Blooming Minds Child Development

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.

Corrected during the visit

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

Corrected during the visit

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

Corrected during the visit

Bottles were propped.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

Children's records were not made available for review.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

Children's records were not made available for review.

The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

Corrected during the visit

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

Corrected during the visit

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

Portions of food once served were served again.

The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

Corrected during the visit

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

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.

The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

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

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 Apr 22, 2025

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Corrected during the visit

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

Corrected during the visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Corrected during the visit

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

Corrected during the visit