Cozy Corner Child Care

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

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

Corrected during the visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

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 18, 2026

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

Corrected during the visit

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

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 Mar 18, 2026

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

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 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

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 Sep 16, 2025

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

The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

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

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

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

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

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 Mar 12, 2025

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

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

Corrected during the visit

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

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

Corrected during the visit

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 Sep 9, 2024

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 Sep 9, 2024