings.”

“An outlet in the infant rooms was uncovered.”

“The partition wall behind the door leading to the outdoor play area is broken with gaps.”

“Director did not have the complete 30 hours of training of annual training.”

“Classroom observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was watching six children with an age group of 12-17 months. Maximum allowed is 5.”

“Child was observed to be sleeping on a stack of sleeping cots.”

“Caregivers have been using screen time, snack, treats, and extra play time as either rewards or punishments for not taking naps or being disruptive if not sleeping.”

“One bottle milk given to one infant did not have the infant name on it. This was corrected when the director wrote the infant name on the bottle.”

“Three infants feeding on a table chair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected when caregiver placed the safety straps on the children.”

“Date of admission was missing on file for two out of five records checked. This was corrected during inspection.”

“Health statement was missing on three out of five records checked.”

“The bottom dirt of the outside play area use zones were observed. Six inch or required mulch was not provided.”

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs for discipline.”

“The caregiver in charge of a child who received minor scratches while in their care failed to notify the incoming caregivers of child's injuries and provide information of how the injuries happened.”

“A caregiver responsible for 9 children (22m-3y) did not know the number of children present in their classroom. Another caregiver responsible for 8 children (2y) also did not know the number of children present in their classroom.”

“Two of three children records evaluated were missing the following from their admission forms as specified in subchapter 746.605: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached; 13) A statement of the child s special care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalizations during the past 12 months, and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use.”

“An infant bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

“Observed a sand table filled with water and accessible to the children on the operation's playground. There were children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old playing on the playground. Note: This was corrected during the inspection by placing a top over the body of water, making the water inaccessible to children.”

“I observed a caregiver in the infant room rinse a child's bottle in the sink that is used for handwashing.”

“There are two ant piles on the operation's playground.”

“The loose-fill surfacing materials on the operation's playground does not contain the proper depth.”

“Observed a water hose on the operation's playground that was not rolled up and secured which will cause a tripping hazard. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.”