Jelly Beans Early Learning Center

13A.16.08.03C(2)

“The OCC received a report that a two year old child was left alone on the playground. The Licensing Specialist made contact with the center director and assistant director. The complaint was discussed. The Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage. There were 12 two year old children in the Twos classroom the date of the incident with two staff. Both staff were aides, but one staff was signed in as a substitute for the lead teacher. One aide left the other aide alone with 10-11 children on the playground for approximately 6 minutes. Once the whole class was back inside the classroom, the aide left the classroom again, this time leaving 12 two year old children alone with the aide/substitute for approximately 5 minutes. The director reported that this was addressed with the staff.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“The OCC received a report that a two year old child was left alone on the playground. The Licensing Specialist made contact with the center director and assistant director. The complaint was discussed. The Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage. It appeared that the two year old child was alone on the playground for approximately 3 minutes before another staff person discovered the child. There were staff outside with children on a separate playground during this time. The child was returned to her classroom. The director contacted the child's mother, addressed the issue with the staff involved, and has now implemented a new procedure for verifying children's whereabouts during transitions.”

13A.16.07.02A(2)

“The OCC received a report that a two year old child was left alone on the playground. The Licensing Specialist made contact with the center director and assistant director. The complaint was discussed. The Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage. It appeared that the two year old child was alone on the playground for approximately 3 minutes before another staff person discovered the child. There were staff outside with children on a separate playground during this time. The child was returned to her classroom. The director contacted the child's mother and addressed the issue with the staff involved. The center was advised that an incident such as this, where a child is left unattended for any period of time, should have been reported to CPS. The director reports that an incident like this has never occurred at the center and she was not aware that CPS should have been notified. Discussed regulation.”

13A.16.03.06E(2)

“The OCC received a report that a two year old child was left alone on the playground. The Licensing Specialist made contact with the center director and assistant director. The complaint was discussed. The Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage. It appeared that the two year old child was alone on the playground for approximately 3 minutes before another staff person discovered the child. The child was returned to her classroom. The director contacted the child's mother and addressed the issue with the staff involved. The center was advised that an incident such as this, where a child is left unattended, should have been reported to the OCC, as it would potentially affect the operation of the center. The director reports that an incident like this has never occurred at the center and she was not aware that OCC should have been notified. Discussed regulation.”

13A.16.03.03B(1)

“The OCC received a report that a two year old child was left alone on the playground. The Licensing Specialist made contact with the center director and assistant director. The complaint was discussed. The Licensing Specialist reviewed the video footage. It appeared that the two year old child was alone on the playground for approximately 3 minutes before another staff person discovered the child. The child was returned to her classroom. The staff reported to the director that she did not count the children or do name to face when bringing the children inside. The director contacted the child's mother, addressed the issue with the staff involved, and has now implemented a new procedure for verifying children's whereabouts during transitions.”

13A.16.12.04A(1)

“There were 3 bags of cereal in the kitchen that had been opened, but were not being stored in a sealed container. The bags had seals on them but they were not sealed. This was corrected during the inspection.”

13A.16.12.04A(1)

“There was food in the freezer and in the pantry that had been opened, but not put in a sealed container. The director threw some of these items out and sealed the others in ziplock bags.”

13A.16.10.04F

“There were two electrical outlets in the bathroom of the 3s/4s classroom that did not have caps. This outlet did not appear to be a tamper free outlet. The director placed outlet covers on these outlets immediately.”

13A.16.06.12C

“There is one aide who was due to complete and submit the 3 hour aide orientation course by the end of December 2024. Please ensure that this staff person completes and submits this training as soon as possible. There is one aide who is due to complete and submit the 3 hour aide orientation course by the end of this month. Please ensure that this is completed and submitted timely.”

13A.16.06.09C

“There is one preschool teacher qualified staff person who did not complete the 12 hours of required training in the required time frame for the 2023 - 2024 training cycle. The staff person did complete 15 hours of training a month after the required timeline to make up for training not taken. The staff person will need to complete 9 more hours of training by August 30, 2025 to remain complaint.”

13A.16.05.10C

“The Tods/Twos room did not have a phone in the classroom today. It was moved to the adjacent kitchen, in which a half wall separates the kitchen and the classroom. The lead staff in the room indicated that the children were grabbing at it during diaper changes when it was on the shelf, so it was moved to the kitchen. The staff was advised to move it back into the classroom with the posted numbers. Another staff got an extension cord and placed it on the shelf so the phone was not near the changing area and it would be easily accessible to staff in the classroom.”

13A.16.03.04G

“A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were 5 children's files missing evidence of updated immunizations (missing doses). One of the children who is missing updated immunizations has a note indicating the parent is choosing not to have the child vaccinated for Polio or MMRV. Unless this parent has a bonefide religious objection, the child must have all immunizations as required by the Maryland Department of Health, .There was one child's file that was missing evidence that the child has received any immunizations. Please obtain evidence of the missing immunizations and send copies to the LS.”

13A.16.03.04E

“A sample of children's records were reviewed. There were 2 children's records missing evidence of a lead blood test. There were 2 children's records missing evidence of a lead blood test but had a note from the doctor stating that the parent refused lead blood testing. There was 1 child's record who had the religious objection marked by the parent for not having a lead blood test, but this is not signed off on by the doctor. The director is advised to review all children's records to ensure that all children have evidence of a lead blood test at age 12 months and 24 months. Please obtain and submit copies of the lead blood testing missing from the sample files reviewed during the inspection. Please obtain documentation that the doctor has signed off on the children's religious objections to lead blood testing where applicable.”

13A.16.09.04F

“At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed crib sheets that were not tightly fitted in the infant room and the infant/toddler room. Loose bedding could increase the risk of suffocation or strangulation. The director stated she's had difficulty finding crib sheets that fit the mattress tightly, due to the sheets made by the manufacturer shrinking once they have been washed. The crib sheets cause the mattress to curl up. At the inspection, the director ordered mattress clips that would secure the sheets and help them fit tightly. Please forward photos of the mattress clips in place and the sheets tightly fitted to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible.”