Nurturing Minds Early Learning Center

13A.16.03.07A

“Reporter sent picture evidence of children in the upstairs portion of the building. It was reported that they go upstairs to play when it is 'too bad' to go outside. The Reporter also stated that the infants and toddlers go upstairs with staff "frequently:. This space is not approved child care space. When asked, the Director said that she has no knowledge of this and they must do it when she is not there. When the Infant/Toddler teacher was asked, she denied that her group of children go upstairs. Despite denial of knowledge of preschool children going upstairs, seemingly playing, there is picture evidence demonstrating that they are in unapproved space. Therefore, this is a non-compliance. Please write a letter of correction stating how the Center will become in compliance with this regulation in the future.”

13A.16.06.12C

“One of the Aides employed at the Center should have completed a three hour Aide Orientation course no later than 10/25/2025. She completed the required training course, albeit late, on 12/02/2025. Therefore, this non-compliance has already been corrected.”

13A.16.06.05C(1)

“The Director only completed 9.5 hours out of the required 12 hours of continued training for her training period 08/2024 - 08/2025. Please complete the missing 2.5 hours of continued training as soon as possible and provide the training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.05.11A

“The carpets in at least two of the child care rooms are very dirty and stained, especially in the infant/toddler room where they are crawling around on the carpets. Please replace the dirty carpets or steam clean the ones that you have. Send pictures of the cleaned carpets or of the new carpets for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.05.06

“During the inspection, the floor temperature was measured to be 62 degrees F. The floor temperature may not be lower than 65 degrees F. Please alleviate this issue and provide proof of having done so to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.05B

“Posted staffing patterns in at least two of the rooms are inaccurate. Please post accurate staffing patterns and send the corrected staffing patterns to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.04G

“During a review of children's records, it was found that two children do not have a record of any immunizations in their file and there is no evidence of a bona fide religious exemption. Nine children do not have the appropriate number of immunizations for their age. Please notify the parents of the missing immunizations. Obtain the correct number of age-appropriate immunizations for the children, send a copy to OCC and place the updated immunization record in each child's file for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.04E

“During a review of children's records, it was found that seven children do not have any blood lead test results in their file. One child was found to be missing the second blood lead test that is required at 24 months of age. Please notify the parents in writing of the need for their child's blood lead test and provide that written notification to OCC for the correction of those non-compliances as it may take some time to schedule the blood lead test. Another child has documentation that the second blood lead test had been ordered, but no test results were found in the file. Please obtain the results of the child's second blood lead test, send a copy of those results to OCC and place the results in the child's file at the Center for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.04D(3)

“During a review of children's records, it was found that four children are missing their Health Inventory Part II that is to be completed and signed by the child's physician. Please inform the parents of the missing document so they can have their child's physician complete and sign the form and then place it in the child's file at the Center. Send a copy of the completed and signed form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

“During a review of children's records, it was found that one child is missing Health Inventory Part I that is to be completed and signed by the parent. Please inform the respective parent of this missing document so they can complete and sign the form and then place it in the child's file at the Center. Send a copy of the completed and signed form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.04C

“During a review of children's records, it was found that three children's emergency forms are missing information. Two emergency forms are missing the child's address and one emergency form does not have any emergency contacts listed. Please notify the respective parents of the missing information so that they may add it to their child's form. Please have the parent initial and date the form to indicate the update. Send a copy of the updated emergency forms with the added information to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.10.04A

“During the inspection, it was observed that the Director attempted to secure the cabinet under the sink in the infant room, but the mechanism is not sufficient to ensure the children's protection from the harmful items stored there. The Director installed a hook and eye clasp that connects the two doors, but it easily comes unhooked. Therefore, the children are exposed to various harmful cleaning products located under the sink. Please install a different locking mechanism for those doors and send a picture to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance,”

13A.16.09.02C

“During the inspection, the LS noticed that the activity plan for one of the children in the infant room has not been updated since 04/01/2025. It must be updated every three months. Please inform the parent so that the parent may review the form for accuracy and initial and date the form. Please send a copy of this updated form to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”

13A.16.03.05B

“The staffing pattern posted for the Infant/Toddler room is incorrect. It has the Infant/Toddler teacher and the Aide both gone on break at the same time with the Director, who is also infant toddler teacher qualified, alone with 6 children. The ratio should be 1 staff to 3 infants. Please ensure proper coverage and correctly reflect the coverage on the staffing pattern. Post the correct staffing pattern and send a copy of it to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.”