Kids Zone Inc

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground.

Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.

Observed a toilet in one room that was unable to be flushed which caused the bathroom to have a strong smell of urine. Observed the bus with trash all over the floor and seats. Observed multiple toys on the small playground that was broken, and had sharp pieces that could pinch children or cut them. Obsesrved the GaGa pit that had a metal guide post that was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.

Observed 3 bottles in two different infant rooms that did not have the infants name on the bottle. There was also at least one water cup that also needed to be labled in the other infant room.

One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.

The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.

Observed a bathroom that had mats, toys and other equipment that stacked half way up the wall and on top of the sink and toilet and could not safely be used by any children. This bathroom is also a emergency evacuation room.

Observed one classroom have a shoe organizer attached to the back of a water heater room that did not have the ability to be locked and the chemicals were in the reach of the children. The door was not latching when shut and was able to be pulled open without twisting of the door handle. In the school age area, there were sunblock in a closet that did not have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.

The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.

The operation is no longer using 1 classroom and one bathroom that has 2 toilets and one sink. I explained to the operation that this would change their capacity.

Observed one classroom have lysol and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a second classroom with Rubbing alcohol and peroxide in an unlocked cabinet. Both were removed from the unlocked cabinets and put out of the reach of the children in care.

Observed 7 infants sitting in the table highchairs and no straps were being used on any of the children. This was corrected when the children were strapped in to the seats.

Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.

During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left unsupervised and able to walk home alone.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found the director is no longer working at the operation and Child Care Regulation was not notified of this change within the required timeframe.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised and was able to leave the operation and walk home without anyone knowing.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgment when telling a child to hit another child back.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.