St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Center

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

“Conditions that were placed on a caregivers background check was not being followed. This was corrected when the caregiver was placed in a different room with another caregiver without conditions. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“A bathroom that is counted in the operations capacity was being used as storage. I spoke to the director about keeping the restroom usable for the children as it is part of their capacity. The restroom was cleared out. A toddler playground was not being used due to maintanence that was needed on the playground. There was fencing around the AC that was cracked and the toys were knocked over, and the cover for the sanbox was in the sanbox bunched up which could cause a tripping hazard.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“I observed bottles in a refrigerator that were not labled with the infants first name and last initial. The bottles were labled during the inspection”

Corrected during the visit

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“A fire drill was not completed in January 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection and that children and staff were able to exit in 2 minutes and 41 seconds.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

“One medication was not labeled with the child's name and date brought to the operation. *This was corrected at inspection when the medication was properly labeled.”

Corrected during the visit

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

“During the investigation it was found that the caregivers were not following minimum standards. It is the directors responsibility to ensure caregivers are trained on minimum standards and check for understanding.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“During the investigation inspection 2 of the diaper changing pads had dirt and debris under them. This was corrected at inspection when the changing pads were cleaned under.”

Corrected during the visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“It was found during the investigation that a caregiver did not use good judgment when leaving children outside without a caregiver to take children to the restroom.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

“During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was leaving children unattended outside while going inside to help children go to the bathroom. It was also found that a child was wondering around the kitchen area without their caregiver. Another caregiver was present in the kitchen but did not acknowledge the child who did not have a caregiver. The child then went down the hall. It was a full minute before the caregiver came into the kitchen area with the class and noticed the child.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021