Brookhaven Preschool

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“This standard was found to be deficient because the classroom carpet was in need of extensive cleaning or replacement, as it had dirt and food stains throughout the room.”

The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“This standard was found to be deficient because a cabinet containing cleaning supplies did not have a lock, making the materials accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection by removing the cleaning supplies and adding a lock to the cabinet, ensuring the materials were properly secured and inaccessible to children.”

Corrected during the visit

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The playground structure had a wooden upright support that requires sanding or painting to prevent splintering. Additionally, there was a crack along the window of the same structure, posing a potential pinching hazard. The playground also featured a rubber tire on the play truck that was also damanage that presented a pintching hazard.”

The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

“This standard was found to be deficient because two crib mattresses lacked properly fitted sheets, as the ones in use were too loose for the infants in care.”

Corrected during the visit

746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

“The safety requirements for vehicles were found to be deficient as one of the operation's vans did not have an alarm installed, which is essential to ensure the safety of children during transportation. The van also had seats that need to be repaired.”

Corrected during the visit

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

“Two play structures overlapped use zones.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“2 of the 4 infants observed in highchairs did not have the safety belts fastened. This was corrected at inspection with the direct care staff fastening the children into their highchairs.”

Corrected during the visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

“2 of the 5 classrooms observed, did not have the children's nap mats labeled or numbered. This was corrected at inspection when the direct care staff labeled each cot with the child's name.”

Corrected during the visit