Little Friends Daycare

At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.

An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.

At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.

At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.

At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.

The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.

During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.

Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.

Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.

During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.

During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.

Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.

There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.