Greenwood Molina Childrens Center

A caregiver was observed on video footage, not properly supervising the afterschool classroom/toddler classroom during the emergency situation.

A caregiver was observed on video footage, holding a child by the legs preventing them from kicking/hitting the caregiver.

The director had the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

The director had all of the following training topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and Understanding early childhood brain development.

Three out of three caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

The floors and ceilings in the classrooms and restrooms were not maintained cleaned, the paint is chipping, and there are leak stains that look like possible mold.

The hallway to get to one of the classrooms in the second building did not have proper lighting, the lights needed to be replace.

The operation failed to report the number of employees that left in 2023.

Four out of five staff did not have their certification upon inspection.

Five employees did not have the completed 24 hours completed.

A child's Elementary School information (Address and Telephone number) was not documented on the Admissions Form. This was corrected when brought to the Director's attention.

The mat used on the diaper changing table in the toddler room was torn on both side and the table underneath was dirty. This was corrected during the inspection. The diaper changing mat was replaced with one that was not torn and the diaper changing table was cleaned and sanitized. Compliance was met.

One of the five chidlren files reviewed, did not have the Healthcare Provider Statement.

In the Toddler classroom, the diaper changing table does not have a safety mechanism . Photos were taken for documentation purposes.

One staff did not have First Aid/CPR training on file. Staff has been employed with the operation since June 2021.

One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of training. Staff member was missing training in child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. Staff was also missing trainings in sections (a-f) of this standard. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing training in child maltreatment, communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness. Staff was also missing trainings in sections (a-f) of this standard. One out of four staff required pre-service training. Staff member did not have the required 8 hrs. of pre-service training before having unsupervised access to children and did not have the required 24 hours of training within 90 days of employment. The staff member is missing all training in sections (a-f) of this standard.

The emergency preparedness plan on file was missing the following items: there was not an address listed in case of an evacuation, there was not a plan for children to be evacuated if they are under 24 months or who have limited mobility, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. The emergency preparedness plan also did not have a plan for a lock down situation.

Inspector observed one caregiver change two children's diapers and did not wash the children's hands, properly sanitize the diaper changing table after each child, or wash their own hands after changing each child.

Inspector observed one caregiver with 18 children in the classroom. The specified age group of the children were 3 yrs. old.

One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of training. Staff member was missing training in child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. Staff was also missing trainings in sections (a-f) of this standard. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing training in child maltreatment, communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness. Staff was also missing trainings in sections (a-f) of this standard. One out of four staff required pre-service training. Staff member did not have the required 8 hrs. of pre-service training before having unsupervised access to children and did not have the required 24 hours of training within 90 days of employment. The staff member is missing all training in sections (a-f) of this standard.

While conducting a follow up, Inspector overheard caregiver clapping/tapping her hands while re-directing children. This is a re-cite.

Inspector observed one classroom with one caregiver and 10 children in care. The specified age group was 18-23 months old.

Inspector observed one caregiver leave the classroom more than once leaving children unsupervised in the classroom.

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, the operation's playground require loose-fill, the outside toys need to be cleaned, one room has two walls with holes, and an outdoor fence is broken.

Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, two staff at the operation are slapping/tapping the children on their hand, back, and/or on the staff's own leg.