All Star Kidz Learning Center

The chain link fence in the outdoor playground was not maintained. Part of the fence's wire mesh was sagging between the posts into the playground. This posed a safety hazard as the top wires of the fence were low enough within children's reach.

There was no smoke detector in the infant room. The smoke detectors in the toddler/pre-k room and afterschool room were not maintained as the detectors had a "chirping" sound. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a battery operated smoke detector was installed in the infant room and the batteries for the other smoke detectors were replaced.

Report for most recent fire inspection (conducted on 04/2024) was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Out in the playground, there is a hole on the ground and the fence by the AC unit is falling. These hazards had not been identified / corrected during the daily inspection.

Director's Certificate was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Operation has received a high number of deficiencies over the last two years, included repeated deficiencies. Files were also found containing false / altered documents.

Liability insurance policy was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Operation has not reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.

Lesson plans for prior weeks were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Four out of four children's files reviewed are missing the updated special care statement. Two files are missing health statement. Three files are missing updated immunization records. Two files are missing parent signature.

Operatinal Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: 8. Suspencion and expulsion policy 9. Safe sleep policy 12. Hearing and vision screening policy 19(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g). Outdoor and Physical Activity policy including benefits, duration, type, setting, recommended clothing, extreme weather criteria and plan during extreme weather. 19. Sunscreen and insect repellant policy 21. How parent can participate policy 26(a)(b)(c)(d)(d) Abuse and Neglet policy 30. Procedures for supporting inclusive care services.

One out of four staff files reviewed is missing 8 hours of annual training including trainings on the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administeirng medications, emergency prep and communicable diseases.

Two out of four staff files reviewed are missing and/or have expired first aid/CPR trainings.

An infant's play-yard was modified by adding a plank of wood with a cushion material attached. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the play-yard from the classroom and child was transitioned into a cot.

Four staff files were reviewed. Two files are missing copy of high school diploma and / or equivalent. One files is missing copy of ID and original annual training certificates.

In the kitchen, there was an opened box of mash potatoes that expired on 10/31/2023. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided threw away the expired box.

A door that leads to the outdoor playground was not maintained. The door came off the top and middle hinges.

An employee was allowed to be present at the operation and have contact with children in care before receiving the employee's background check eligibility. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection.

The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were missing from the transportation vehicle for four children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and placed in a folder for the transportation vehicle.

One out of four children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Employee list is not posted nor available for review.

Staff members were heard using negative repetitive guidance statements and clapping hands in attempt to guide children.

Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy including sections (18)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (g).

Emergency practices records were not available for review at the time of inspection. Per provider, emergency practices are conducted monthly. Note: A fire drill, smoke / CO detector and fire extinguisher check were completed and documented during inspection.

A lesson plan was posted, however, children were not observed participating in planned activities nor following the activities listed under the lesson plan. Also, the lesson plan posted does not indicate the dates is designated for.

Trash cans located in the restroom do not have lids.

Operation served expired milk during breakfast. Additional expired food items were found in the kitchen including goldfish, graham crackers, peanut butter and additional gallons of milk.

Menu for the week was not available for review / posted. The menu available is from 2020 and does not match the food items served during breakfast and lunch.

Attendance Records for staff members were not available for review.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

The director and two caregivers were missing annual training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

A general maintenance checklist or safety checklist was not available for review during the inspection.

The director did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The renewal date on the certificate of training reviewed was 11/16/2021.

The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training was last completed on 11/14/2020.

Several cans of paint and several bottles of hand sanitizer were stored within children reach inside a cabinet in a hallway. There was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. A wall and part of the ceiling in the afterschool room were not maintained as chipping paint and cracks were observed. Note: The cans of paint and bottles of hand sanitizer were removed from the cabinet and stored in the director's office.

The annual sanitation inspection was not current. The last health inspection was conducted on 1/13/2020.

There was no general maintenance checklist or safety checklist available for review.

There was no loose-fill surfacing materials for a rocking play equipment, and a school bus play equipment with springs.

Two cans of disinfectant sprays were observed on top of a shelf within children's reach. A bottle of all purpose cleaner (Fabuloso), a bottle of disinfectant (OdoBam), a container of disinfectant wipes and a Ant, Roach, and spider killer spray were observed in a cabinet in a hallway. There was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning products were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.