Lois Johnson Learning and Childcare Center

3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

“There was a cracked plastic toy container lid in the Preschool Red area, which could cause pinch points.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/25/23-11/25/23 (31 days), more than 30 days apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“The walkway to the door exiting the facility from the infant room was obstructed by infant equipment, a large cardboard box, a storage cart and children's sleep equipment.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“Diaper Genies, which are not considered to be hands-free, were observed being used to discard soiled disposable diapers in the infant and toddler rooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023

3270.166(5) Six-months-old held

“A 4 month old infant was observed sitting in an infant seat while being bottle fed by a staff person.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

3270.66(b) Original container

“A spray bottle containing a mixture of bleach and water was observed being stored on top of a box of graham crackers in the downstairs classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“A Swiffer Wetjet mop containing cleaning fluid labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed hanging in the toddler area of the upstairs child care space, accessible to children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Low-growing prickly weeds were observed along the inside of the fence surrounding the preschool outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Protective outlet covers were not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the downstairs child care space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current version and did not include all needed information as required by the CPSL.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“In the Downstairs Classroom a bleach water spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer were observed on a half wall. Also in the Downstairs classroom a container of sanitizing wipes was observed in an unlocked Sterlite drawer. The toxics were all accessible to children receiving care in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Two bins and two lids were observed to be cracked in the Downstairs classroom causing a potential pinch and crush point. Torn rest mats, with exposed foam, were also observed in the Downstairs Classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“The rest equipment in the Downstairs Classroom was not labeled for use of a specific child. In the Infant Classroom two cribs for children receiving care in the space were observed to be unlabeled.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“The file for Staff Person #2, a rehire, lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. The prior assessment was completed 1 year, 11 months, 1 week and 4 days prior to starting. The updated health report was completed 20 days after their rehire.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.114 Outdoor Activity

“Staff providing care in the Infant Classroom indicated that they do not take the children receiving care in the Infant Room out doors daily.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.111(b) Posted in group space

“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Infant Classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations as required by Federal Regulations.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The written emergency transportation plan posted in the classrooms lacked staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

20.71(a)(6) Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

20.71(a)(6) Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating facility

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

“Based on facility person statements, the following incident occurred on 5/23/23 at 3:20 p.m. Facility person #1 was supervising a group of 3 infants in the infant room when Facility person #1 took the water from a crockpot that was set on high and being used to heat bottles and poured it into a plastic container to sterilize pacifiers. Facility person #1 then placed the container on top of a 27-inch shelving unit and this made the container accessible to a 10-month-old infant who then pulled the container onto themselves resulting in 1st degree burns being sustained from their shoulder blade to their belly and 2nd degree burns being sustained to their right shoulder and a spot directly above their belly button. According to facility person #1, their back was turned away from the infant at the time of the incident, and they did not see how it happened.”

3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“The mats used for rest time in the downstairs and upstairs main rooms, and the cribs in the Infant Room, were observed to lack labels for whom they were intended.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Peeling paint was observed on the bricks on the back of the building, accessible to children on the playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

“The windows in the main upstairs room, which is above the ground floor, were observed to open more than 6 inches.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022

3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

“Upon assessment of supervision and ratio on the main playground at 10:35 AM, 28 children were observed. The measured capacity for the main playground is 24 children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 - approved pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff #2 - current health and safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

3270.133(3) Name on bottle

“Unlabeled Tylenol and cough syrup was observed in the downstairs room, unlabeled Tylenol was observed in the Infant Room and the main upstairs room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Rest cots in the downstairs main room were observed to be ripped.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022