Anna-Maria Walker

13A.18.11.04F(1)

“When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an Aide in charge of the group who does not have a Medication Administration certificate. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance and remain in compliance with this regulation in the future for the correction of this non-compliance. It is recommended that this Aide also take a Medication Administration course so that she will also be qualified.”

13A.18.10.04A

“During the inspection of the children's bathroom, a bottle of Clorox was found in the unsecured bathroom linen closet on a lower shelf that was accessible to the children in care. When this was brought to her attention, the Owner/Director moved the bottle of Clorox to the highest shelf which is now out of the reach of the children. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site. However, a lock on the cabinet is recommended.”

13A.18.09.02C(1)

“One of the toddlers in care, does not have a written activity plan. This should have been obtained at admission and updated every three months. Please obtain a completed written activity plan from the parents, send a copy to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance and have the parents update the form, at least, every 3 months.”

13A.18.08.03E

“When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an unqualified staff member (an Aide) alone with 11 children; two of who are under the age of 2 years old. This is a serious group size/staffing/supervision issue that cannot occur. Regulation discussed with Center Director/Owner/Teacher. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance and remain in compliance with this regulation in the future for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.08.02B

“When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an unqualified staff member (an Aide) alone with 11 children; two of who are under the age of 2 years old. This is a serious group size/staffing/supervision issue that cannot occur. Regulation discussed with Center Director/Owner/Teacher. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance and remain in compliance with this regulation in the future for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.06.07A(6)

“Neither Aide has completed MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update that was due to be completed no later than 12/31/2025. Please have both Aides complete this training as soon as possible and submit the completed training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.06.07A(4)

“One Aide only completed 5 out of the required 6 hours of continued training during her 12/2024 - 12/2025 training year. Please have her complete, at least, another hour of training and submit the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.06.05G

“The Director has not completed the required yearly basic health and safety update for 2025. This was due to be completed no later than 12/31/2025. Please submit this training certificate to OCC when completed for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.03.05B

“The staffing pattern that was posted is inaccurate. When discussed with the Director, she completed a new, accurate staffing pattern during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.”

13A.18.06.05G

“During a review of the Director's employee file, no evidence was found to indicate that the Director has taken the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update from MSDE that was required to be completed no later than 12/31/2024. Please complete this training as soon as possible and provide a copy of the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.03.04G

“During a review of children's records, it was found that a 5 year old boy, a 5 year old girl, a 3 year old girl and a 1 year 2 month old girl do not have the appropriate amount of immunizations for their respective ages. Please notify the respective parents of the need for their child to have the proper immunizations or for them to obtain the most up to date immunization record. Please provide a record of each identified child's age-appropriate vaccinations to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.03.04E

“During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that a 1 year 2 month old girl and a 3 year old girl have had blood lead testing. Please inform the respective parents of their child's need for blood lead testing so that they may schedule the testing with their child's physician. Please provide evidence to OCC of having requested this in writing to the parents or provide the results of the testing to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.03.04C

“During a review of emergency forms, it was found that an 11 month old girl does not have her address listed on the form. Please inform the child's parent so that they may add the missing information and then initial and date the form for the updated information. Please send a copy of the emergency form with the added information to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.18.03.03D

“During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that the parents of a 1 year 2 month old girl, a 2 year old girl and a set of 2 year old twin girls received a consumer education guide or pamphlet. Please provide evidence to OCC of having given the identified parents a consumer education pamphlet or the link to access it for the correction of this non-compliance.”