Loving Arms Child Care Center

13A.16.09.02C

“During the inspection, it was observed that one of the infant activity plans had no date on it that would indicate when the parent completed the form. Another infant activity plan has not been updated within the required three months. It was last dated 10/29/2025. Please have the parents review their respective child's activity plan and date it. Send the updated plans to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.12C

“During a review of staff files, it was found that another Aide has not completed a three hour aide orientation course that was due within 6 months of hire. She should have completed this course by September of 2025, but still has not done so. Please have her take a 3 hour aide orientation course as soon as possible and send the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.12B(3)

“Three Aides have not completed MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update course that was due to be completed by 12/31/2025, unless they were hired between October and December of 2025. One of these Aides was, in fact, hired in 12/2025 so she had until 03/31/2026 to complete, but still hasn't done so. There is also no evidence in the employee's file that one of these same Aides has completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update. Please have each Aide complete the required MSDE BHS Update and submit the completed training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.12B(1)

“During a review of staff records, it was found that three Aides have not completed their 6 hours of yearly training. One has only completed 2 hours and another has only completed three hours of training out of the required 6 hours. The other Aide did not complete her required 6 hours of training within her training year, but has now completed all 6 hours albeit late. Please have the remaining two Aides complete their required training as soon as possible and forward those training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.12A(3)

“During a review of staff files, it was found that an Aide should have completed a basic health and safety course within 90 days of hire. She should have completed this course by March of 2026, but still has not done so. Please have her take a basic health and safety course as soon as possible and send the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.05C(3)

“During the inspection, the Director could not locate her completed training certificate for the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update from MSDE nor could she provide the training certificates for three of her staff. Please locate these training certificates and send them to OCC or re-take the course and send the training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.05C(1)

“The Director only completed 3.5 training hours out of the required 12 hours of training for her 06/2024 to 06/2025 training year. Please complete the remaining 8.5 hours that are required for the 2024-2025 training year as soon as possible and submit the completed training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.04A(4)

“During a review of staff files, it was found that a substitute has not had a medical completed since 10/24/2019. Any staff member must have a medical completed at least every 5 years. Please have her get a medical completed and signed by a medical professional on the current OCC medical form as soon as possible and submit the completed form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.06.04A(1)

“During a review of staff files, no medical was found for a teacher who was hired in March of 2025. Please find her original medical from when she started at the Center, a medical performed within 24 months from a previous Center or have her get a current medical completed on the OCC form. Please forward the medical to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.05.08I

“During the inspection, no soap was available in the 3-5 year old classroom. There is an automatic soap dispenser, but it is reported to need a new battery. The paper towel dispenser was also not in proper working order and reportedly needs a new battery. However, staff had a roll of paper towels that they were giving the children as they washed their hands. Please ensure that there is soap and paper towels readily available to the children. Send proof to OCC of having soap and paper towels in the bathroom for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.05.01A(3)

“While in the three to five year old classroom, especially in the bathroom, there were an excessive amount of flying insects. One of teachers report that they are not fruit flies as they have tried to trap and kill them with vinegar, but to no avail. Please have an exterminator come out to assess the needs of the Center's infestation and remedy the insects. Please provide proof of having done so as well as proof of elimination of the infestation.”

13A.16.03.06A(2)

“When reviewing the associated parties list, it was discovered that four employees were still on the list, but are no longer associated with the Center. While on-site, the Center Director provided a 1203 to delete them. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.”

13A.16.03.05B

“During the inspection, all of the classrooms were observed to have inaccurate staffing patterns posted. Please update the staffing patterns, as appropriate and post them in the corresponding classrooms, Provide a copy of the updated and accurate staffing patterns to OCC. For the correction of this non-compliance, please write a letter of correction stating how the Center will become in compliance with this regulation in the future.”

13A.16.02.03C(2)

“During a review of staff files, it was found that one staff member's notarized release of information was missing from her file. Another staff member has not had a notarized release since 03/2023 and another staff member has not had one since 05/2023. These must be completed every two years. Please provide a current notarized release of information to OCC for each of these staff members for the correction of this non-compliance.”