Thelma Cares Academy

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.

The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.

An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

The fire inspection expired August 2021.