Happy Hearts Daycare

Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.

The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.

The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.

The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.

The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.

5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.

Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.

Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.

Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.

Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.

The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.