Explorers Learning Academy, LLC

This Rule is being cited due to the operation not paying a required fee within the timeframe.

The most recent insepction and investigation letter were not posted during the visit. This was corrected at the insepction when the director printed off the forms to post.

During the inspection it was found that an employee did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.

During the inspection a staff list was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed off a staff list and posted it.

During the inspection it was found that an employee did not have a high school diploma or equivalent.

During the inspection 2 caregivers were unsure of the ages of their children and did not have access to this information.

5 children's records were reviewed and 5 were missing the children's admission date to the daycare.

During the inspection 2 caregivers were unsure of exactly how many children they were in charge of.

A diaper change was seen during the walkthrough. The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.

During the walkthrough a diaper change was seen. The caregiver did not wash the children's hands after changing their diaper.

During the inspection multiple nap mats were observed to be torn exposing foam.

During the inspection a trash can with a used diaper and food inside was observed in one of the rooms with children. The items inside were within reach of the children.

The operation had only tested their Smoke Detectors once in the 2023 calendar year.

During the inspection multiple caregivers were observed using their cell phones during nap time for personal use.

The operation had only test the Carbon Monoxide detectors once in the 2023 calder year.

The operation had only completed 1 documented fire drill for the 2023 calendar year.

During the inspection 2 caregivers were found to not have their current First Aid with Rescue Breathing.

During the inspection 4 Personnel Records were reviewed. Out of the 4, 3 were missing their employment begin dates, 2 were missing the statement of Personnel Policies and Center policies as well as the statement of Orientation, 1 was missing their Education qualifications.

During the inspection only 10 hours of annual training were observed for the director.

During the inspection a trash can with a used diaper inside was observed in one of the children's restrooms. The trash can had no lid and was within reach of the children.

During the inspection I observed the television on during naptime in the older children's room.

During the inspection 3 personnel records out of 4 reviewed were missing their criminal history statement.

Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.

The operation had not completed a fire drill for the months of February, March, May or June.

Out of 6 records checked 3 records were missing the full address for a physician or emergency-care facility, and 1 record was missing the full address for their emergency contacts.

The first aid kit was missing the guide to first aid, cotton balls, multi-sized adhesive bandages and tweezers.

The operation has not checked their Carbon Monoxide Detectors all year.

The operation has not checked their smoke detector at all this year.

During inspection the grounds checklist was observed and had not been completed since December 2020.

During inspection the carbon monoxide detector has not been checked or documented since December 2020.

Duriing inspection the emergency drills were reviewed and have not been practiced since Deccember 2020.

During inspection there was a chicken hutch and 5 chickens observed on the playground in the reach of the children when they go outside. This was discussed with the operation.

During inspection the nap mats were observed to be torn and the stuffing was showing. The mats could no longer be properly sanitized.

During inspection the training files were reviewed and the four staff have not completed child maltreatment training.

During inspection the training records were observed for the employees and found that the employees have not completed the 6 additional topics as required.

The inspector arrived for monitoring inspection and there was a sign on the front door stating that the operation was closed for the week of 8/2/21-8/6/21. The operation did not notify CCR of this planned closure of 5 days.