Smart Start Center

A parent was not provided with the operational policies.

A parent was not allowed access to their child's application.

Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that a caregiver threatened a child.

The operation did not ensure that the electric outlet was covered. One outlet did not have a cover.

At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current immunization record on file for review, a doctor's note indicating a deviation in the vaccination schedules, or a signed/notarized immunizations exemption affidavit.

Two caregivers employed at the operation did not have a signed and notarized affidavit on file for review.

At the time of inspection two children did not have the required health statements on file for review.

The center director not have all required training hours on file for the previous full year. Only 7 hours could be accounted for. One caregiver also did not have all the required training hours for the previous full year. 13 hours could be accounted for.

Three children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review at the time of inspection.

At the time of inspection the last documented fire drill was on 3/22/24. There was no documentation for a fire drill conducted in April.

Three caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid.

Director had 12 of the 30 required hours.

8 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.

One caregiver was providing care without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher was removed from the operation.

The operation did not report a communicable disease within 48 hours of being notified.