Inspired Minds Early Childhood Education Center

13A.16.08.02B

“Licensing Specialist observed two aides in charge of the Infant 2 room today during the inspection. The Director stated she thought one of the Aides was Infant Toddler teacher qualified. LS has the aide's college transcript. In order to become IT teacher qualified, this Aide should complete 22.5 hours of IT curriculum coursework, the ADA training and breastfeeding support training. During the inspection, the Director completed and submitted a variance request for this Aide to be able to work as an IT teacher in this room until she completes the remaining coursework. Until the variance is approved or until the aide meets the IT teacher requirement, there should be a qualified staff member or an approved substitute in place in this classroom. The Aide was signed in as a substitute in this room while LS was present. This was corrected on site.”

13A.16.06.12C

“There was no documentation on file during the inspection today that one aide completed the required 3 hour Aide orientation within 6 months of their hire. Please have this aide complete the required training and send a copy of their certificate to the Licensing Specialist.”

13A.16.06.12B(3)

“There are 4 aides who have not completed the required 2 hour BHS 2025 update. One aide should have completed this training by 12-31-25 and three aides should have completed the training by 3-31-26. Please have these aides complete this required training immediately and send copies of their certificates to the Licensing Specialist.”

13A.16.06.12A(3)

“There was no documentation on file during the inspection today that two aides completed the required 3 hour BHS training within 90 days of their hire. Please have these aides complete the required training and send copies of their certificates to the Licensing Specialist.”

13A.16.12.01E(2)

“There were two food changes made today during the inspection that did not get corrected on the menus - one snack item and one lunch item. Center is reminded when menu changes are made, those changes need to be made on the menu to show an accurate reflection of food that was actually served. Please send a copy of the corrected menu to LS.”

13A.16.08.08A(1)

“During the inspection today, at approximately 12:35pm, the lead IT teacher in the Infant Toddler room left to go on break, leaving an aide alone with 5 children. Only 2 of the 5 children were 2 years old. COMAR requires staff child ratio to be in compliance at all times when there are infants and toddlers present in a room, including rest time. Once alerted to this, the Director immediately went to the Infant Toddler room to work with the Aide until the lead teacher returned from break. This was corrected onsite. Director expressed understanding that staff child ratio must be in compliance at all times, including rest time, and stated she will adjust staff schedules accordingly.”

13A.16.08.02B

“There was an Aide in charge of the Infant Toddler room for approximately 5 minutes today during the inspection when the lead teacher left for break. Once alerted to this, the Director immediately went to the Infant Toddler room to work with the Aide until the lead teacher returned from break. This was corrected onsite. Director expressed understanding that, unless there is a approved substitute in the room, there must be a qualified Infant Toddler teacher at all times in rooms where there are children under 2 years old present, including rest time. Director stated she will adjust staff schedules accordingly.”

13A.16.06.12C

“One aide completed the aide orientation training late, but it is complete, so this is corrected. One aide has until the end of April to complete the aide orientation.”

13A.16.06.12A(3)

“One aide completed the basic health and safety training late, but it is complete. There is one aide who worked at another center who Director thinks completed the BHS training. There is no copy of the certificate at this center, or with the aide's PQE at the OCC office or in the former employer's center binder. If this aide cannot find a copy of the certificate, the aide will need to complete the BHS training. Please send a copy of the training certificate as soon as possible.”

13A.16.06.04A(4)

“One staff member should have had their medical evaluation updated in December 2024. Please obtain a new medical as soon as possible and send a copy to LS. There are two other staff members who will need new medical evaluations completed in May and July.”

13A.16.06.04A(1)

“There are two staff members who do not have a medical evaluation in their files. Please obtain as soon as possible and send copies to LS.”

13A.16.03.04E

“Two children are missing blood lead test results. Please obtain from parents, add to children's files and send copies to LS.”

13A.16.03.04D(3)

“One child is missing Part 2 of the health inventory form. Please obtain from parent, add to child's file and send a copy to LS.”

13A.16.03.06A(2)

“OCC was not given written notification within 5 working days when two employees left employment. OCC 1203 form was received on 4-12-24 and LS completed the OCC 1203A form at inspection today. This is corrected. Center is reminded that written notification should be given within 5 working days of employees leaving employment.”