Children's Island Paradise Daycare

The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2025 by the required date of 1/15/26

During the inspection it was found that one of the transportation vehicles was missing a thermometer and one of the transportation vehicles was missing antiseptic wipes. This was corrected at inspection when these items were added to the first aid kits they were needed in.

During the inspection it was found that the fire extinguishers in the transportation vans had not been serviced since Oct 2021. These extinguishers are required to be serviced annually.

A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio and accessible to children in care, did not have an Eligible background check.

An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer and placed the infant in the pack n' play.

5 out of 12 children files reviewed did not have the required physician health statement available for review.

An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier in their mouth with a strap attached to it. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed it from their mouth.

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection available for review.

5 out of 6 staff files reviewed did not have their annual training hours available for review.

There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization on Van 1 for the children that were transported on the day of inspection.This was corrected during the inspection when the children admission form was added to the binder.

Tweezers were missing in first aid kit in Van 1.

7 children files did not have the special needs portion filled out.

The center did not have a current employee list. It was updated during inspection.

There was a 16 month infant walking around drinnking from a bottle.

The specified age group is 0-11 months with 2 caregivers and 11 children. A 16 month child was then placed in their correct classroom to make the room in correct ratio.

A file reviewed did not have the following: Start date Personnel Record form (2947) Operational policies

1 bottle was observed to not have a label with a child name in the infant room. There was a sippy cup in the infant room that did not have a label with a child name. Note: corrected at inspection.

There were 3 cups and 1 bottle observed to not have labels with children names on it. Note:corrected at inspection.

There is a $22 background check fee that has not paid. It was issued on 12/2/22.

There was a blocked fire exit door that counts as a fire exit. The door was blocked by cots and other belongings. Pic was taken. Note: corrected at inspection.

There were 3 infants observed sleeping in restrictive devices. Note: corrected at inspection.

There was 1 infant with his head covered while asleep in a crib. Note: corrected at inspection.

There was an 3 month infant observed sleeping with a blanket. Note: corrected at inspection.

The aftershool room did not have an evacuation plan posted. Note: corrected at inspection.

There was a clogged sink observed on the after-schooler side during the walk through. Note:corrected at inspection.

The infant changing table had tears in the product. Note:corrected at inspection.

During the follow-up inspection, two newly hired caregivers were present and counted in the child/caregiver ratio with an active background check.

Based upon the findings from the follow-up inspection, the facility failed to operate in compliance with the policies & rules by allowing caregivers to work with first verifying they meet caregiver qualifications. Verification was not available for review during the inspection to support two newly hired caregivers completed their 1st Aid/CPR Training, Pre-Service Training, Orientation to the facility, a notarized affidavit and a background check with active and cleared results.

During the follow-up inspection, children under 24 months old were watching what was identified as "Baby Learning With Ms. Rachel" NOTE: The caregivers overseeing the children as well as the individual left in charge during the director's absence was notified of the deficiency. Corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.

Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence and information was available to support the director intentionally provided a false statement regarding details leading to a child being left on the van unattended.

Out of the seven (7) files evaluated for staff during the inspection, 5 did not have verification of meeting the educational requirement.

The pre school classroom was observed with a total of 20 children ages 2 to 3 years old with a specified age group of 3 years old being cared for by one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by 5 children. Note: A second caregiver was placed into the classroom during the inspection.

RECITED - During the follow-up inspection, the total capacity was exceeded by 5. The total capacity is 68 and there were 73 children in care. 42 children being cared for inside of Children's Island Paradise Daycare and 31 children in cared for in space not regulated by Child Care Regulations.

A caregiver counted in the child/caregiver ratio did not have the cleared results of their background check.

The provider exceeded the total capacity of children that could be in care by 23. There were 61 children being cared for inside of Children's Island Paradise Daycare and approximately 30 children according to the director's statement that were in care on the day of the inspection in an unregulated building.

A caregiver with unsupervised access to a group of children did not have a cleared background check which included the results of their FBI Fingerprint.

Based upon the observation during the investigation, it could not be validated that infants sit in a bouncer all day, however, two infants were observed sitting in a bouncer for more than 15 minutes.

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility does not follow the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirement. According to the menu provided by facility, breakfast does not include the required fruit and/or vegetable serving. Lunch does not include the requirement servings of milk, fruit, grain and vegetables on a daily basis, based upon the menu provided, each required serving was only served twice in the week. The requirement for snacks must include two of the five food services, milk, meat, vegetables, fruit or grain, and according the menu provided, only grains are served.