The Sunshine Cottage Preschool & Development Center

Two classes with children under 2 years old were watching screens during my walk through.

Caregivers stated that they were told to use baby wipes instead of handwashing while the sink was being repaired.

Operation staff did not report to Child Care Regulation that they left a child unsupervised during a fire drill.

The operation had a fire drill, and a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the others evacuated.

Operation staff did not notify parents that a child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.

The operation did not provide an incident report to parents after their child was left unsupervised during a fire drill.

One caregiver was not on their people list. She was asked to leave while I was on campus. It was advised to run her background as soon as possible so she can come back to work once her background check is approved.

One caregiver was not on their people list. She left during my visit.

The weekly menu was has not been posted regularly for parents to review.

Activity plans were not posted and followed by caregivers during a period where the operation was short staffed.

One child did not have an updated immunization record.

The loose fill in the big playground at the main building B, was under the required 6 inches.

The last signed product certificate was in 2021

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when a child was grabbed and pulled.

Of the 10 staff files reviewed, 5 had incomplete annual training hours.

It was found during the investigation a child was able to exit the operation and enter the parking lot. The caregiver chased after the child to retrieve them and left the rest of the class unsupervised.

A caregiver who did not have a background check ran was present and supervising children. The caregiver left during the inspection.