Children's Garden Elc, Inc.

Reviewed eight children files, one child file to have expired health statement. "This is a direct violation of stipulation (Q). Stipulation (Q) states, Licensee will create and maintain a robust policy and procedure to ensure child files and staff files are complete, up-to-date and compliant. Child files and staff files must be available for review at all times."

In office area, adult scissors to be accessible to children. "This is a direct violation of stipulation (M). Stipulation (M) states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age" Cited on 3/24/26.

In Mixed age classroom, on teacher desk a pair of adult scissors to be accessible to children. "This is a direct violation of stipulation (M). Stipulation (M) states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age"

Reviewed sixteen staff files, two staff files to have expired department-approved child abuse prevention training. This is a direct violation of stipulation (K). Stipulation (K) states, "Staff members must complete any training required for their assigned position prior to being placed in the classroom and/or per timelines as prescribed in rule. This may include, but may not be limited to: training and orientation in facility policies and procedures, standard precautions, CPR and first aid, safe sleep, shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention and medication administration. Verification of completed training must be available for review at all times"

In Mixed age classroom, drawer under sink to be unlocked with elmers glue and paperclips to be accessible to children under three years of age. "This is a direct violation of stipulation (M). Stipulation (M) states, "Hazardous items, including items labeled “keep out of reach of children,” must be inaccessible to children at all times, both indoors and outside. Choking hazards must be inaccessible to children under three (3) years of age"

✓ Corrected at visit

In Pre 2 the name to face form is missing a child's name on the list. This is a violation of stipulation F on the probationary license. The probationary stipulation F states, "Licensee will use a name-to-face attendance verification tool (paper or electronic form) and complete attendance verification for all transitions and at frequent intervals throughout the day. Licensee shall provide training for all staff on how to use the attendance verification tool and must maintain verification of the training in each employee’s staff file."

In hallway by Preschool 3 a tape dispenser with sharp edge accessible to children.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

✓ Corrected at visit

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards. Previously cited on 4/16/2025.

In preschool playground the resilient surface is a mixture of shredded rubber tire and wood mulch. The mixed surface does not meet federal safety standards.

Tod A, Tod B, Pre 1, Pre 2, Pre 3 to be missing sand, water or equivalent dry material or water play both indoors and outdoors.

In hallway area, on top of a table a marker with a chokable lid was accessible to children under three (3) years of age.

In Tod B mama bear wipes labeled "keep out of reach" to be accessible to children.

Reviewed seven staff files. Veronica V. Helena B. Xenia D. Lauren D. Jayda G. Roxanne M. and Lucille S. to be missing delegation documentation.

At time of inspection health consultant file to be missing department approved child care consultant introductory training course.

In girls restroom parent choice wipes are accessible to children.

Toddler and Preschool playgrounds have leaves, pea gravel and mulch on sidewalks and play areas which can cause possible injury or accidents.

One child file reviewed. One child between the age of 2 and 7 to have expired documentation of helath history.

In the Preschool Bathroom, one package of Signature care wipes labeled by the manufacturer as keep out of reach of children.

✓ Corrected at visit

One staff file reviewed. One staff member to have expired documentation of completed Standard Precautions training course.

✓ Corrected at visit

The gate to the kitchen to be open, making it accessible to children.

✓ Corrected at visit