Pea Ridge Daycare Center

Information and special instructions from the child's parent or licensed health care provider about any special dietary or other needs because of a medical or other reason;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

The director or designated staff member documents in the child's file, a meeting with the parent to exchange information about the center's programs and the specific needs of the child, including information about any individual characteristics and personality factors that may influence the child's behavior and well-being at the center, and any special family considerations that are relevant to child care;

“Corrective action plan outcome: Pending.”

A search shall be done of the state-based child and adult abuse and neglect registries and protective services databases in each state where the staff member or volunteer resided during the preceding five years. The same search shall be done in the state where the staff member or volunteer currently resides, and shall be repeated every five years.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

A center shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet per child of usable indoor space that is approved by the Secretary for daily program activities. A center shall make the rooms and areas of the center that are not approved for a childs use inaccessible to the children.

All clear glass doors are clearly marked at the children's eye level.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

For staff currently employed, a center shall keep on file a health assessment that is updated every two years except the tuberculosis risk assessment or tuberculosis screening discussed above.

A tuberculosis risk assessment that is repeated annually or a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method, if a screening is indicated by the tuberculosis risk assessment.

Diapering and Toileting. A center shall ensure that diapering and toilet training follow the guidelines in Appendix 78-1-D of this rule.

Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

When it has an exit that does not lead directly indoors, that it is protected by a gate equipped with a closure mechanism that is out of the reach of a small child and prevents the child from leaving the play area, but can be easily opened by an adult.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

That the surface of the play area in an equipment use zone complies with the current Consumer Product Safety Commission's publication entitled "Public Playground Safety Handbook," publication # 325, sections 2.4. et seq. and 5.3. et seq. A licensee whose outdoor space was approved prior to July 1, 2014, and who remains in compliance with the previous rule, and who does not undergo renovation or relocation of the outdoor space, has until July 1, 2018, to comply with the current requirements.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

The play area is well drained and free of debris;

Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

All qualified staff shall complete the approved training which is necessary to keep the credential current.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Within three months of employment or use staff members shall have current CPR certification appropriate to the age of the children in care and current first aid training. Except in the first year of employment or use, training in CPR and First Aid is in addition to the requirement for annual professional development.

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

Products containing potentially hazardous chemicals, including identified poisons, medications, certain cleaning supplies, and art supplies, not clearly labeled as "nontoxic," are inaccessible to the children in a locked cabinet away from food, and when possible, stored in their original containers and never in containers originally designed for food; and

Stairways to which the child has access have appropriate railings and safety gates or other barriers at the top and bottom.

Equipped with band aids, a non-mercury thermometer, gauze, tape, scissors, tweezers, disposable nonporous gloves, a first aid guide, the telephone number of a poison control center, and pencil and paper. A bottle of clean water shall be stored with or accompany the first aid kit; and

Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

Ensure that the premises, furnishings, equipment and supplies are in good repair and present no hazard to the health and safety of the children;