Ballancrest Academy

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

Corrected during the visit

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

Corrected during the visit

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

Corrected during the visit

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

Corrected during the visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Corrected during the visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

Corrected during the visit

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

Corrected during the visit

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

Corrected during the visit

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

Corrected during the visit

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024