Colors Daycare Center

Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance as the caregiver humiliated a child by throwing away the child's shoes in the trash.

Observed children in bucket seats, Safety straps were not fastened while children were on equipment.

Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance with Discipline. Teachers are not able to establish for the children an acceptable behavior in the classroom.

Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the responsibilities of caregivers were not met in setting appropriate behaviors and expectation for children to understand and follow at activity times and or physical play activities.

Eight staff files were reviewed. Four out of eight files are missing pre-employment affidavit. Two files reviewed are missing high school diploma. One file is missing foreign diploma translation.

Children in the prek room were observed out of control. Children were crying, screaming, fighting among each other, running around the room and climbing onto furniture.

One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 2mo, 4mo, 8mo, 12mo and 12mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: Three addtioinal staff members arrived to operation and one of them was assigned to assist in the infant room.

A child was observed eating a food item brought from home during lesson activity and child shared food item with other children.

Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (11) Immunizations (13) Enrollment Procedures

Attendace records are missing the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.

Eight children's records were reviewed. One is missing health statement and a second file is missing health statement/ immunization and hearing and vision screening records.

School-age children were watching a video not related to the lesson plan. Two children in the prek room were playing games on their tablets.

One caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ages 13mo to 4yo. Age difference exceeded 18 months.

School-age children were observed watching SpongeBob during inspection. TV show is not related to today's lesson plan titled "Learning to Cut and Paste correctly" .

Operation has a play structure with a slide. There is gap between the base of the structure and the slide causing a pinch point.

Classrooms have lesson plans posted, however, they were not being followed and are missing child initiated activities.

Provider has not reviewed the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.

Original crib's mattresses were replaced with foam pieces. Note: During inspection provider located the original mattresses and replaced them.

A medication administered to a child was not in the original container nor had the child's name.

Prek and school-age classrooms do not well defined interest centers.

Operation has a play-structure with a height of 4'8" surrounded by 3-5 inches of pea gravel.