J & J Day Care Northeast

In review of records, one caregiver did not have a signed copy of pre-employment affidavit form 2912 available for review.

In review of staff files, two caregivers did not have form 2985, signed by a notary, available for review.

In review of records 3 staff members do not have all required training for the HASA inspection available for review.

A vehicle used for transporting children has a fire extinguisher that has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher has a purchased date of 3-22-24.

In review of records, 2 staff did not have current transportation training available for review.

At time of inspection, operation had not paid the annual fee by the anniversary date of 06/13/25.

In review of children's records, two files did not have available for review, documentation showing a health statement was completed by a physcian.

One employee file did not contain documentation showing they received orientation available for review.

One employee's file did not have have documentation available for review showing CPR training was completed.

Operation did not have a completed Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form 2885 available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed the CPSC internet web site, completed form 2885 and posted the form as a notice to parents on how to review the CPSC internet web site.

Operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review. This was corrected at inspection when director printed a maintenance checklist provided by inspector and completed the checklist.

Operation did not have the number to the local child care regulations/licensing office posted. This was corrected at inspection when inspector provided phone number to director and director added the number to the emergency telephone numbers posted. Inspector also provided director with a copy of the emergency telephone numbers form 7243. Director completed form and posted it.

Operational policies do not include policy on safe sleep.

The fire extinguisher located inside the transportation van did not have proof of being serviced.

The driver did not have the required children's medical authorization forms during transport.

The transporation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher inside during transport of children.

The driver did not have her transportation training certificate available for review during inspection.

During transport, the transportation vehicle was missing a complete first aid kit.

During transport, the driver did not have the parents emergency contact information.

The director did not have a valid drivers license on file. The drivers license on file had an expiration date of 2/8/24.

The driver did not take the transportation binder which has the list of children's names with her during transport.

A daycare driver did not have the required transportation training prior to transporting children in care. This employee is no longer allowed to drive, therefore she will no longer require the transportation training

A daycare driver was transporting childen without a valid drivers license. This employee is no longer allowed to transport, only the director will be transporting children.

During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation.

The daycare van has a modification that was made to the van that is not in compliance with the standard of requiring a child safety alarm if it seats 8 or more children in care. At this time the van seats 10 children.

The operation has not conducted a fire drill since it opened in June 2023. This was corrected when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection.

Three personnel files were missing the employees photo ID

Two children's files did not have the required immunization records as required.

Four personnel files were missing the employment affidavit.

Two employees were present working with children in care without a cleared background check. The director had not received the eligibility letter for these two employees. Both caregivers were supervising a group of children. Both caregivers were allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregivers were eligible. This was corrected when the caregivers were removed from the operation.

The operational policies did not contain all required policies and procedures.

The van used to transport 8 or more children does not have an alarm system installed.

The outdoor play area for children contains weeds. Photos taken.

The fence around the outdoor play area has sharp edges that a child could cut themselves on. Photos taken.