Northstar Preschools - St George

R381-100-11(1)(a)-(g) Provide and maintain active supervision

“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-11(1)(g) by not ensuring each caregiver provides and maintains active supervision of each child including remaining aware of the entire group of children. During the unannounced on-site complaint investigation inspection conducted on June 12, 2026, the licensing investigator viewed video footage and observed that on multiple occasions, staff members did not remain aware of their entire group of children. This is a repeat noncompliance as noted on March 24, 2023, April 25, 2025 and November 05, 2025.”

R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) Mixed age group ratios and group size

“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-10(2)(a, b) by not maintaining at least the number of required caregivers and by exceeding the number of children in the caregiver-to-child ratio. On June 12, 2026, during an unannounced on-site complaint investigation, video footage reviewed by the licensing investigator demonstrated that the provider was out of compliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements. The provider failed to ensure the required number of caregivers were present for the number of children in attendance. This is a repeat noncompliance as noted on April 25, 2025, November 5, 2025 and March 26, 2026.”

R380-80-5(10) Services and supervision to meet each clients needs

“The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-5(10) for failing to provide supervision that is commensurate with the behaviors and needs of each client. During the inspection, evidence substantiated that an autistic client eloped from staff supervision for approximately 30 minutes unnoticed and was subsequently located by members of the community. Noncompliance was issued to ensure appropriate supervisory measures are implemented moving forward. ”

R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) Mixed age group ratios and group size (repeat citation)

“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-10(2) by not ensuring that child-to-caregiver ratios were maintained, and that they separated any single-age group that reaches their maximum group size. In Room Two A, there were 12 older toddlers and one 2 year old with two caregivers. The maximum single age group size for older toddlers is 10, with a 1:5 ratio per caregiver. This was a repeat rule noncompliance, as noted on 04/25/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site

“The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) by not having complete children’s records. In the facility, the admission and health assessment forms for two children had not been reviewed, updated, and signed annually by a parent or guardian.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) Mixed age group ratios and group size

“The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-10(2)(a)-(d) by exceeding the number of children in the caregiver-to-child ratio. At the time of the inspection In room 4, the provider was over ratio by one child. The ratio is 1:12 and there were 13 children. In room 7, the provider was over ratio by one child. The ratio is 1:14 and there were 15 children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) Provide and maintain active supervision (repeat citation)

“The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule by not providing and maintaining active supervision of each child. In room 6, the caregiver stated she had 14 children in her group. The licensor counted 13 children. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on March 24, 2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

R381-100-13(4) Choking hazards inaccessible to children under 3

“The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. In room 6, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

R381-100-13(9)(a)-(d) Toxic/hazardous chemical requirements

“The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(9)(a)-(d), by not ensuring that hazardous chemicals were inaccessible. In room 7 and 8 there were cleaning products under the sink in an accessible cupboard”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

R381-100-19(14)(a)-(c) Sand, gravel, shredded tires cushioning requirements (repeat citation)

“The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(14)(a)-(c) by not ensuring that protective cushioning met the required depth. On the Big Playground, the gravel used as cushioning measured at an average depth of 5.33 inches deep. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on September 09, 2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

R381-100-24(13)(a)-(d) Baby food, formula, breast milk brought from home requirements

“The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R381-100-24(13) by not ensuring baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home is properly labeled. In the infant's classroom there were bottles not labeled with the child's name or the date and time of preparation.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025