LeafSpring School at McAlpine

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

Corrected during the visit

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

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

Corrected during the visit

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

Corrected during the visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

Corrected during the visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

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 Apr 23, 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 Apr 8, 2026

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an immunization record on file.

The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

Corrected during the visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.

Corrected during the visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

Corrected during the visit

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

Corrected during the visit

Child was handled roughly.

The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

Corrected during the visit

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

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 Aug 22, 2024

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

The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

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

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

Corrected during the visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

Corrected during the visit

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024