Mi Casa Child Care Center

A caregiver, who previously had an eligible background check, was present in the classroom without an active background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.

A caregiver was caring for children without an eligible background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom and sent home.

A caregiver reported they had 11 children in care when they had 10.

Based on video evidence, it was determined that the caregiver pulled a child up from their seat by their arm.

It was determined through an investigation that caregivers and children did not wash their hands after diapering children, after outdoor activities, and before and after feedings.

It was determined through an investigation that feedings were not entered/or documented on the infant's daily sheet. Noted: this was corrected when the times of the attempted feeding were entered, and an updated daily sheet was provided to the parent.

It was determined through an investigation that multiple infants were placed in restrictive devices (High Chair and swing) for periods of time that exceeded 15 minutes.

It was determined through an investigation that after an infant fell asleep in a restrictive device, a swing, and was not removed.

It was determined through an investigation that after a diaper change was completed, the changing surface was not sanitized before another change began. This occurred several times.

Based on information gathered through interviews during this investigation from staff, a 17-year-old staff member was left alone supervising school age children on separate occasions.

Two of the ten children files were missing updated immunization records.

Six of the ten children files were missing special care information. Four of the ten children files were missing food allergy information. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection

At time of inspection, an infant class was out of ratio, having seven children to one caregiver, ratio is five children to one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection.

The gate for the pool was not in use and was observed to be unlocked. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director added a padlock and locked the gate.

A baby walker was in the infant walker was present infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection when director removed the baby walker.

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that 2 caregivers were negligent in caring for school-age children. This resulted in 10 children engaging in sexualized activity on multiple occasions.

Four parents were not informed of the allegations that their children were neglected while in care at the operation.

Caregivers failed to appropriately supervise a group of school age children. The lack of supervision resulted in multiple children interacting with each other in an inappropriate manner.

Child Care Regulation was not notified of an incident of neglectful supervision that placed ten children at risk.

During the course of this investigation, it was determined two caregivers were using their cellphones while caring for school age children.