Grace Christian Academy of MD Preschool and Before & After School Programs

13A.17.11.03A

“There was no handwashing procedure posted in the girls or boys preschool bathroom at the time of the inspection. Please ensure that an approved handwashing procedure is posted at each sink used for handwashing. Once the handwashing procedure has been posted, please submit evidence to the specialist.”

13A.17.10.04F

“The preschool children use the gym at times and the specialist noted the outlets were not capped during the inspection. Outlets need to be capped if children under 5 are present in a room. Please submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist once the outlets have been capped.”

13A.17.10.02E

“Several of the required first aid supplies were not observed in the first aid kit during the inspection. Please ensure that all required first aid supplies are maintained. Once the required supplies have been obtained, please submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.10.01A(1)

“There is no evidence that the center has at least one employee who has completed the approved emergency preparedness training. Please submit the emergency preparedness certificate to the specialist once it has been obtained.”

13A.17.06.04A(1)

“Several staff members need evidence of having a medical evaluation completed. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the documents have been obtained.”

13A.17.06.02

“Several staff had no evidence of a staff orientation in their files. Please complete the staff orientation with the staff and keep a record of this in their files. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist once the staff orientation has been completed with each staff member. In addition, 3 staff members have been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that all staff completes the Basic Health and Safety training and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for correction. Please see the list provided at the inspection.”

13A.17.03.06A(2)

“There are two staff members who have left employment and the OCC did not receive written notification of this from the operator. The operator informed the specialist today and it was documented on the discrepancy and staff change forms. In the future, please provide written notification to the OCC about the ending of employment of an employee or staff member within 5 days of its occurrence.”

13A.17.03.04G

“There were several children enrolled missing evidence of an updated immunization record. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04E

“Two children in care were missing evidence of the lead blood test at 24 months of age. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04D(3)

“Two children in care were missing evidence of the health inventory part 2 in their file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04D(1)

“Two children in care were missing evidence of the health inventory part 1 in their file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04C

“Several emergency forms were missing the required information. The center is advised to review children's files and ensure that all children's emergency forms are completed and contain the required information. The center is reminded to maintain emergency information for all children in care and ensure all children's files are complete and current. Please see the additional comments sheet and submit evidence to the specialist once corrections have been made to the emergency forms.”

13A.17.03.02C(1)

“Upon review of a sample of children's records, it was noted that 3 children need evidence that the parents received the consumer pamphlet information. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence of this to the Licensing Specialist. Please review all files to ensure they have the required documentation.”

13A.17.06.02

“One staff member has been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the approved 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training. Additionally there was no evidence that another staff member completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual update. Please ensure that all staff completes the Basic Health and Safety training and the annual updates and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for correction. Please see the list provided at the inspection.”