Joyful Sound Day Care Center

Submission of an emergency and disaster evacuation plan to the Director of the Office of Emergency Services in the county where the center is located or any other designated authority with a procedure to submit any changes to that plan by December 31 of each year;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Prior to caring for children, all current and potential staff are required to complete approved pre-service training. Prior to or during the first week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, a center shall provide orientation to the staff member that includes a review of:

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Plastic bags, latex gloves and Styrofoam objects are not accessible to the child less than four years of age, and that balloons are completely prohibited in a center that serves children less than school age.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

A center shall conduct a fire drill at least two times a month during its regular hours of operation, keeping a written record of the dates and times when fire drills are conducted.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

For each product containing potentially hazardous chemicals, a center has on file a material safety data sheet, available at the point of purchase or from the manufacturer.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Bedding, including sheets and blankets, shall be clean and in good condition;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

A center shall keep each daily roster in a designated location where it is readily available in case of emergencies and can be used to confirm attendance following an evacuation from the premises or upon returning from a field trip.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Written menus developed by a dietician or nutritionist, or proof of participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Office of Child Nutrition in the Department of Education; and

Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

Rule 8.4.d: A center shall ensure that each staff member and volunteer has a completed, signed, and dated Authorization and Release for Protective Services Record Check. The release shall be on file no later than the date of hire

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 8.7.c: All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 20.2.a: Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 20.3.i.2: Stairways to which the child has access have appropriate railings and safety gates or other barriers at the top and bottom

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 6.1.b.3: The governing body shall meet at least four (4) times in a twelve month period and preserve in writing the minutes of each meeting, including but not limited to, the meeting's date and time, members in attendance, issues considered, and decisions made

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 13.1.d: Are in good repair and free of sharp points or corners, pinch or crush points, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts that may be swallowed, identified poisons or paint that contains lead, and are regularly inspected by staff for potential hazards

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

Rule 4.2.a: For each center to be licensed or approved, an applicant shall submit a completed application as prescribed by the Secretary.

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”