Better Beginnings Academy LLC

Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.

A large trampoline was observed on the playground and was accessible by children ages 2yo during the inspection.

Two children record were observed missing the required health statements on file during the investigation inspection.

One out of four children files did not have a health statement availble for review.

One out of four files did not have the food allergy statement completed.

There was a large ant bed on the outdoor playground.

A child with a known food allergy did not have a allergy preparedness plan available for review.

One out of four children files was missing immunization records.

There was no allergy list posted for a child with a known allergy.

The operation had a teeter totter on the playground and children were playing on it. Note: It was corrected at inspection when the director removed the teeter totter from the playground.

The consumer product safety commission form was not updated.

Two out of four files did not have an updated health statement signed by a healthcare professional after a year the parent signed stating the child was seen by the doctor.

The porch that leads to the outside wooden plank was loose and a nail was showing.

The operation fire drill was not completed since October 2023.

The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the inspection.

There was not an operational policy available during the inspection.

The bottom of the wall tile in the toddler classroom was lose from the wall and could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected when the maintenance person came and fixed it.

The refrigerator's in the infant room and the kitchen had mildew inside. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when staff cleaned it out.

The large glass window in the toddler class did not have a decal. Note: This was corrected when the staff member put clouds on the glass.

The following was missing the following: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted

The following was missing from the emergency preparedness plan: How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us

The emergency preparedness plan was missing how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.